About The Knoll
The Knoll is a day-use section of Tamborine National Park on the western edge of Tamborine Mountain in the Scenic Rim, Queensland. It protects subtropical rainforest, open eucalypt forest and wildflower heath on the plateau escarpment. Notable for its short rainforest circuit walk, picnic area and lookout with views over the western valleys toward the Scenic Rim. Established as part of one of Queensland's oldest national parks, it offers accessible nature walks near Tamborine Mountain village.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a compact, forested reserve with a short, well-marked rainforest circuit track through subtropical rainforest and tall eucalypts, a grassy picnic area with tables, and a lookout platform with views over the western Scenic Rim valleys. The setting is quiet and shaded with birdlife, seasonal wildflowers and interpretive signs. Tracks are natural earth surfaces suitable for easy to moderate short walks.
Key highlights
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Short rainforest circuit walk through subtropical rainforest and eucalypt forest
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Lookout with views over the western Scenic Rim valleys
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Seasonal wildflower displays on the heath area
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Shaded picnic area in forest setting
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Birdwatching and rainforest flora interpretation
History of The Knoll
Tamborine National Park, including The Knoll section, forms part of one of Queensland's earliest national parks first declared in 1908 to protect the Tamborine Mountain plateau rainforests. The Knoll was incorporated to conserve remnant rainforest, eucalypt forest and wildflower heath on the western escarpment.
Culture & Context
The Tamborine Mountain plateau lies within the traditional lands of the Yugambeh people. The rainforest environment holds ongoing cultural connection to Country and is valued for its natural heritage and conservation significance.
Route
| By road | Accessible via Knoll Road off Tamborine Mountain Road, approximately 5 km from Tamborine Mountain village; sealed road to car park |
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