Curtis Falls Walking Track

The Curtis Falls Walking Track, at Eagle Heights on Tamborine Mountain in the Gold Coast hinterland, is one of the region's most popular and accessible rainforest walks. The relatively short, scenic track winds down through lush subtropical rainforest to the lovely Curtis Falls, where water tumbles into a rock pool below — a beautiful, cooling reward at the end of the trail.

The appeal is that easy access to genuine rainforest beauty: towering trees, ferns, birdlife and the falls themselves, all a world away from the coastal strip down below. The area is also known for glow worms after dark, adding to its appeal, and it pairs perfectly with a wider day exploring Tamborine Mountain's galleries, wineries and lookouts.

With a 4.6 rating from more than 2,200 reviews, it's a firmly established favourite. Track conditions, parking and any closures can change with the weather, and the rainforest setting means it can be slippery, so it's worth checking current national park information before you go — and taking water, sun protection and sturdy footwear, and treating the falls and any glow-worm areas with care.