Maroochy Regional Bushland Botanic Garden: Mossy Log Walk

Suitability

Suitable for walkers out to see a range of native bush in a small area with great supporting facilities and information. Great place to take young kids for an exploration of the natural world.

MOSSY LOG WALK HIGHLIGHTS

Accessible from the Fern Glade walk this pathway will guide visitors past a mossy fallen forest giant. This tree is slowly decomposing and providing nutrients and shelter for many ferns, fungi and epiphytes.

Afterwards

Grab a coffee and a bite to eat at Compass Café, or BYO picnic and enjoy one of the many spots to have lunch. Once done here it’s a short hop up the hill to Buderim and all the views and activities the town has to offer. Spend time enjoying the beauty and botanical heritage of the gardens. The gardens include a variety of attractions along the walks, that can be enjoyed by visitors of all agers. Art exhibitions, educational workshops and events are held in the garden and purpose-built Arts and Ecology Centre throughout the year. Grab a coffee or bite to eat at the café, or BYO picnic and enjoy one of the many spots to have lunch!

How to get there

To the starting point: Traveling on the Bruce Highway (M1) take the exit onto the Sunshine Motorway. Take the Tanawha Tourist exit off the Sunshine Motorway. You then turn onto Main Creek Road and take the turn onto Radbourne then Palm Creek Roads. The gardens are a left turn off Palm Creek Rd on the same turn as the golf club.

Just follow the signs and you will get there!

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

Accessibility guide

Short, relatively flat and suitable for people of all abilities. Start from the top of the Ferny Glade Walk rather than the bottom of the car park to avoid the steep incline - in that direction it is an easy (green) trail.

About this place

Suitable for walking
Drinking water available
Picnic table on site
Toilets 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.