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Rainforest Discovery Centre

Rainforest Discovery Centre

Visitors of all ages will enjoy exploring the interactive displays.

Rainforest Discovery Centre
The rainforest

The rainforest

The reserve protects an important patch of subtropical rainforest.

The rainforest
Walking tracks

Walking tracks

Discover the forest at your own pace. Explore one of our forest tracks.

Walking tracks
What's On

What's On

Ignite your environmental curiosity and creativity with these exhibitions, talks and workshops.

What's On
Guided walks

Guided walks

Visiting with a group? Pre-book a guided walk.

Guided walks
Stories from the forest exhibition

Stories from the forest exhibition

Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve holds a special place in the hearts of many. This precious rainforest reserve is not here by accident. It is the result of concerted effort by many people across generations. Take a closer look at their stories. What is your story of connection?

Stories from the forest exhibition
Citizen science for nature

Citizen science for nature

Contribute to our understanding of the natural environment by joining a citizen science activity or recording observations through a free app.

Citizen science for nature
Junior Ranger Explorer

Junior Ranger Explorer

Borrow a free explorer kit for your walk in forest.

Junior Ranger Explorer
Glass house mountains

Glass house mountains

A spectacular view of an ancient landscape.

Glass house mountains
Sunshine Coast Council acknowledges the Sunshine Coast Country, home of the Kabi Kabi peoples and the Jinibara peoples, the Traditional Custodians, whose lands and waters we all now share.
We commit to working in partnership with the Traditional Custodians and the broader First Nations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) community to support self-determination through economic and community development.

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Maroochy Regional Bushland Botanic Garden
Maroochy Wetlands Sanctuary

Filming and photography

Filming on Council Land
Operation of Drones
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Rainforest Discovery Centre07 5494 2826Mountain View Cafe07 5499 9180Office07 5494 3023Email us[email protected]
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Rainforest Walks:7:00am - 6:00pm dailyRainforest Discovery Centre:9:30am - 3:30pm everydayClosed on:Australia Day, Good Friday, Easter Sunday, Anzac Day, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Years Day
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