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Maroochy Regional Bushland Botanic Garden: Mossy Log Walk

Maroochy Regional Bushland Botanic Garden: Mossy Log Walk
Tanawha
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0.1km
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The garden, including the Arts and Ecology Centre, is set amongst 82 hectares of eucalypt and riparian forest, with creeks, lagoons and walking tracks.

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.

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  • Icon showing this activity has a picnic table on sitePicnic table on site
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  • Icon showing fires are permitted at this activityFires permitted
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  • Picnic table on site Picnic table on site Picnic table on site
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  • Fires prohibited Fires prohibited Fires prohibited
  • Camping prohibited Camping prohibited Camping prohibited
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