[2] The high elevation rainforest growing on the red/brown soils lacks the Antarctic beech[3] despite apparently ideal conditions.

The mountain's summit is covered in a low rainforest thicket, composed mostly of the hill water gum.

[4] Another interesting feature of Mount Royal is the grassy balds, surrounded by temperate rainforest.

The lower south east slopes of Mount Royal support a well developed sub-tropical rainforest.

Significant species include the Australian red cedar, citronella, rosewood and the giant stinging tree.