Rainforest walks are open from 7am to 6pm daily.
The internal-circuits are between 1.3km and 1.7km long, including the:
- rainforest loop
- pademelon loop
- piccabeen loop
These internal circuits are classified as Grade 2 tracks: the track is a hardened and compacted surface and may have gentle hill sections and occasional steps.
Wheelchair accessibility is catered for on both the:
- Glider Gallery boardwalk (accessed through the Rainforest Discovery Centre) and
- Butterfly Walk (following the open-lawn perimeter)
Talk to our friendly volunteers in the Rainforest Discovery Centre to find out more.
The Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve features a variety of trails, including tranquil walking tracks, boardwalks, and viewing platforms. The main rainforest track is a well-maintained path that winds through the lush subtropical rainforest. Some trails are accessible by wheelchair. The trails are surrounded by dense foliage, towering trees, and diverse plant life, providing a serene and picturesque environment for a walk.
Plan your walking experience by downloading the walking trail map[1692KB].
View our walking tracks via satellite imagery on Adventure Sunshine Coast.
Download the forest detective trail guide if you are walking with junior explorers.
Protecting our forest
You will come across plenty of the animals in the reserve. Help care for our wildlife by giving them space and not feeding them. Human food can make them sick and too much attention can stress them. Find out more about how can you help protect our forest.