Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve comprises 55 hectares of subtropical rainforest overlooking the Glass House Mountains landscape. A remnant of the rainforests that once covered the Blackall Range, the reserve is a living museum of diverse plant and animal life which will delight with its tranquility and beauty.
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Conspicuous ground-dweller Noisy pitta
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Endangered beauty Richmond birdwing butterfly
Bugs in the system
Invertebrates
An abundance of invertebrates inhabit the undergrowth in our forest: ants, butterflies, wasps, bees, spiders, centipedes and even crustaceans. Invertebrates are thought to make up 97% of all animals on earth. They are crucial workers in the ecosystem as pollinators, garbage collectors and food sources. Many species remain to be identified, here we have profiled a few known to live in the reserve.
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Vulnerable colour-changer Cascade tree frog
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Have you seen this species? Purple shelf fungi
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A wallaby with status Red-legged Pademelon
Visitors of all ages will enjoy exploring the multi-sensory, interactive educational displays
Visiting as a school group? Visiting as a tour group? click here .
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Geological history
Learn about the ancient and changing landscape and how the Glass House Mountains were formed
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European history
Learn about early settlement, timber extraction and the families and individuals who protected the forest for future generations
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Traditional Owners
Learn more about Jinibara people - their history, culture and future
We are partnering with entomologists and arachnologists from the Queensland Museum to undertake the first broad taxonomic study of invertebrates at Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve. Tiny Giants is a four-day public event that showcases and celebrates invertebrate species and scientific research. From Thursday 21 October - Sunday 24 October, walks, talks, workshops and events will ignite curiosity about and stewardship of the miniscule and marvellous world of insects, spiders and other creepy crawlies.
Art meets entomology Creative Researcher announced