EJ Foote Sanctuary: Botanic Garden Loop

Highlights

This reserve is rich in bird and plant life with a various of walk options. At the Park Lane entrance, you will find a map of the walking paths, as well as information on how this Sanctuary was donated by a local farming family in honour of their son who was killed during WWI.

Throughout the park are information signs on various trees such as the pink bloodwood and Bunya pine and other woodland and eucalyptus species.

The most popular walk is the Botanic Track (608 m. Easy to Moderate). This sealed loop path meanders through the rainforest with 3 bridge crossings over creeks. If you’re with littlies or oldies, this is the easiest little loop in this quiet reserve, with benches to sit and relax along the way. Approx 20 mins return.

Other walks in the Sanctuary include:

Cascade Circuit. (Moderate) A side circuit and steep descent off Botanic Track, to the flowing cascades. Approx 40 minutes.
Eucalyptus Track. (Moderate)
Boundary Track (Moderate - Difficult)

There are over 80 recorded species of birds in the Foote Sanctuary. Red chested King Parrot Male, Noisy Pittas, Fan Tails, Green Catbirds. Plus, you can often see swamp wallabies.

How to get there

To the starting point: Make your way to the Buderim main shopping precinct (Main Street). Continue along Main Street (which turns in Kings Street) and continue through the roundabout towards Mooloolaba Road. Travel a short distance before turning left into Foote Avenue. Proceed through the first roundabout to Fountain Road and take the first left into Park Lane. Travel to the end of Park Lane and have reached the official Sanctuary entrance. There is plenty of parking and facilities to enjoy – walk under the beautiful entrance archway and being your journey!

To the end point: The end point is the same as your starting point.

About this place

Suitable for walking
Barbeque on site
Picnic table on site
Toilets on site
Playground on site

Walking track grade: Grade 2; A formed track with gentle hills and the occasional step. Clearly signposted, and no walking experience needed.

Graded on the Queensland Parks walking track scale. Walk with care(opens in a new tab)

Managed by

Sunshine Coast Council

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Safety

In an emergency, call 000. Always adventure safely!

Always follow any local signage, it contains key information and conditions can change at any time.
Use the trails with consideration for your abilities, be prepared for the adventure ahead:
- Be aware of the weather conditions, found here: Bureau of Meteorology — Queensland(opens in a new tab)
- Always wear appropriate clothing, focus on good footwear.
- Always bring more water than you think you will need.
- Be Sun Safe!
- Always let someone know where you are going that isn't going with you.
Just getting started try this site for good useful information: Trail Hiking Australia — hike safety(opens in a new tab)
Sunshine Coast Council does its best to keep this information current, but things change, so be aware that a trail may not be as listed here.

2 ratings

Ash7 years ago

Who would of thought of this secret gem on top of Buderim hidden away.. a nice walk through patches of rainforest and some open space area to relax. Paths are very well maintained by volunteers I believe and is not too difficult the walk. Worth a look if in the area

Kimberley7 years ago

This is a magic shady spot for a bushwalk! The local community group have been working hard restoring the bushland and creating a wonderful spot for a picnic or stroll.