Curtain Fig National Park

Curtain Fig National Park is a protected nature reserve in northern Queensland centered on a massive strangler fig tree with hanging aerial roots. The area spans a small footprint dominated by rainforest, with this single remarkable tree standing as the focal point.

The land formed hundreds of thousands of years ago through volcanic activity and received official protection as a nature reserve in 2008. This protected status saved the forest and its remarkable tree from development.

The rainforest within the park harbors several rare plant species that visitors notice while walking through the shaded paths. These plants shape the look of the forest and show why this place matters for nature.

The park sits near the town of Yungaburra and is reached via well-marked walking trails leading to viewing platforms. Wear sturdy footwear since the paths run through wet rainforest that can become slippery after rain.

The park is home to Lumholtz's tree-kangaroos, a rare marsupial that lives high in the rainforest canopy. These animals are hard to spot, but their tracks and droppings signal their presence throughout the reserve.

Location: Queensland

Inception: 2005

Elevation above the sea: 747 m

Website: http://nprsr.qld.gov.au/parks/curtain-fig

GPS coordinates: -17.28583,145.57361

Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:00