Viking Framer sits at the heart of one of South East Queensland’s most loved mountain escapes. Whether you’re driving up for the day or staying the weekend, there is plenty on the mountain to make it worth the trip.
The mountain is best experienced slowly. Staying overnight turns a day trip into something worth remembering — and gives you time to visit the studio without rushing.
A premium nature-based retreat on the mountain offering accommodation, dining and wellness through SOL Elements Bathhouse. The kind of place you check in to and don’t want to leave. Stay here and Viking Framer is a short drive away — a natural addition to any mountain itinerary.
Visit Tamborine Mountain GladesBoutique accommodation on Tamborine Mountain, offering guests a quiet, considered escape in the heart of the mountain’s most beautiful surrounds. Perfect for couples looking for a weekend away that feels genuinely different from the city.
Visit The TamborineThe mountain has a quietly excellent food scene. These are the places worth building your day around.
A genuine French bistro on the mountain — one of those rare finds that earns its reputation every sitting. Lunch here before or after visiting Viking Framer makes for a quietly perfect mountain afternoon.
Visit FranquetteStart the morning right before heading to the studio. The mountain has a handful of cafes worth knowing — update this with your preferred local recommendation for the best coffee on Tamborine Mountain.
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Get in touchThere is more on Tamborine Mountain than most people realise. These are the places and experiences worth making time for on your visit.
The main strip of Tamborine Mountain — boutiques, galleries, food and local makers all within easy walking distance. Viking Framer is a natural part of any Gallery Walk visit.
One of the best views in South East Queensland. On a clear day the Gold Coast skyline stretches to the horizon. A five-minute stop that makes the drive up worth it on its own.
Two of the mountain’s most loved natural landmarks. Easy walking tracks through rainforest to waterfall lookouts — the kind of experience the mountain has been known for since people first started making the trip up.
Ziplines, treetop challenges, crystal mining and more. If you are bringing the family up for the day, Thunderbird Park is a natural anchor for the visit — with Viking Framer a quiet counterpoint for the adults.
Viking Framer is open Monday to Friday at 5 Fern Street, Tamborine Mountain. Custom framing, original artwork and studio events — a genuine working studio in the heart of the Gold Coast hinterland.
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