High tea at the Tarte Tea Garden
High tea on the Gold Coast, in a garden by the water. Beside the restaurant at Tarte Beach House, looking out over Currumbin Creek, the Tea Garden is where we slow the day right down. House-made, generous, and in one of the prettiest spots on the southern Gold Coast. Sittings run Wednesday to Sunday from 9am, 55 per person with a drink included.
What's on the tiers
The savoury tier brings our house bagels and finger sandwiches, think salmon bagel, cucumber sandwich and chicken sandwich, and the sweet tier is the bakery showing off: scones with jam and fresh cream, our brown butter choc chip cookie, the strawberry and white chocolate muffin top, speciality tartes and our signature crullers.
High tea is 55 per person and includes a hot or cold drink of your choice. Add 2.50 to make it one of our cloud drinks or a proper hot chocolate. Sittings run for 90 minutes, Wednesday to Sunday from 9am.
To drink, choose from our speciality teas served in the pot, from French Earl Grey to Strawberries and Cream, or go further: the Tea Garden pours the cloud drink range, French old-fashioned hot chocolate, and a full list of bubbles from prosecco to Veuve Clicquot, with mimosas and Aperol spritz for the celebrating kind.
A waterfront setting
Tarte Beach House sits right on Currumbin Creek. The Cafe is down on the sand, the restaurant sits beside it looking out over the water, The Tea Garden is its own escape in florals and greenery and The Hideout is perched above it all, taking in the creek through the branches of a 100-year-old fig tree. The Tea Garden is the calm, light corner of the site, the kind of setting that suits a milestone. It's where people bring their mum, their grandmother, the friend who's earned a proper afternoon.
Made for the occasion
High tea is for marking something. Birthdays, baby showers, a hen's afternoon, a long-overdue catch-up. For your own private high tea we can reserve the Tea Garden just for your group, or take the whole space for up to 80 guests with canapés, cocktails and bubbles. The Hideout above offers a fully private high tea for 12 to 32 guests with water views through the fig tree. Our functions and events page has the detail, or email hello@tarte.com.au and we'll help you plan it.
High tea questions
How much is high tea at Tarte?
High tea in the Tea Garden is 55 per person and includes a hot or cold drink of your choice. Add 2.50 for a cloud drink or a French hot chocolate. Bubbles, mimosas and Aperol spritz are on the list if the occasion calls for it.
When is high tea on?
Wednesday to Sunday from 9am, in 90 minute sittings. The Tea Garden is closed Mondays and Tuesdays. Bookings are recommended, walk-ins are welcome when there is space.
Where is the Tea Garden?
Beside the Restaurant at Tarte Beach House, Shop 1, 2 to 4 Thrower Drive, Currumbin, on Currumbin Creek. About 15 minutes south of Burleigh Heads and 10 minutes from Coolangatta.
Can you cater for dietary requirements?
Yes. Gluten free and dairy free options are available on the savoury tier, let us know when you book. Tell us about allergies in the booking notes and the team will talk you through the tiers on the day.
Can I book high tea for a group or a baby shower?
Yes. A private high tea in the Tea Garden seats up to 24 outside, the whole garden can be hired for up to 80 standing, and The Hideout above hosts a private high tea for 12 to 32 with views over the creek through the fig tree. Email hello@tarte.com.au and we will plan it with you.
Is the Tea Garden waterfront?
The Tea Garden sits in florals and greenery beside the Restaurant, a few steps from Currumbin Creek. The Cafe below is right on the sand.
Booking
You're always welcome to walk in, but for high tea we'd recommend booking your sitting ahead so we've got your table by the water ready.
Tarte Beach House · Shop 1, 2-4 Thrower Drive, Currumbin QLD 4223 Cafe on the sand, open daily from 6:30am. Tea Garden high tea, walk-in welcome, bookings recommended.