QTopo 9542-3 — Tamborine

1:50,000 Topographic Map

A detailed and authoritative topographic map covering the Tamborine region—one of South East Queensland’s most distinctive plateau landscapes, combining rainforest reserves, escarpments, rural properties, rolling hinterland, and growing residential communities. This 1:50,000 QTopo sheet offers the essential clarity needed for land-use planning, environmental assessment, infrastructure development, emergency response, and recreational navigation.

Produced by the Queensland Department of Resources, the QTopo 9542-3 (Tamborine) map presents accurate contouring, hydrology detail, vegetation classification, built infrastructure, access routes, and land-tenure boundaries. Its mid-scale mapping is ideal for understanding the varied terrain that surrounds Tamborine Mountain—from deep valleys and creek systems to the elevated plateau and surrounding rural greenbelt.

Whether you’re coordinating emergency operations, planning development, managing natural assets, or exploring the region’s trails and lookouts, this map provides dependable, high-resolution geographic detail.

🗺️ Map Content and Features

At 1:50,000 scale—where 1 cm = 500 m—the map includes:

• Contour lines illustrating plateau edges, steep escarpments, rolling foothills, and elevated terrain

• Hydrology features: Cedar Creek, Canungra Creek tributaries, drainage lines, dams, and riparian corridors

• Roads & access routes: major roads, hinterland connectors, suburban streets, fire trails, 4WD routes, and management tracks

• Infrastructure: schools, rural buildings, communication towers, reservoirs, powerlines, recreation facilities, and township layouts

• Vegetation mapping: rainforest, national park reserves, woodland, open forest, farmland, and suburban greenspaces

• Land tenure boundaries: national parks, reserves, freehold land, council-managed areas, and protected landscapes

• Named features: Tamborine Mountain, North Tamborine, Eagle Heights, nearby valleys, creeks, and local landmarks

• Points of interest: valuable for ecologists, surveyors, land managers, emergency crews, and recreational explorers

All data is derived from authoritative Queensland geospatial sources for accuracy and reliability.

🧭 Who Uses This Map?

The Tamborine 9542-3 Topographic Map is essential for:

• Environmental scientists & ecologists – habitat studies, watershed assessments, biodiversity monitoring

• Surveyors & planners – development feasibility, land assessment, boundary interpretation

• Emergency services & SES – bushfire risk planning, flood mapping, incident response

• Land managers & utilities – vegetation management, infrastructure planning, maintenance

• Hikers, cyclists & nature enthusiasts – exploring walking tracks, lookouts, rainforest reserves, and escarpment edges

• Educators & students – mapping, geography, and environmental studies

A vital reference for operational, environmental, and recreational needs.

💧 Field-Ready Print Options

Select the finish most suited to your field conditions:

✅ Waterproof & Tearproof Tyvek®

• Printed on DuPont™ Tyvek®

• Fully waterproof and tear-resistant

• Ideal for rainforest, creek environments, and wet-weather fieldwork

✅ Laminated Edition

• Encapsulated in 2 × 80-micron gloss laminate

• Writeable surface for whiteboard markers

• Highly resistant to moisture, oils, dirt, and repeated handling

📄 Standard Paper Edition

• Crisp, high-resolution printing

• Suited for office planning, classrooms, and general reference

📐 Map Details

Title: QTopo 9542-3 — Tamborine
Publisher: Queensland Department of Resources
Series: QTopo 1:50,000
Scale: 1:50,000 (1 cm = 500 m)
Dimensions: 710 mm (width) × 594 mm (height)
Coverage: Tamborine Mountain, surrounding valleys, hinterland communities, creek systems, and access routes
Material Options: Paper, laminated, or waterproof Tyvek®
Printed in: Australia
Edition: Latest available

🛒 Ordering & Options

• Folded paper map – convenient and lightweight

• Waterproof Tyvek® edition – rugged and durable for field use

• Laminated edition – reusable and ideal for planning environments

🎯 Summary

The QTopo 9542-3 — Tamborine Topographic Map provides authoritative mid-scale terrain mapping across one of South East Queensland’s most iconic plateau and hinterland regions. With precise contouring, hydrology detail, and robust print options, it is indispensable for planners, ecologists, emergency crews, land managers, and outdoor adventurers.

Plan with purpose.
Navigate with confidence.
Explore with clarity.