The Maroochy Bushland Botanic Garden is a place for plants. A place that displays, cultivates and tells the story of the natural landscapes that shape the character of the Sunshine Coast. The plant collection is the cornerstone of the botanic garden and provides a place for people to study, conserve, enjoy and learn about plants.
The plant collection contains 349 species from the Sunshine Coast region. This region incorporates the Sunshine Coast and surrounding environments, west to Conondale Ranges, north to Gympie and south to the Gold Coast. Some of the plants located in the botanic garden are found growing naturally on site, while others have been planted.
Trees
Tree species native to the region
Shrubs
Shrubs and bushes native to the region
Groundcovers and small plants
Groundcovers and herbacious plants native to the region
Vines
Climbing and scrambling plants native to the region
Grasses
Grasses, rushes and sedges native to the region
Endangered, vulnerable and rare species
The plant collection plays an important role in the conservation of rare and endangered plant species.
Conservation significance
Highlighting the unique flora of the Sunshine Coast.
Koala conservation
The Maroochy Bushland Botanic Garden is home to a population of koalas.