Welcome to Your Botanic Garden: Koala Food Tree
Maroochy Regional Bushland Botanic Garden, Arts and Ecology Centre
General Admission
$5
Be inspired by your local botanic garden with a relaxing walk of the Maroochy Bushland Botanic Garden, led by volunteer guides.
Immerse yourself in nature as you discover the features of this beautiful open space, its plant collections and history.
Koala Food Tree Feature
Koalas are fussy eaters. They love local eucalypts — but only some of them. So how do they choose?
Join us for a guided walk through the Botanic Garden and discover how trees that look almost identical can be worlds apart on a koala’s menu. Using a simple, hands‑on key, learn how to spot the four main groups of local eucalypts and start telling them apart with confidence.
Along the way, discover the signs koalas leave behind. Learn where to look, what to notice, and how to read these clues like a koala detective.
You’ll finish the walk able to recognise several koala food trees, armed with fascinating eucalypt knowledge, and with a whole new appreciation for the trees that support one of Australia’s most iconic animals.
Come for the koalas — stay for the trees.
Planning Your Visit
Paths are both sealed and unsealed and vary from relatively flat to a moderate gradient. Come dressed for a walk in the outdoors. Bookings are essential.
Meet at the entrance to the Arts & Ecology Centre, Maroochy Bushland Botanic Garden.
About this Walk Series
The Welcome to Your Botanic Garden walks are held on the first Saturday of each month. Some dates feature particular garden highlights, so be sure to check the full calendar of events.
