Tamborine National Park

Welcome to Tamborine National Park, a place of immense historical and ecological significance. Established in nineteen hundred and eight, this was the first national park to be gazetted in Queensland and the third in the world,…

We begin at the Witches Falls section, the very first area of the mountain to be protected. The walk here takes you through a variety of forest types, from open eucalypt forest to dense, subtropical rainforest. …

Next, we visit the Curtis Falls section, often described as the jewel in the park's crown. This is one of the most popular walks on the mountain, and for good reason. …

The Palm Grove section offers a different but equally compelling experience. As the name suggests, this area is dominated by the Piccabeen Palm (Archontophoenix cunninghamiana), which thrives in the wet, sheltered gullies. …

The Joalah section, whose name is an Aboriginal word meaning 'haunt of the lyrebird,' is another essential part of the park. This area includes the Curtis Falls track but also extends into the surrounding rainforest. …

As we move through the park, we must take a moment to look up and appreciate the rainforest canopy. This is where most of the forest's biological activity takes place. …

The Witches Chase section offers a different perspective on the park's geology. This trail takes you along the edge of the plateau, providing glimpses through the trees to the vast plains of the Scenic Rim below. …

As we conclude our journey through Tamborine National Park, we are struck by the immense value of this 'island in the sky.' From its pioneering beginnings in nineteen hundred and eight to its current status as a vital sanctuary…