As at the archived 31 December 2025 capture of the park home page, Tamborine National Park was about 80km south of Brisbane, in the Gold Coast hinterland. On the archived 27 December 2025 capture of the things-to-do page, the Queensland Government said walking tracks were provided in six sections of the park. This guide covers the Curtis Falls track and places it alongside the park’s other walks, using two Queensland Government pages. Track details below are as at the archived capture dates of those pages, so check the park’s current status before you go.
How the walks are graded
On the archived 27 December 2025 capture of the things-to-do page, most walking tracks were described as short and walkable within a few hours. The walks were described as relatively easy, although some tracks had short, steep sections. Each track was classified according to a system based on Australian Standards, so visitors could choose one that suited them.
The Curtis Falls track
As at the archived 27 December 2025 capture of the park’s things-to-do page, the Curtis Falls track was listed as a Grade 3 walk of 1.1km return, allowing about 30 minutes. As at the archived 27 December 2025 capture, the track sat in the Joalah section, which was described as located at the headwaters of Cedar Creek and accessible from both Eagle Heights Road and the Dapsang Drive car park.
The walk was described as beginning in wet eucalypt forest beneath towering flooded gums. The page advised visitors to notice a drop in temperature as the wet eucalypt forest merged into lush rainforest. The same page invited visitors to enjoy views of Curtis Falls from the lookout.
Restricted rock pool and glow-worm habitat
As at the archived 27 December 2025 capture, the rock pool and surrounding basalt rock face were described as providing important glow-worm habitat. As at the archived 27 December 2025 capture, access to the Curtis Falls rock pool and surrounding area was not permitted at any time, and penalties applied. The page gave visitor safety and the protection of glow-worm and platypus populations as the reasons for the restriction.
Extending the walk
As at the archived 27 December 2025 capture, the Lower creek circuit branched off the Curtis Falls track, crossing Cedar Creek before passing a giant, fallen strangler fig. It was listed as 2.5km return, allowing about one hour, and Grade 4. The page described it as a more challenging track, with creek crossings that involve rock hopping.
Other walks in the park
As at the archived 27 December 2025 capture, the MacDonald section was named after Miss Jessie MacDonald, who donated part of the area to become a national park in 1933. The MacDonald rainforest circuit was listed as 1.4km return, allowing about 30 minutes, and Grade 3. The page described towering strangler figs and lush groves of piccabeen palms along the walk.
As at the archived 27 December 2025 capture, the Palm Grove section was named after the piccabeen palm, which grows abundantly there.
Camping, facilities and visitor information
As at the archived 27 December 2025 capture of the things-to-do page, camping was not permitted in the national park, to protect its natural values. As at the archived 31 December 2025 capture, the park home page listed a barbecue, lookout, picnic tables, toilets and wheelchair access (which may require assistance) among its facilities. As at the archived 27 December 2025 capture, the things-to-do page directed visitors to start at the Tamborine Mountain Visitor Information Centre at Doughty Park, North Tamborine.
Alerts
As at the archived 31 December 2025 capture, the park home page showed a severe weather damage alert for the park, running from 15 March 2025 to 30 June 2026. That end date had passed by the date of this guide, 9 November 2026, so the alert should not be treated as current. Check the park’s alerts before you travel.
Sources and limits
This guide uses two Queensland Government pages, read as archived captures from 31 and 27 December 2025: the Tamborine National Park home page and its things-to-do page. The archived 31 December 2025 home page carried a last-reviewed date of 26 June 2025. The guide does not use council or tourism-operator pages for the walk details. It has not checked the walk on the ground, and it does not cover opening hours or fees.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Curtis Falls walk?
As at the archived 27 December 2025 capture of the Queensland Government things-to-do page, the Curtis Falls track was listed as 1.1km return, allowing about 30 minutes.
Can visitors enter the Curtis Falls rock pool?
No. As at the archived 27 December 2025 capture of the things-to-do page, access to the rock pool and surrounding area was not permitted at any time, and penalties applied.
Can you camp in Tamborine National Park?
As at the archived 27 December 2025 capture of the things-to-do page, camping was not permitted in the national park, to protect its natural values.
