If you’re strolling down Tamborine Mountain’s Gallery Walk and hear a gentle cuckoo echo through the trees, you’ve probably found the German Cuckoo Clock Nest. It’s a cosy little wonderland that’s been charming visitors for more than 30 years with its walls of handcrafted timepieces straight from Germany’s Black Forest. Step inside and you’ll be greeted by rows of intricate cuckoo clocks, each one more delightful than the next, with tiny figurines that pop out on the hour to announce the time in the most charming way possible.
Run by a family who know their cuckoos from their quartz, this place is basically a European holiday in a shopfront. You’ll find traditional chalet-style clocks, modern twists and enough carved woodland critters to keep you mesmerised for hours. And if you want to take a little slice of Bavaria home with you, they’ve got shelves of German gifts and souvenirs to stash in your bag. So pop on your comfy shoes, grab a coffee from one of the nearby cafés and get ready to fall in love with the ticking, tocking, cuckooing magic of this Tamborine Mountain gem.
German Cuckoo Clock Nest
143 Long Rd, Tamborine Mountain QLD 4272
(07) 5545 1334
clocks.com.au
