Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve

A network of boardwalk and bush tracks winds through the heart of the rainforest, where ancient trees, ferns and wildlife including pademelons, brush turkeys and a rich variety of birds can be observed at close range. The Rainforest Discovery Centre opens each morning with interactive displays about the reserve's ecology, and knowledgeable staff and volunteers are regularly on hand.

The reserve is particularly beautiful in the morning, when mist rolls across the Glass House Mountains and birdlife is most active. A cafe adjacent to the car park serves coffee and light meals. Rainforest walks are open from 7am to 6pm daily, though the Discovery Centre is closed on public holidays.