Chic & Cheerful ... Close to Main Attractions ... Ideal for 5 to 8 family, friends & wedding groups - or 9 with infant. Savings for smaller groups, ie 6 to 7 guests - and longer stays.
SPACIOUS, COMFORTABLE, RELAXING
CLOUD 9 has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and undercover parking for 3 cars. This contemporary Queenslander comfortably sleeps up to 8 guests with 5 beds - 3 queens, 2 king singles, plus 1 couch/sleeper (200 x 70)- including:
1. The primary bedroom upstairs with queen bed, dressing room + ensuite with double bath 2. Bedroom 2 upstairs with queen bed, also linking to the eastern verandah 3. Bedroom 3 downstairs with 2 king single beds + wall-mounted TV 4. Adjoining bedroom 4 downstairs linking to the garden, with queen bed and shared bathroom, plus 5. A Euro-single couch/sleeper (200 x 70) in the upstairs TV room for an individual guest (please request), and 6. A quality BabyBjorn travel cot + BabyBjorn high chair
Check the Upstairs and Downstairs Floor Plans in the photo gallery for more detail on the sleeping arrangements.
CLOUD 9's SPECIAL FEATURES
· 10+ years of Five Star Reviews · No Cleaning Fees · True Escarpment Frontage · Loved by All the Mountain Birds and Butterflies · Close to Main Attractions · Panoramic & Uninterrupted Views Day & Night · 450m Above Sea Level · Wake to an Ocean Sunrise · Watch the Full Moon Rise Over the Pacific Ocean · Own Summer Afternoon Thermal · Follow the Eagles Soaring over Eagle Heights · Telescope for Nature Watching & Stargazing · 80sqm All-Weather Viewing & Entertainment Deck · Includes 25m Promenade Deck · Undercover BBQ · Quality WiFi · 165cm Smart TV + extra Smart TV in Bedroom 3 Downstairs · Aircon - Upstairs · Gas Log Fire & Bedroom Heaters · Fully Insect Screened · Double Filtered Rainwater · 3 Full Bathrooms · Bath for 2 · Bridal Staircase · Well-Equipped Kitchen · Walk In Pantry with Key Supplies & 2nd Fridge · Original Art · CDs, Books & Games · Outdoor Chiminea/Firepit · Labyrinth, Moongate & Imaginarium · Storybook Gardens - Ideal for Memorable Photos
OUR FOCUS
CLOUD 9 is owner-managed and guest-focused. To help maintain our reputation for top-quality holiday accommodation, country hospitality and reliability: ... we encourage guest feedback, ratings and reviews - see below ... we use a standard lens to photograph our views ... we provide accurate floor plans, map location and distances ... we keep our prices the same for holidays ... we are a member of Tamborine Mountain Chamber of Commerce and Industry ... we are not listed for sale ... we recommend the secure Vrbo/Stayz system for bookings, emails and payments, and ... we will never ask you to send money to a non-Australian bank account. You can rest easy at CLOUD 9.
NESTLED ON NATURE'S EDGE
You will be 'floating on air' at CLOUD 9 - perched between the peak of Eagle Heights and the scarp of Tamborine Mountain. CLOUD 9 is ideally located on the north-east edge of the mountain escarpment in a quiet, end-of-court position, bordering a 300 hectare environmental preserve. It's an energetic walk to the popular Botanic Gardens or a 3-minute drive to the lively shops, restaurants and wineries of Gallery Walk. You should visit the nearby Heritage Centre and stroll through the ancient rainforest of Curtis Falls and MacDonald National Park. Or adventure further with the kids to the Glow Worm Caves, Skywalk, Thunderbird Park and the Cedar Creek rock pools.
GATEWAY TO THE TRI-FOREST
Tamborine Mountain is an island in the sky, surrounded by protected eucalypt, cloud and rain forests. The Mountain is home to around 7000 people and a sanctuary for the native flora and fauna. Birdwatchers and photographers will appreciate the variety of some rare species. Inquisitive butcherbirds, kookaburras and fairy wrens regularly visit the CLOUD 9 gardens. Then cockatoos and king parrots, bowerbirds and wedgetails may fly overhead. Shy whipbirds can be heard from afar and the boobook owls and tawny frogmouth come out after dark. Meanwhile, elusive platypuses swim in the mountain creeks, sleepy koalas live among the gum trees and by night the glow worms glow in the forest caves.
BIG SKIES, STARRY NIGHTS and VIEWS FOREVER
You can use the CLOUD 9 telescope to explore the ocean horizon from Jumpinpin to Main Beach or survey the hinterland valleys of Wongawallan to the wetlands of Coombabah. There are vivid panoramas day and night. Wake to the colours of the rising sun and see rainbows paint the local hillsides. Or watch the full moon rise over the Pacific Ocean and stargaze onto a sparkling night sky. If lucky, you could catch nature's fireworks with a lightning storm at sea, or even that rare phenomenon - the 'Buddha's Halo'. The 4 bedrooms and living rooms all enjoy the uninterrupted ocean, coast and hinterland views with walls of glass upstairs opening to the verandahs. Plus a generous 80sqm of decks to bring those outdoors in.
HEART OF THE MOUNTAIN
The 3 suburbs on Tamborine Mountain are Eagle Heights to the north, North Tamborine in the middle and Mount Tamborine away to the south. Eagle Heights is the activity centre of the mountain, hosting the major attractions of Gallery Walk, the Botanic Gardens, the Heritage Museum, Curtis Falls, MacDonald National Park and Palm Grove National Park. And CLOUD 9 directly overlooks the Eagle Heights escarpment with expansive views out to the ocean horizon. It's a minute's drive from CLOUD 9 to the Botanic Gardens; 3 minutes to the restaurants, cafes and shops of Gallery Walk on Long Rd; 5 - 15 minutes to the rainforest, waterfalls and nature trails of the 9 National Parks; half an hour to the theme park wonderlands; 35 minutes to the Gold Coast beaches; 55 minutes to the Gold Coast airport; and an hour to downtown Brisbane.
TAKE A DEEP BREATH
A mountain getaway is a breath of fresh air for body and spirit. And over the years, the embracing beauty of Tamborine Mountain has attracted a community of artists, artisans, authors, academics and adventurers. The poet Judith Wright was a long-term resident and Charles Blackman the painter, a regular visitor. Now you can stay at artful CLOUD 9 and plan your own adventures. First, check out Visit Tamborine Mountain for the many exciting attractions and activities on the mountain. Next, consider a scenic lunch, a rainforest walk, a winery tour or even a balloon ride. Then ... the rest is up to you.
PAUSE, PLAY, UNWIND
CLOUD 9 is wired for the electronic comforts and furnished throughout with quality appointments. Use the quality WiFi, catch a Netflix movie on the 165cm smart TV, listen to Spotify, your own list - or one of our CDs - on the sound system in the lounge room, or watch TV or Netflix downstairs on the other smart TV. You can research the local area, play a board game with the kids and plan your next outing around the big family dining table. Or chat with friends on the plush leather couches while the cooks prepare dinner in the well-equipped kitchen. Then again, you could open the welcome bottle of wine and luxuriate in the bath for 2. Or grab a slice of the complimentary mountain fudge, check out the mini-library and relax out on the Balinese day bed. And finally you should all get a good night's sleep with CLOUD 9's white linen and her premium pillows, doonas and pillow-top mattresses.
A FUN HOLIDAY VIBE
There is all-year dining for 8 out on the grand viewing deck with a quality, undercover BBQ - great for entertaining with family and friends. Look over the sub-tropical eucalypt forest that spills down the mountainside, identify the rare birds and butterflies, and use the scope to spot more reclusive wildlife. Then explore the charming CLOUD 9 garden, with its majestic tallowwood ... pathways and hedge rows ... roses and rainforest ... fruit trees and a herb patch. We dare you to walk the CLOUD 9 Labyrinth, step through the Moongate, sit on the Red Queen's throne and find the key to the Imaginarium. And for our wedding guests, there are several garden 'rooms' to reveal and many colourful props to discover for those special pre-wedding photos.
ECO-FRIENDLY
CLOUD 9 borders the ecologically sensitive headwaters of Tamborine Creek and minimises its environmental footprint with: low impact building materials; natural, dry-stone retaining walls; terraced gardens; organic flower beds, herbs and fruit trees; sensitive cleaning goods; solar and green power; gas hot water, cooking and heating; 2 filtered rainwater tanks; plus onsite waste management. And as a contemporary Queenslander, CLOUD 9 also reduces its carbon footprint with an effective range of passive heating and cooling techniques.
FOR ALL SEASONS
CLOUD 9 is enchanting in all seasons as there are no extremes in temperature on the mountain. Delight in the spring mists as they billow through the valleys below, or welcome the mountain cool in summer with breezes from a faraway ocean. Go leaf peeping for those autumn colours or enjoy the crystal clear weeks of winter as you cozy up around the gas log fire. This happy holiday house is picture perfect for your stylish wedding group accommodation, ultra-comfortable getaway with friends, fun family holiday or rewarding workplace retreat.
KEY REMINDERS
CLOUD 9 employs a part-time professional gardener, cleaner and launderer, and provides regular income for several other local service providers. To help maintain CLOUD 9 as a valued member of the Tamborine Mountain community, there are 4 reminders: 1. RESPECT the NEIGHBOURS; 2. NO FUNCTIONS or PARTIES; 3. QUIET TIME by 10pm; and sorry, 4. NO PETS.
Cloud 9 is a sanctuary for families and wedding groups seeking 'Country Zen'. Please note, that as we are located in a special Eagle Heights residential escarpment, our 80sqm deck 'goes to sleep' at 10.00pm to respect our local wildlife and our mountain neighbours.
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Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
Tamborine Mountain
Located in Eagle Heights, a neighbourhood in Tamborine Mountain, this holiday home is in the mountains. Some of the area's popular attractions include Warner Bros. Movie World and Dreamworld. Travelling with kids? Consider Tamborine Mountain Botanical Gardens and Australian Outback Spectacular. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby swimming, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours, hiking and cycling.
Tamborine National Park MacDonald Section - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Tamborine National Park Pirralilla Section - 3 min drive - 1.6 km
Tamborine National Park Joalah Section - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
Gallery Walk - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
Getting around
Helensvale Station - 28 min drive
Gold Coast, QLD (OOL-Coolangatta) - 57 min drive
Restaurants
The Fox & Hounds Country Inn - 8 min drive
The Monkey Tree - 3 min drive
The Cedar Creek Estate Vineyard & Winery - 6 min drive
The Mountain Brew Coffee - 6 min drive
Fortitude Brewing Co - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is CLOUD 9 Cliff Top. Ocean Sunrise Views, Grand Promenade Deck & Mountain Wildlife pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Cloud 9 Cliff Top. Pacific Sunrise, 80sqm Wrap Around Deck & Mountain Wildlife?
As of 4 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cloud 9 Cliff Top. Pacific Sunrise, 80sqm Wrap Around Deck & Mountain Wildlife on 23 April 2026 start from NZ$650, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at CLOUD 9 Cliff Top. Ocean Sunrise Views, Grand Promenade Deck & Mountain Wildlife?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at CLOUD 9 Cliff Top. Ocean Sunrise Views, Grand Promenade Deck & Mountain Wildlife?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.
What time is check-out at CLOUD 9 Cliff Top. Ocean Sunrise Views, Grand Promenade Deck & Mountain Wildlife?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is CLOUD 9 Cliff Top. Ocean Sunrise Views, Grand Promenade Deck & Mountain Wildlife located?
This family-friendly Tamborine Mountain holiday home is located in the mountains, within 2 mi (3 km) of Tamborine National Park Pirralilla Section, Tamborine Mountain Botanical Gardens and Gallery Walk. Tamborine National Park Cedar Creek Section and Tamborine National Park Panorama Point Section are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Very nice property in a quiet location with stunning views. Very well presented and everything you need for a short holiday is provided. Would definitely recommend.
Delightful property with splendid views and great family facilities.
Juliet A.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 August 2022
Hi Juliet. Thanks muchly for your thoughtful review.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kevin B.
24 May 2018
All round excellent experience, from booking, to location and property, and facilities.
Murray looked after us very well from the moment the booking was made, to a friendly text greeting upon arrival and the close out after our departure. The property certainly did not disappoint with its peaceful location and magnificent views. Facilities were comprehensive, modern and of high quality. Our group enjoyed the stay greatly.
Kevin B.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 1 April 2020
Thank you Kevin for your positive words for Cloud 9. It's always pleasing when guests so enjoy their stay. Happy to be of service and do come and stay again sometime - there will always be something new to see at Cloud 9.
Very well presented house, lots of info provided by hosts, great garden with areas to explore. House very comfortable and thought given to their guests stay and the view! What a view!
Jenny d.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 11 October 2022
Thank you Jenny for your thoughtful and sparkling review. We are most pleased your family stay went well.
Truely stunning home catered for 5 women easily. 4 bedrooms 3 bathrooms a complete kitchen with every amenity need. Stunning views of Tamborine Mountain down to the Gold Coast from the wrap around verandah. Spotlessly clean gas fire place picturesque gardens with he list goes on. We would definitely recommend Cloud9 for a most relaxing and peaceful retreat.
Madonna b.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 June 2025
Thank you Madonna for your glowing 5 star review. Maybe we will see you and your friends again one day.
Perfect house for a group getaway. Very chill space with views forever, wraparound decks and the sounds of wildlife in the backyard. Tucked away but short drive to anywhere on Mt Tamborine.
Karen Z.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 February 2023
Thank you muchly Karen for your cool and considered review of Cloud 9. It's always great when guests have a happy time. Do come back again sometime.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Fiona C.
14 November 2017
Hidden Gem
This quiet, spacious, comfortable home is located on the edge of the National Park overlooking the valley, with views of the Gold Coast and ocean off in the distance. It's homey atmosphere allows you to relax and enjoy your surrounding, either inside or out. It is well worth a visit.
Fiona C.
Response from VrboOwner on 1 April 2020
Thank you Fiona for choosing Cloud 9 as the venue for your birthday celebration with close family. And yes, we also consider Cloud 9 as one of the natural pearls of the mountain.
Thankyou Murray for such a great place for a group to stay.
Place was in a great location on Mt Tambourine, very clean, lots of space, great communication with host and Al round a fantastic place.
Thankyou again!
Brittany M.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 July 2022
Thank you Brittany for your thoughtful review of Cloud 9. And thank you also for choosing Cloud 9 for your girls' weekend.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Melissa C.
4 May 2018
Stunning house with amazing views.
We had a beautiful stay at Cloud 9 house. The house is just stunning and the views from the deck of Mt Tamborine and the Gold Coast are amazing. We had a lovely weekend away for our girls trip. We will definitely be back. Perfection!!!!
Melissa C.
Response from VrboOwner on 1 April 2020
Thank you Melissa for your lovely review. We especially love the bridal showers at Cloud 9, and notably here with three generations from the same family. If perchance you stay again, please ask about our special discount for returning guests.
My family and I came to Mt Tamborine to celebrate my sister 70 birthday at the Bowling club and the accommodation was perfect, we enjoyed sitting in the lounge area just talking and catching up. Thank you for letting us enjoy your beautiful house. Debra
Debra B.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 September 2024
Thank you Debra for your beautiful review. We are most pleased the milestone birthday celebration went so well.
Verified
8/10 Good
Sue J.
7 September 2018
Family wedding
Cloud 9 was the perfect home for our family gathering for our son's wedding. We had 5 nights and felt so relaxed, cosy and warm! The kitchen is very well equiped, beds very comfortable with beautiful linen. Three bathrooms were a luxuary! Very well situated for the town, and the view from the large balcony was so wonderful to look at, any time of the day or night. We highly recommend staying at Cloud 9, and Murray is a great host.
Sue J.
Response from VrboOwner on 1 April 2020
Thank you Sue for taking the time to write your lovely review. Yes at Cloud 9, we do try to provide the perfect, happy stay for all our wedding guests.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Lynette M.
2 May 2019
Perfect place for extended family get together.
Cloud 9 is a very spacious house and garden for a large family gathering, but with cosy living rooms making for easy conversations or quiet tv watching. A large dining table enabled us all to enjoy a cooked breakfast together each morning. The bedrooms are spread out so privacy is assured. Excellent hot showers and very comfortable beds. The views are to die for and we slept with the curtains open to capture the glorious orange sunrises when we opened our eyes. Beautiful birdsong as well. Sad to leave.
Lynette M.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 1 April 2020
Thank you Lyn for your perfect review for Cloud 9. I am most glad you all appreciated the space, the comfort and the natural wonders of Cloud 9
Cloud 9 was as advertised and more. So clean and thoughtfully planned. Excellent for groups and families. The sound did not travel between the floors. The rooms and facilities were more than expected and made our stay perfect. Room to park out three cars under cover. Great views and garden full of surprises. Highest recommendation.
Kerrie H.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 February 2024
Hi Kerrie. Thank you for your thoughtful 5 star review. Please come back again one day.
Lovely spacious property, very well and thoughtfully equipped (not just 6 but over 20 cups and plates, etc), and champagne and a box of mixed fudge on arrival. Most spectacular views; very quiet; relaxing; warm and cosy mid-winter; comfy beds. Amazingly thoughtful garden attractions for children which was appreciated by we adults. Couldn't fault anything. Host was wonderful and allowed us early arrival and late checkout. Don't miss seeing the Tamborine Botanical Gardens nearby, especially when Camelias in flower.
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 August 2023
Thank you Hilary for your enchanting review for Cloud 9. We are always glad when groups of close friends so enjoyed their stay. PS: I trust you also found found our very first satin bower down by the big red chair.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer S.
4 May 2018
Beautiful View and Well Equipped Home
Cloud 9 was a lovely home to have our family reunion. The views are stunning, looking over the hills to the Gold Coast coastline. Relax all day on the large veranda and enjoy the sounds of the birdlife. The home was clean and well equipped with everything we needed. Even the pantry was well stocked! We enjoyed walking around the local botanic gardens, bush walking and looking at the shops on Gallery Walk. The owner provided excellent customer service too! What more can I say.........our family would definitely recommend Cloud 9!
Jennifer S.
Response from VrboOwner on 1 April 2020
Hi Jennifer, great to hear we could help with the family get-together. Yes, we are very proud of our views and the local birdlife. And as they say the best things in life are free. Thank you for your recommendation and thanks again for staying.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Stephen D.
24 January 2019
Magnificent views
We are a family of 7 and stayed at Cloud 9 - Eagle Heights, for the last few days of our month long getaway. We found the views breathtaking and the overall experience very relaxing. It was only a 40 minute drive to take the kids shopping and surfing at Surfers Paradise and it was great to be able to do rain forest walks and swimming in waterfalls just around the corner. The home had everything you could want and we loved cooking the BBQ and eating out on the decking listening to the kookaburras and other birds sing and seeing the large colourful butterflies flying around the garden. We were also lucky enough to see the resident wedged tail eagle souring around the trees nearby. Highly recommend this home as a great place to stay.
Stephen D.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 1 April 2020
Thank you Stephen for taking the time to write your magnificent 5 star review. It's always pleasing when all members of the family so enjoy their stay.
My four sisters and I are spread across the country and some of us hadn't seen each other for seven years.
After careful consideration we chose Cloud 9 to have our reunion and we couldn't have been happier.
Even though Tamborine Mountain has a plethora of activities for visitors we opted for spending most of our time at the property. There was plenty to entertain us and it is so well outfitted for whatever kind of break you are looking for.
Murray was easy to contact and all correspondence was prompt and informative.
Cloud 9 has a warm lovely homely feel yet is large enough for all of us.
The views were spectacular.
I highly recommend, we will likely choose Cloud 9 for our next Reunion.
Sharon S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 June 2024
Thank you Sharon for your warm and happy 5-star review. And great that the 5 sisters so enjoyed their stay. We do hope to see you all again one day.
We booked Cloud 9 for my 50th Birthday celebrations. From the time we arrived we felt instantly relaxed. A lovely bottle of champers and delicious local fudge awaited our arrival. The house is well layed out with the big verandah a hit to take in the gorgeous scenery. It truly is Cloud 9 as you witness the clouds roll in over the valley. All the little extras were a great hit with washing powder, loo rolls and kitchen supplies available if you forget something. The fireplace was simply beautiful which we used one night. The gardens are a work of love and attract the local birds & butterflies. We simply loved our stay and cannot wait to return. Don't hesitate to stay here if you are looking for some peace away from the hustle and bustle. Plenty of activities to do locally with dining options, sight-seeing and shopping. Thank you so much Murray for your DeVine hospitability. We will be back!
Rodney B.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 February 2024
Hi Rayleen and Rodney. Thank you for choosing Cloud 9 for your milestone birthday. It's always pleasing when a family group so enjoyed their stay.
House was beautiful perfect for a group of 8-10. Could have been a lot cleaner. Very dusty
Barbara H.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 May 2022
Thank you Barbara for your review. Glad it was perfect. I have passed on your last comment to our professional cleaners.
About the host
Hosted by Murray Campbell
My partner and I are from Brisbane, Australia. I am an educator and coach and my wife Janelle is an arts producer. As travelers, we want to see all four corners of the planet before it gets too dark. And as hosts, we would love to show you our most beautiful part of the world.
Why they chose this property
CLOUD 9 is quintessentially Tamborine Mountain - nestled on the north-east scarp, with unobstructed views through Wongawallan Valley to the Gold Coast. CLOUD 9 is perched high on the tri-border of south-east Queensland's eucalypt, cloud and rain forests, with it's own summer thermal and is much loved by the aerial wildlife - from Wedgetails to Gliders to the Richmond Birdwing butterfly.
What makes this property unique
CLOUD 9 is spacious, comfy and relaxing. A chic and cheerful 'Queenslander' perched high on the north-east scarp of Tamborine Mountain in the Gold Coast hinterland. Close to the mountain's many top-class attractions.
Enjoy CLOUD 9's fantabulous views, garden and wildlife. This happy holiday house is picture perfect for your wedding group accommodation, uber-comfortable escape to the tri-forest, fun family holiday or rewarding workplace retreat.
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