Curtis Falls

Curtis Falls is a waterfall in the Joalah section of Tamborine National Park on Tamborine Mountain in the Scenic Rim Region, Queensland. Accessed via a short rainforest walking track from Eagle Heights, the falls cascade over basalt columns into a rock pool surrounded by subtropical rainforest. It is notable for its accessible rainforest setting, seasonal flow, glow-worm colony near the falls, and as part of Queensland's first national park area.

Visitors can expect a short, well-maintained rainforest walk (about 1.1 km return) through subtropical rainforest with large strangler figs, palms and basalt rock formations leading to a viewing platform overlooking Curtis Falls. The waterfall drops over hexagonal basalt columns into a pool below. The site is for viewing only with no access to the base pool. The surrounding Joalah section offers dense forest, birdlife, and a small glow-worm colony visible in the rock overhang near the falls in low light.

Tamborine National Park was declared in 1908 with the protection of Witches Falls, making it Queensland's first national park. The Joalah section, which contains Curtis Falls, was later added to protect the rainforest, waterfall and basalt geological features formed by ancient volcanic activity of the region.

Tamborine Mountain lies within the traditional lands of the Yugambeh people. The rainforest and waterways are of cultural significance to Traditional Owners and the area is valued for nature conservation, education and community recreation.