Curtis Falls
Queensland · Australia
Learn about the flora and fauna of the forest from your guide as you journey through the eucalyptus rainforest to the waterfall. View the waterfall and take some photos
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Curtis Falls
Welcome to Curtis Falls, a location frequently described as the 'jewel in Mount Tamborine's crown' when it comes to natural attractions. We are standing at the threshold of a 'magnificent bushland' that offers a 'pure nature'…
Listen in the app2The Forest Descent — Canopy and Birdlife
As we start our 'short walk down to the falls,' the forest immediately envelops us. The path is 'downhill,' which is 'really great' for the descent, though it serves as a reminder that we will have to 'come back up to the car…
Listen in the app3The Curtis Falls Lookout — A Powerful Cascade
We have arrived at the base of Curtis Falls, and the 'noise' is indeed 'epic.' The water is 'flowing over from the recent rains and thunderstorms,' creating a powerful white curtain against the dark basalt rocks. The falls drop…
Listen in the app4The Lower Creek Circuit — Cascades and Bridges
For those seeking to extend their 'incredible journey,' I highly recommend the 'lower creek circuit.' This is a '1.6 kilometer return walk' that many visitors overlook, but it is truly 'very scenic' and full of 'pretty cascades.'…
Listen in the app5The Boardwalk and Rainforest Ecology
The 'raised walkway' or boardwalk section of the circuit is a 'super cool' piece of infrastructure that protects the forest floor while allowing us to 'witness the iconic' beauty of the rainforest. This is 'perfect' for avoiding…
Listen in the app6The Sensory Soundscape of the Falls
Let us pause for a moment to truly 'listen to that noise.' The 'falls are rushing quite rapidly,' and the 'rushing noise of the Curtis falls' is a complex symphony. You can hear the 'bush' and the 'birds,' but the 'rushing noise'…
Listen in the app7The Return Ascent and Cafe Stop
As we 'nearly finished our walk,' we must make our way 'back up to the car park.' The walk is 'a bit steep' on the way back, so you might get a little 'sweaty,' but it's a 'short walk' that most people can manage. Once you 'come…
Listen in the app8Closing
Our 'incredible journey' to Curtis Falls concludes here. We have seen why this is the 'jewel in Mount Tamborine's crown'—from the 'epic' rushing water to the 'serenity' of the 'lower creek circuit.' This 'magnificent bushland'…
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What is Curtis Falls?
Curtis Falls is a place in Queensland · Australia with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Queensland · Australia |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | -27.9094, 153.1840 |
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