Nice spot for a picnic lunch and to enjoy seeing kookaburras up close. The staff at the visitor centre were helpful and knowledgeable and keen for people to have a good time. We saw a variety of birds and also lots of pademelons. The walking tracks are well maintained and the trees very impressive.

Having decided to visit Mary Cairncross reserve we arrived at lunchtime and had a delicious meal in the restaurant served by very friendly staff. Afterwards we visited the discovery centre, which was very informative. We then went in to the reserve itself and had an enjoyable walk during which we spotted some wallabies and interesting birds. It was a very lovely day out.

Small area of preserved forest with a walk on a defined trail of about 1-2Km in length. There is both a well set up visitors centre and a tearoom with a view for after the walk. Lots of information boards unobtrusively placed by the side of the trail. You hear many different birds and if you stop and wait quietly you may catch a glimpse of a local marsupial. Better than the beach.

Highlight of Sunshine Coast trip. Please note this amazing reserve is open until 5.00pm. The walk through the rainforest is full of outstanding flora and fauna. Look out for twisted vines around enormous tree trunks, ancient rainforest trees, padimelons , abundant bird life and tranquility at its best. The cafe has delicious salads, cakes etc