Tamborine National Park - Knoll Section

The Knoll Section of Tamborine National Park protects a pocket of subtropical rainforest on the southern edge of Tamborine Mountain, offering visitors a taste of the region's lush greenery without the crowds found at some of the mountain's other reserves. The park's walking tracks wind through stands of piccabeen palms and towering brush box trees, with the forest canopy filtering light onto the path below. At the heart of the reserve, the Knoll Picnic Area provides well-maintained facilities and open grassy spaces where families spread out beneath the trees.

What draws many visitors is the scenic lookout, which opens up views across the Albert River valley toward the coastal plains and, on clear days, out to the ocean. The relatively short walking circuit makes this section particularly popular with families and those looking for an accessible rainforest experience rather than a challenging bushwalk. Regulars rate the picnic area for its peaceful atmosphere and shade on warm days, while birdwatchers often linger near the forest edges where rainbow lorikeets and eastern whipbirds are commonly spotted. The combination of easy walking, picnic amenities and valley views makes this one of the more versatile sections of the Tamborine National Park system.