Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve
Come and explore the rainforest
Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve
Immerse your senses in a rainforest filled with plant and animal life overlooking the spectacular Glasshouse Mountains.
See and Do
The rainforest reserve
Make the most of your visit by learning about the special creatures who live here
A place to cherish
The rainforest
The reserve protects an important patch of subtropical rainforest.
Stars of the rainforest
Birds
As you enter the forest you will hear the layered orchestra of bird song all around you. 141 different bird species live in the reserve.
Fascinating fauna
Mammals
Encounter the warmblooded creatures who hop, fly and scurry
Herpetofauna
Reptiles and amphibians
The reserve is home to several species of frog, snake, lizard and skink, some of which are threatened.
Bugs in the System
Invertebrates
An abundance of invertebrates inhabit all layers of the forest, their activity often going unseen.
Amazing mycelia
Fungi
Beneath your feet and within the plants themselves is a living network of mycelium - the kingdom of fungi.
Plants
The reserve is home to more than 300 flora species, including several threatened species.
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Get to know the reserve
See and Do
This 55-hectare sub-tropical rainforest is home to many amazing plants, animals. It will delight visitors with it's tranquillity and beauty.
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Learn about our facilities and what to expect so that you can make the most of your visit
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The forest has many stories, as a site of both natural and cultural heritage
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