About Scenic Rim rainforests, waterholes and wildlife

Queensland bushwalkers and visitors from around the world come to the Scenic Rim to be captivated by the magic of our world heritage national parks and privately-owned paradises – to immerse in these vast tracts of  unique forests and encounter their amazing array of plants, bird and other Australian wildlife including many rare and protected species.

Journey into a world of waterfalls, crystal-clear mountain creeks, chilled rock pools, rain-forests, ancient old-growth trees, as well as the classic eucalypts of the Australian bush.

The Scenic Rim is also an easy place to see Australia’s iconic kangaroos, wallabies, koalas and possums in the wild. A guided tour will help you identify species and know where to look for our shy rainforest wildlife.

Have you considered a place to stay, close to one of our parks?  This is ideal as a base while you explore hidden treasures and different walks on private land, in national parks, as well as other nearby Scenic Rim attractions.

Explore the Scenic Rim’s rainforests, waterholes and wildlife

Accommodation in nature Consider national park eco-resorts and eco-lodges,  secluded mountain cabins for lush rainforest experiences or venture into the true “Australian” bush for a different-style of natural encounter.Accommodation in nature >>

Things to do In the height of summer, there’s nothing better than cooling off in a chilled rock pool or immersing in a natural rapid-filled spa. In winter, those same places simmer with mysterious mists and beauty. Look for private and public waterholes, rainforest walks and wildlife encounters. More >>

Rainforests, waterholes and wildlife in our parks Lamington NP,  Springbrook NP and Tamborine NP are popular easily accessible rainforest and waterfalls experiences, while Mt Barney and the Border Ranges NP also boast hidden pockets of lush rainforest, often with rock pools. More >>

Scenic Rim Wildlife The Scenic Rim is a birdwatcher and naturalist’s paradise, with hundreds of species, some common and others rare or endangered.  Kangaroos and wallabies are common, koalas are becoming rarer and the platypus are generally only seen at dawn and dusk or on overcast days. More  >>

Rainforest, Wildlife and Waterfalls tours Our knowledgeable local tour guides can take you to the best hidden rainforest spots and interpret the sounds and mysteries of our forests. Did you know the rare Albert’s lyrebird is a clever mimic, so listen out for its rendition of people, clicking cameras and other rainforest inhabitants.More>>