Curtis Falls Walking Track

Welcome to Curtis Falls Walking Track, located in Eagle Heights, Dapsang Drive, Australia. As an establishment, park, and point of interest, Curtis Falls Walking Track offers a unique and enchanting experience for visitors of all ages.

The park is a part of the larger Tamborine National Park, which holds significant historical and ecological value. In fact, the Witches Falls section of the park was declared in 1908, making it Queensland's first national park. Since then, additional reserves have been declared, resulting in the park being made up of 14 sections of land on the Tamborine plateau and surrounding foothills.

One of the main purposes of the park is to protect and preserve the diverse plant communities found on Tamborine Mountain. These communities include rainforests with piccabeen palm groves, wet eucalypt forests dominated by tall flooded gums, open forests with bracken fern understorey, and woodlands. These habitats provide essential wildlife refuge in an area that is largely surrounded by urban and rural development.

Speaking of wildlife, Tamborine Mountain's escarpment is home to an astounding 85 percent of all animal species and 65 percent of all plant species found in the City of Gold Coast area. Visitors to the national park may encounter Australian brush-turkeys, scrubwrens, pademelons, and even the impressive land mullet, one of the world's largest skinks. Keep an ear out for the near threatened Albert's lyrebird, known for its incredible mimicry of other bird calls. During certain times of the year, the park also attracts migratory species such as the Richmond birdwing butterfly and the colorful noisy pitta.

The geological formations within the park are a testament to its volcanic past. Basalt columns, cliffs, rocky outcrops, and waterfalls are remnants of volcanic eruptions that occurred 23 million years ago. Tamborine Mountain is the northernmost remnant of the flows from a volcano centered on Mount Warning (Wollumbin).

It's important to note that trail bikes are not permitted in Tamborine National Park, ensuring a peaceful and natural environment for all visitors to enjoy. The Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) manages the park under the Nature Conservation Act 1992, with the goal of preserving and presenting the remarkable natural and cultural values of the area.

If you're looking for more information or assistance during your visit, there are several visitor information centers nearby. The Tamborine Mountain Visitor Information Centre, located at Doughty Park, and the Beaudesert Community Arts and Information Centre, situated at Westerman Park, are just a short distance away. Additionally, the Canungra Information Centre and the Surfers Paradise Visitor Information Centre are available to provide helpful resources and guidance.

As you explore Curtis Falls Walking Track and the surrounding Tamborine National Park, we encourage you to contribute to the important work being done to protect and grow Queensland's protected area system. By respecting the land and its cultural heritage, we can ensure these natural wonders are preserved for future generations.

The Department of Environment and Science acknowledges and respects the Aboriginal peoples and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the Traditional Owners and custodians of the land. We recognize their deep connection to the land, sea, and community, and pay our respects to Elders past and present.

Lastly, the Department of Environment and Science is committed to upholding human rights and fulfilling our obligations under the Human Rights Act 2019. We strive to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for all visitors to enjoy the beauty and tranquility of Curtis Falls Walking Track.