Proteaceae and Banksia Plant Stories Guided Walk

Sunshine Coast Council

Maroochy Regional Bushland Botanic Garden, Arts & Ecology Centre

Maroochy Botanic Garden

The Botanic Garden features a stunning mix of natural bushland koala habitat, display gardens and recreation areas.  It is also an inspiring backdrop for a range of events: from performance and visual art to educational and wellbeing experiences.

What Banksia is that?Few plants are more closely identified with the popular image of Australian Flora than Banksias. Visit Banksias and other plants in the Proteaceae Family on an historical and botanical journey with a trained guide in the delightful grounds of the Maroochy Regional Bushland Botanic Garden. Hear about renowned Botanist Sir Joseph Banks after whom the Banksia species were named. Admire the beautiful Proteaceae Family specimens growing in the Garden and view the exquisite drawings of Sydney Parkinson who travelled with Sir Joseph Banks in 1770 on Captain Cook’s ship, The Endeavour. Recall your childhood memories with May Gibbs stories of Snugglepot and Cuddlepie, and The Big Bad Banksia Men.Take time out to connect with nature. Awaken your senses. Nourish your soul.This walk is suitable for adults and will include walking on both paved and gravel surfaces in the natural bush setting of the Botanic Gardens. Please dress for a walk outdoors.Meet: Entrance to the Arts and Ecology Centre, Maroochy Bushland Botanic GardensPlease note: Walk content and botanical references are designed for adult participants.