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Hearts of the Mountain

Joe Stimson thrilled to be combining business with family

A love letter to his partner becomes a business hit

Hearts of the Mountain

Family and a successful business are two of the most important things to Joe Stimson and after some soul searching, he’s managed to successfully combine both. As a high school student, he devoured books on […]

Brian Ferrabee

Adrenaline racing through his veins

Hearts of the Mountain

Brian Ferrabee is an adrenaline junkie and self-confessed racing car addict. He was just eight years old when he experienced the thrill of his first grand prix in 1955 in Ardmore, New Zealand. “I was […]

From coffins to concerts: Johnno’s crazy life

Hearts of the Mountain

No-one could call Johhno Austin’s life boring and despite claiming he’s moved to Tamborine Mountain for a quiet life he doesn’t seem to be slowing down. After getting expelled at 14 from Melbourne’s prestigious Hailebury […]

Elizabeth Dowler

From overland escapes to racetrack thrills

Hearts of the Mountain

Perhaps Elizabeth Dowler should have been a travel agent or guide.  The walls of her house are proudly adorned with photo books she has produced from her world travels. Adventure seems to be her middle […]

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Business

Winter warmers on the menu at Club Tamborine

As the temperatures drop across Tamborine Mountain, there’s no better time to settle in with a hearty meal, a cold drink and the welcoming atmosphere that has made Club Tamborine a favourite gathering place for […]

The team at Bamboo Down Under is preparing to welcome visitors to the Spring Festival on August 29 and 30
Business

New owner, same vision for Bamboo Down Under 

From growing one of Europe’s largest collections of hibiscus in Italy to taking the reins of one of South East Queensland’s most unique attractions, Bamboo Down Under owner Francesco Giufre is bringing decades of horticultural experience […]