To count the tangled roots of the Curtain Fig
would take a week. It is one of the largest trees in north Queensland,
and one of the best known attractions on the Tablelands. Its curtain
of aerial roots drop 15 metres (49 feet) to the ground. Large basalt
boulders cover the forest floor, which is probably why the forest
here wasn't cleared for farming - and why the curtain fig tree remains
standing.
How to get there
From Yungaburra, take the Malanda Road and look for the entrance
3km (1.8 miles) up on your left. A short walking track leads to
the giant fig tree. The DNR office in Atherton can provide more
information on (07) 4091-1844.
