Best trails in Tamborine National Park

This lush little pocket of Tamborine National Park offers a brilliant snapshot of Queensland’s oldest national park. It’s a short but sweet journey that takes you from dry, open forest down into a cool, sub-tropical rainforest gully before leading you to the lookout over Witches Falls. The walk is well-signposted and manageable for most fitness levels, though it does involve a decent descent and the subsequent climb back up. As you wind your way down the zig-zag track, you’ll notice the...

This is a beautiful trail through a peaceful patch of Tamborine National Park. The route combines two tracks, Witches Chase Track and Witches Falls Circuit. The starting point is on Witches Chase Road on Mount Tamborine. There is a grassy area on the side of the road where you can park. The track takes you to Witches Falls Lookout, located low down in the valley and a great spot to have a picnic and enjoy some birdwatching. The trail itself is clearly marked and easy to follow, featuring...

This is a very popular, short, and relatively easy track that leads out to the beautiful Curtis Falls. Kids will love the enchanting walk to the falls, and the addition of the Lower Creek Circuit makes for an invigorating grade 3 walk through lush rainforest. The track takes you through a wet eucalypt forest beneath towering flooded gums, giving all visitors a true connection to the wild nature of Tamborine National Park. The falls can vary from a powerful and torrential pour to a serene...

If you're up for a walk, the Curtis Falls track is a classic. It's in Tamborine National Park, which has a bit of history as Queensland's first national park, starting with Witches Falls in 1908. The walk is a journey back in time, with ancient-looking ferns and massive trees. The waterfall is the main event, but keep an eye out for some of the locals – you could see a pademelon hopping about or hear the famous Albert's lyrebird mimicking other birds. It's a great little adventure for...

This is a short and sweet walk to several waterfalls located near North Tamborine, Queensland The trail itself is nice and easy and meanders along Cedar Creek. It is only tricky if you want to go swimming and have to climb down rocks. There are several nice picnic spots at the beginning of the trail. The car park is small with no roadside parking and can fill up quickly on weekends.

A nice little trail through the Tamborine National Park in south east Queensland, located not too far from the Gold Coast. This out and back route begins and ends from the parking area near the intersection of Colville Drive and Witches Chase. The trail itself features lots of nice shade from the beautiful trees along the way out to the Witches Falls.

This is a circular route on mostly fire roads through Tamborine National Park. The loop follows fire trails through bushland through the west end of Tamborine National Park. The ending section warrants the hard rating as the trail can become overgrown and difficult to navigate, as well as getting steep as it gains the ridge and then descends back to the car park.

Easy beautiful rainforest walk near Mount Tamborine, Queensland. This Grade 3 walking trail loops through bujai, piccabeen palms and fig groves. Jessie MacDonald donated part of the area in 1933, hence the name. Good for children or beginners. It is just over 1 kilometre long and has a barely noticeable climb and descent. After rainy the trail can be a bit muddy.

Escape the crowds and enjoy a peaceful, lengthy walk through the beautiful forests of Tamborine Mountain National Park. This shared trail is popular with walkers looking for a more secluded experience away from the main tourist spots. The wide tracks are easy to follow, allowing you to relax and immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of the native bushland.

This trail features steep ascents and an equally demanding descent. Your quads and calves will feel it, but the effort is paid off with beautiful native plants along the way and a great view from the top. The path may be overgrown in sections, adding to the adventure. This area is bursting with life, so look for brush-turkeys scratching in the leaves or listen to the unique sounds of rainforest birds.