TreeTop Challenge - Tamborine - Adrenaline Pass

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A full day on Tamborine Mountain doing both of TreeTop Challenge's big activities: the Canyon Flyer, eight guided ziplines across and through Cedar Creek Canyon at up to 70km/h, and the high ropes Adventure Park, eight self-paced circuits that climb to 30 metres above the rainforest floor.

Days

Full day, about 7 hours

Age

8 years and over

Group size

Up to 9 on the Canyon Flyer; ropes course at your own pace

Start / finish

Thunderbird Park, North Tamborine / Thunderbird Park
Thunderbird Park, about 5pm

Return

Thunderbird Park, about 5pm

Transport

Make your own way to Thunderbird Park; van to the zipline launch

Meals

No meals are listed as included

Route

Map of TreeTop Challenge - Tamborine - Adrenaline Pass

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Included experiences

Canyon Flyer — 8 guided ziplines across Cedar Creek Canyon, up to 70km/h
Cedar Creek Canyon — more than 70 metres above the gorge
Adventure Park — 8 high ropes circuits from green to black
Black Circuit — one of the hardest high ropes courses in Australia
Tamborine National Park edge — rainforest canopy views

TreeTop Challenge - Tamborine - Adrenaline Pass

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EARLY MORNING: CHECK IN AT THUNDERBIRD PARK

The day starts at the TreeTop Challenge building in Thunderbird Park on Tamborine Mountain, about 550 metres up in the Gold Coast Hinterland. Thunderbird Park is named after thunder eggs, round stones formed in the mountain's old volcanic rock. Arrive 15 to 30 minutes before your morning session, around 9 to 9:30am, to check in, sign the waiver and lock away your bag. One activity fills the morning and the other the afternoon; your session times are set when you book.

THE CANYON FLYER

For the zipline half, the crew fit your harness and helmet and run a safety talk on body position and braking, then a van takes you to the launch zone. Two guides do all the clipping, so there's no climbing at all, and groups are no bigger than nine. Eight ziplines, 1.4 kilometres of cable in all, cross and run down Cedar Creek Canyon, more than 70 metres above the gorge at the highest and up to 70 km/h at the fastest, with suspension bridges between some platforms. Below runs Cedar Creek, on its way to the falls in Tamborine National Park.

MIDDAY: A BREAK

Between sessions you have time to rest, drink plenty of water and eat. Thunderbird Park has The Terrace Café, the Rainforest Restaurant and a bar; picnics aren't allowed in the grounds. If you stop for a long lunch you hand back your gear and are fitted again for the second session. The mountain's national park dates from 1908, when Witches Falls became the first national park in Queensland.

THE ADVENTURE PARK

The other half is the high ropes park, at your own pace after a 30-minute briefing and harness fitting. Eight colour-coded circuits, from green through purple and red to blue and black, hold more than 120 obstacles: bridges, swinging logs, nets and platforms up to 30 metres above the rainforest floor. Thirteen ziplines link them, the longest about 120 metres. A continuous belay keeps you clipped on. You finish a beginner and an intermediate circuit before moving up, and the Black Circuit at the end is one of the toughest in the country.

LATE AFTERNOON: FINISH

Your day wraps up at around 5pm, back at the TreeTop Challenge building, with two of the mountain's biggest thrills behind you.

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Good to know

Meeting point: TreeTop Challenge building, Thunderbird Park, 639 Tamborine Mountain Road, North Tamborine. Arrive 15 to 30 minutes before your session.
Departure time: The pass is a morning start, about 9am to 9:30am, and runs to about 5pm.
Minimum age: 8 years. Children under 12 need an adult climbing with them (one adult to two children is recommended), and under 18s need a parent or guardian to sign the waiver.
Fitness: Moderate. The ropes course needs basic strength for climbing and balancing; the Canyon Flyer needs none. Canyon Flyer riders must weigh between 40kg and 120kg, and the harness fits up to 120cm around the waist.
Please note: For the ropes course you must reach 165cm with your fingertips, both arms up and feet flat; 185cm to try the blue and black circuits. Not suitable during pregnancy, or with heart conditions, recent surgery, chronic dislocations or back problems; tell staff if you have asthma, anaphylaxis or diabetes. Runs in rain, but stops for lightning or high winds. No drones; remove jewellery.

What to bring

Closed-in shoes, sneakers ideally (no crocs or slides)
Shorts or leggings that sit comfortably under a harness
Long hair ties
A phone or small camera only if it fits a zipped pocket

What is included

Canyon Flyer guided zipline tour, about 3 hours, with two guides
TreeTop Challenge Adventure Park session, about 3 hours
Harness, helmet, gloves and all safety equipment
Safety briefing and training before each activity
Van transfer to the Canyon Flyer launch point

Not included

Food and drinks (cafés on site; no picnics at Thunderbird Park)
Action photos (taken when possible and sold online afterwards)

FAQ

Preparing for the trip

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Do I need to take any medical supplies?

It is not necessary to bring any medical supplies other than any personal items you may require. Each tour carries a first aid box, and the tour guides are all certified in First Aid.

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How fit do I need to be?

These tours are designed to be fun, informative and active, and can be enjoyed by anyone with a moderate degree of fitness and agility. Travellers should be comfortable with hiking or walking up to 5km each day.

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Cost and Fees

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Travellers are advised to bring some cash, as ATMs and banks can be few and far between in the remote parts of the trip. It is handy to have some extra cash, as the tour does stop by local shops and cafes.

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Whilst on tour

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(5/5)

We did the combo of the TreeTop Challenge and the Canyon Flyer and loved it. The ropes course was exciting and challenging, but the Canyon Flyer was the highlight, with Molly and Lily keeping our family laughing with little challenges along the way. We felt completely safe but it never felt rushed or too serious.

Sofia Pavlova Verified· Travelled 27th September 2026

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