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Description
Noosa Botanic Gardens comprises of eight hectares of botanical gardens on banks of Lake MacDonald with extensive paved track network. Best areas for birding are along the foreshore and around the rainforest section where Barred Cuckooshrike and other rainforest frugivores can often be found while figs are fruiting in the warmer months.
There is an extensive network of tracks to explore the gardens but the best tracks for birding are are in the southern section around the rainforest circuit and nearby track by the inlet to the shore of the SW bay of the lake.
The gardens themselves are mature and peaceful with accessible public toilets, drinking fountains & plenty of seating areas for a picnic. There is also live music on the first Sunday morning of the month. The adjoining parkland to the north has a boat ramp if you fancy launching a kayak to explore the lake futher.
Details
Access
Access from Cooroy via Lake MacDonald Drive, car parking spaces provided within entry to gardens. Click on the P in the map for directions or coordinates. Entry is free and the gardens are open 24 hours 7 days a week.
Terrain and Habitat
Wetland , Forest , Lake , ParkConditions
FlatCircular trail
YesIs a telescope useful?
NoGood birding season
All year roundBest time to visit
Spring , AutumnRoute
Wide path , Paved roadDifficulty walking trail
EasyAccessible by
Foot , WheelchairBirdwatching hide / platform
NoLinks
- Friends of Noosa Botanic Gardens
- Lake MacDonald Noosa Botanical Gardens eBird Hotspot
- Photo Wompoo Fruit Dove by Tallarook, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons