Tamborine Mountain has a subtropical highland climate with about 1,550 mm of annual rainfall, mainly between December and March. Summer maximum temperatures average around 25 °C and winter maxima around 17 °C, making it 5‑7 °C cooler than the surrounding lowlands.

Are there reticulated water or sewerage services on the plateau?

No, the plateau does not have a reticulated water supply or sewerage system. Residents rely on rainwater tanks, bores and septic systems for their water and wastewater needs.

What wildlife can be seen in the Important Bird Area around Tamborine Mountain?

The IBA supports birds such as Albert's lyrebirds, pale‑yellow robins, green catbirds, regent bowerbirds, Australian logrunners, glossy black cockatoos, sooty owls, marbled frogmouths and noisy pittas. Other wildlife includes platypuses, short‑beaked echidnas and Richmond birdwings.

How far is the property from the Tamborine Mountain Botanic Gardens?

The Botanic Gardens are about 1‑2 km from 15 Palm Grove Avenue, a short walk or a few minutes’ drive away.

What are some popular tourist attractions near 15 Palm Grove Avenue?

Nearby attractions include Rotary Lookout (≈2 km), the Gallery Walk on Long Road, the Zamia Theatre, the Tamborine Showground Markets (held second Sunday of each month), the Glow‑Worm Caves (≈2 km) and the Palm Grove walking track with waterfalls and wildlife.

How can residents access the mountain if a road is closed due to flooding?

A network of roads enters the plateau from four surrounding low‑land points, providing alternative routes. This redundancy ensures continuity of access even when one road is unavailable because of flooding or maintenance.