Immerse yourself in nature as you discover the features of this beautiful open space, its plant collections, wildlife and history. Enjoy the physical, mental and emotional benefits which being in and learning about your local botanic garden can bring.
Our knowledgeable volunteer guides offer a range of walks. There is something to suit everyone.
Join our monthly Welcome to Your Botanic Garden walk. Held on the first Saturday of the month.
We also offer a selection of curated walks held in conjunction with special events and seasonal activities. Topics include native edibles, mindfulness, wildlife, wildflowers and art. All walks are $5 per person. See the list of upcoming walks below for details and registration.
Visiting with a group? Pre-booked guided walks at a date and time to suit you are also available. Visit our guided tours page for details on how to book a walk.
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.
All walks start at the entrance to the Arts and Ecology Centre, Maroochy Bushland Botanic Garden. For details on how to get to the Botanic Garden, visit our getting here page.
2026 public guided walks
| Date | Walk | Registration |
| Thursday, 5 February | Sweet treats: Native edibles for your backyard - Discover the native plants you can grow in your backyard and how to incorporate them into your everyday cooking. | Bookings essential |
| Saturday, 7 February | Welcome to your botanic garden: Gondwana Garden feature - Step back in time to explore the ancient wonders of the plant kingdom that thrived when dinosaurs roamed the earth. | Bookings essential |
| Saturday, 14 February | Sweet treats: Native edibles for your backyard - Discover the native plants you can grow in your backyard and how to incorporate them into your everyday cooking. | Bookings essential |
| Saturday, 7 March | Welcome to your botanic garden - Discover the features of this beautiful open space, its native plant collections and history. | Bookings essential |