Starting from the end of Curtis Road, Tamborine Mountain, this walk takes you on a circuit in the lush rainforest and eucalypt woodland of Tamborine NP via the Palm Grove and Jenyns Circuit tracks. Expect to be amazed by the interchanging vegetation and teeming wildlife as you stroll along the well-shaded track. Observe the flora as the subtropical rainforest leaves its place to an eucalypt woodland in sections. You’ll have a chance to spot pademelons, bush turkeys and cute little wallabies. The birdsong of kookaburras and green catbirds coupled with the sound of cicadas will make a great addition to your hike. Expect to see glimpses of the Gold Coast between the trees. If you’re interested in different tree species, this hidden gem of a walk can be quite satisfactory. This peaceful hike is quite kid-friendly with its undulating tracks, but remember to keep an eye on snakes at all times. The creeks are stronger and can even form little waterfalls after some decent rainfall, but this can lead to more leeches and slippery footing. Let us begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.
Before you start any bushwalk ensure you;
• Tell someone you trust where you are going and what to do if you are overdue
• Have adequate equipment, supplies, skills & knowledge for the whole journey
• Consider the impact of weather forecasts, park/track closures & fire dangers
• Can respond to emergencies & call for help at any point
• Are healthy and fit enough for this journey
If not, change plans and stay safe. It is okay to delay and ask people for help.
Continue onto Tamborine Oxenford Road, 95, 8 and drive for another 560 m
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Tamborine Oxenford Road, 95, 8 and drive for another 510 m
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Tamborine Oxenford Road, 95, 8 and drive for another 2.4 km
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Tamborine Oxenford Road, 95, 8 and drive for another 17.1 km
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Gallery Walk, 95, 8 and drive for another 510 m
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Long Road, 8 and drive for another 780 m
Turn left onto Curtis Road and drive for another 310 m
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Track Notes
Turn by turn instructions & maps
Getting started From the end of Curtis Road(310 metres east of intersection with Long Road), head towards the white informational signpost along the dirt/grass path gently downhill, passing by the residential building(No: 135-163) to your right. Join the designated walking track meandering down into the woodland. About 725 metres in, turn right at the T-shaped intersection. After another 205 metres, turn right at the intersection to continue along Jenyns Circuit Track(counterclockwise).....
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Directions & comments
Start.
After 750 m pass the sign (20 m on your left).
Turn sharp right, to head along Palm Grove Circuit.
After another 210 m pass the sign (8 m on your right).
Turn right, to head along Palm Grove Circuit.
After another 410 m pass the sign (10 m on your right).
After another 10 m (at the intersection of Jenyns Circuit & Palm Grove Circuit) continue straight, to head along Jenyns Circuit.
After another 460 m cross the bridge (about 9 m long)
After another 115 m cross the bridge (about 6 m long)
After another 490 m continue straight, to head along Jenyns Circuit.
After another 245 m cross the bridge (about 9 m long)
After another 135 m pass a seat (35 m on your right)., has a backrest.
Turn left, to head along Jenyns Circuit.
After another 225 m pass the sign (on your right).
Turn left.
Then cross the bridge (about 5 m long)
After another 340 m (at the intersection of Palm Grove Circuit & Jenyns Circuit) continue straight, to head along Palm Grove Circuit.
After another 430 m continue straight, to head along Palm Grove Circuit.
After another 210 m turn sharp left.
After another 730 m come to the end.
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Terrain
Know the Hills, grading & facilities
Jenyns Circuit
Grading
Class 2/6
Easy track
Length
4.8 km
Time
1 h 30 min to 2 h 30 min
Quality of track
Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
Gradient
Gentle hills with occasional steps (2/6)
Signage
Clearly signposted (2/6)
Infrastructure
Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (2/6)
Experience Required
No experience required (1/6)
Weather
Weather generally has little impact on safety (2/6)