Welcome to the Living Smart Program | Welcome to the Living Smart Program

All of these centres have volunteers on hand to guide you and tell you about what's new and interesting, especially as seasons change.

Maroochy Bushland Botanic Garden

There are a range of guided walks hosted by volunteer guides, self-guided walks and other activities in the garden.

For events, visitor information and activities at Arts and Ecology Centre visit Maroochy Regional Bushland Botanic Garden

Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve

Walking Tracks

Rainforest guides help you to discover more on your walk through the reserve.

Pre-booked guided walks of the rainforest are available 9am – 3.30pm daily.

Walks are conducted by volunteer guides who have an intimate knowledge of the forest and can point out many sights that you might otherwise miss.

All school and other organised groups (e.g. community groups and tours) must pre-book their visit, regardless of whether they are seeking a guide. This helps to ensure all visitors have a positive experience, avoids a clash with another group and minimises overcrowding and damage to the reserve.

Visit the Mary Cairncross website for more info

To learn more about the Rain Forest Custodians and the support they provide visit Friends of Mary Cairncross Association

Maroochy Wetlands Sanctuary

Young boy on the jetty at the end of the boardwalk, Maroochy Wetlands

Self Guided Walks

Poetry Trail

Learn more about the sanctuary's volunteers and the work they do visit:

Maroochy Wetlands Sanctuary Support Group Inc

Volunteer at an Environmental Visitor Centre

Maroochy Regional Bushland Botanic Garden, Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve and the Maroochy Wetlands Sanctuary at Bli Bli. It's also a great way to stay healthy, active and connected to your local community.

Learn more about how you can get involved in conservation by becoming a volunteer Environmental Visitor Centres

Guided Bushwalking

If you're interested in exploring further afield and are unsure where to start or don't want to go it alone, we recommend joining a bush walking group. Better still, Healthy Sunshine Coast offers a series of guided walks hosted by experienced local club, Sunshine Coast Bushwalking Inc.