Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve in Maleny, Queensland | Landmark & historical place

Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve

Locality: Maleny, Queensland

Phone: +61 7 5429 6122

Address: 148 Mountain View Road 4552 Maleny, QLD, Australia

Website: https://mary-cairncross.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au

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23.01.2022 The Richmond birdwing butterflies are back. A female was spotted laying her eggs on one of the Richmond birdwing vines (Parastolochia praevenosa) growing in the reserve. The female Richmond birdwing is larger than the distinctive green and black male. While the adult butterflies can feed on blossoms from a number of plants the caterpillars are reliant on the Richmond birdwing vine. The vine is listed as threatened in Queensland but is making a come back due to an amazing community planting effort.

22.01.2022 Meet Maleny artist Julie Hanrahan who created an exclusive hand-coloured linoprint design for the Rainforest Discovery Centre retail space based on our iconic strangler figs. You can find this beautiful design on tote bags and tea towels. Pop into the Discovery Centre to have a look!

21.01.2022 A gorgeous eastern yellow robin (Eopsaltria australis) singing it’s little heart out in the forest today.

19.01.2022 Entomological legend Dr Don Sands OAM presenting on the endangered Southern pink underwing moth (Phyllodes imperialis smithersi) at our most recent Cairncross Conversations program. The pink underwing moth larvae feed exclusively on the carronia vine (Caronia multisepalea), an uncommon rainforest vine now limited to small pockets of intact rainforest such as Mary Cairncross. To receive information about upcoming cairncross conversations events please email [email protected].

18.01.2022 A rare photograph of a strikingly-coloured Wompoo fruit-dove sitting on its nest. If you look very closely you'll see the chick peeking out in front. Both parents construct the very flimsy nest and share incubation and care-taking duties of their single chick. It won't be long now till this one fledges ! Grateful thanks to Herbie for sharing this fabulous image with us!

17.01.2022 Catch the exhibition now - closes Sunday 11 October. Open 7 days 10am - 2pm.

12.01.2022 Botanica is a diverse exhibition by local Arts Connect members with many artworks inspired by the flora of Mary Cairncross. Open 9:30am -3:30pm daily in the Cairncross Theatrette. Posted @withregram @anniemcart #localartist #botanica #artsconnect #sunshinecoastartist #sunshinecoast

12.01.2022 #bugsinthesystem There is no error, flaw or glitch in this exhibition of beautiful fine art prints by @malenyprintmakers in the theatrette at @marycairncross_scenicreserve This exhibition showcases the diverse range of invertebrates found in our reserve including insects, arachnids and worms. Open daily until Sunday 1st November. Be sure to #buzz in for a look!!!

11.01.2022 Parents... looking for some cool school holiday fun? Try our free Rainforest Discovery Program.

09.01.2022 Spring is definitely in the air and the forest is busy-busy-busy with nest-making, egg-laying, and chick-rearing at the moment! A common sight currently is the yellow-throated scrub wren nest. This delightfully delicate nest is often suspended from a lawyer cane and is made from roots, vine tendrils, leaf skeletons, moss and twigs, and lined inside with feathers. Hopefully this precarious position protects it from hungry reptiles looking for a quick meal. Many thanks to Herbie for sharing these stunning images with us. #loveisintheair #cleverbird #springtimeintheforest

09.01.2022 The Holmes Junior Prize exhibition is open for viewing daily 10 am - 2pm through until Sunday 11 October. Come and experience the awe and wonder when you see first hand the incredible talent of students.

04.01.2022 Thank you @wildoz_ for tagging us in your beautiful photos so we are able to share with our followers This stunning shot captures the beauty of the Rufous Fantail (Rhipidura rufifrons) after a little dip You will be sure to see many of these little birds on your visit to the reserve

01.01.2022 Thanks for the beautiful shot @barunglandcare This photo was taken at Mary Cairncross and was shared by Barung Landcare for biodiversity month! The Rose-crowned fruit doves are one of the key rainforest seed dispensers and are so important to our rainforests

01.01.2022 WINNER ANNOUNCEDHolmes Junior Prize 2020 winner for the 8 years and under category is Hector Sauvage Veracruz CONGRATULATIONS Hector for producing an incre...dible artwork ~ Magpie Chick Out of the Blue, 2020, Watercolour pencil, sparkles. What an achievement Council received a RECORD 416 exceptional entries this year. You can see Hector's winning entry as well as the other 12 finalists on display at Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve until October 11, from 10am to 2pm daily. Well done and congratulations to all the finalists for this age category - Hunter Duggan, Ben O’Connor, Isla Harvey, Xavier Tegg, Sienna Carpenter, Violet, Millie Lewis, Veronica Gutierrez, Gabriel Banks, Douglas Grandy, Charlie Mestrum and Poppy McClymont. Thank-you to our 2020 Judge: Esther Horton, a talented artist and member of the Queensland Wildlife Artists Society Inc and our sponsors Friends Regional Gallery Caloundra Inc. Hector Sauvage Veracruz, Winner 8 Years & Under, Magpie Chick Out of the Blue, 2020, Watercolour pencil, sparkles.