The best family-friendly hikes and walks in Tamborine National Park

Curtis Falls Track is a short walk that descends through towering flooded gums into lush subtropical rainforest. Along the way, you’ll pass giant strangler figs and epiphytic ferns before reaching a viewing platform overlooking Curtis Falls as it cascades over ancient basalt columns. It’s an easy walk that’s a great way to immerse yourself in one of Tamborine National Park’s most beautiful rainforest settings.

Stoney Creek is a small stream that flows through lush subtropical rainforest under a canopy of towering trees. There is a small footbridge that makes crossing easy, with moss-covered rocks, ferns, and shaded pools that create a lovely, peaceful setting. As one of several waterways draining the mountain’s volcanic slopes, it contributes to the rich rainforest environment in this section of the park.

Jenyns Circuit is the longest walking track in this section of Tamborine National Park, and extends from the Palm Grove Circuit into drier eucalypt forest. It’s well-maintained, with vegetation that changes along the way, from lush subtropical rainforest to hoop pines, brush box, grey gums, and a grove of ancient cycads. This circuit is a great way to experience two distinct forest communities within a single walk.

The Palm Grove Section in Tamborine National Park protects a beautiful pocket of subtropical rainforest, with walking tracks that pass under towering strangler figs, piccabeen palms, and other ancient trees. The shaded trails are easy to follow, and range from short rainforest circuits to longer walks that extend into the neighbouring eucalypt forest. This section is a fantastic introduction to the lush scenery and rich plant life of Tamborine Mountain, and is perfect for a peaceful stroll or a longer bushwalk to explore this beautiful area.

Sandy Creek Circuit is a short rainforest walk in the Knoll section of Tamborine National Park, winding through lush subtropical forest to Cameron Falls and several scenic lookouts. It's a mostly shaded pathway under towering strangler figs, palms, and dense vegetation, with sections overlooking the surrounding valley toward the Scenic Rim and the coast in the distance. There are creek crossings, mossy rocks, and the sounds of flowing water create a lovely, peaceful atmosphere the entire way.

Cameron Falls Lookout is a small viewing platform with beautiful views of the cascade plunging through a steep, forested gorge. Reached by a short side track near the falls, the lookout also opens to sweeping views across surrounding valleys toward Mount Flinders and Brisbane in the distance. Surrounded by subtropical rainforest and sandstone escarpments, it’s a peaceful spot, especially picturesque after rain when the waterfall is flowing strongly.

Tamborine National Park is Queensland’s oldest national park, protecting pockets of subtropical rainforest, waterfalls, and volcanic landscapes across Tamborine Mountain in the Gold Coast hinterland. Spread across several sections, the park includes walking tracks through ancient forest, creeks, rock formations, and lookouts with views toward the Scenic Rim, the Gold Coast, and surrounding valleys. Lush rainforest, birdlife, and the cool mountain scenery give the park a peaceful feel, despite its proximity to nearby towns and the coast.

Cedar Creek Falls drops over a basalt rock face into a series of rock pools below, forming one of the main features of this section of Tamborine National Park. The flow changes a lot depending on recent rainfall. At the base, the creek opens into clear pools surrounded by rock ledges, which can be used for swimming when conditions are safe.