Plan Your Visit to Foote Sanctuary
Discover the essential facilities and scenic walking tracks that Foote Sanctuary has to offer. Easily accessible, our sanctuary invites you to explore nature while honouring our heritage.
How to Reach Foote Sanctuary Easily
Foote Sanctuary is conveniently located on Buderim Mountain, easily accessible by car or public transport. Follow our detailed directions below to ensure a smooth journey.
Parking available on-site for all visitors.
Public transport options are nearby for convenience.
Follow the signs for easy navigation.
Main Entrance & Car park
Location: Park Lane, Buderim Qld. 4556.
Directions
From the Sunshine Motorway
Turn off the Sunshine Motorway at the Buderim/Mooloolaba exit and follow Mooloolaba Road up towards Buderim till you get to the Dixon Road roundabout. Head around the roundabout back along Mooloolaba Road a short way and turn left at Foote Avenue. Continue on Fountain Road, then turn left into Park Lane.
From the Bruce Highway
Take the exit from Bruce Highway for Sunshine Motorway towards Buderim/Sippy Downs, then take the Dixon Rd exit. At the top of the hill take the roundabout exit for Mooloolaba Rd and turn left at Foote Avenue. Continue on Fountain Road, then turn left into Park Lane
By public transport:
The main entrance is a ten minute walk downhill from the 'Mooloolaba Road at Foote Ave' bus stop of the 616 (Maroochydore - USC Sippy Downs route)..
By Foot:
The Sanctuary can be accessed by sealed walking paths:
- at the end of Parkview Terrace
- from Eckersley Avenue (Tom Simper walk)
- and unsealed, steep paths from Grant Street and Jeune Drive (via Irene Sheen Park)
Explore our Facilities at Foote Sanctuary
The Sanctuary is designed to make your time here easy and enjoyable, whether you’re taking a quiet walk, sharing a picnic, or exploring the tracks with family and friends.
Picnic And Barbecue Areas
Enjoy shaded picnic grounds with tables, an electric barbecue, and a water fountain. Rubbish bins and dog bag dispensers help keep the Sanctuary tidy.
Toilets And Accessibility
A modern toilet block and sloping path from the carpark provide easy access. Paths connect straight into the rainforest so everyone can explore.
Discover Our Scenic Walking Tracks
Foote Sanctuary is home to five walking tracks, from gentle strolls to more challenging circuits. Each trail showcases the Sanctuary’s rainforest, woodland, and birdlife, offering something for every visitor.
Part of the Buderim Walks Network
The tracks here also connect with the wider Buderim Walks network, with markers throughout the Sanctuary and nearby areas to help guide your journey.
Before You Start
Wear suitable footwear, bring insect repellent, and stay on marked paths for a safe and enjoyable walk.
Enjoy Our Trails Through Rainforest And Woodland
Discover Foote Sanctuary on foot with a choice of five walking tracks. From short, easy strolls to longer, more challenging hikes, each trail offers a different way to experience the beauty and diversity of the Sanctuary.
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BOTANIC TRACK - 20 mins
Follows a sealed path through 'young' rainforest. Picturesque creeks and native plantings (many labelled) make this the most popular of Sanctuary walks. (Easy - Moderate).
*suitable for wheelchair access
CASCADE CIRCUIT - 40 mins
Steep descent from sealed track but worth the walk to view the permanent water flow over the basalt rocks nestled amongst the young rainforest canopy. (Moderate).
SOUTHERN TRACK - 15 mins
Pleasant undulating, bush track through original Sanctuary rainforest established more than fifty years ago. (Easy).
*not currently illustrated
BRANT'S CIRCUIT - 1 hour
Takes walkers through an area donated to the community by the Brant family. Birdlife abundant through rainforest sections. Be aware that the walk back to the rotunda is all uphill. (Moderate - Difficult).
EUCALYPTUS TRACK - 45 mins
Beautiful walk through natural woodland forest and eucalyptus (gum tree) plantings. Plenty of birds on the ground and in the trees. (Moderate).
Facilities and Features
Explore Our Sanctuary: Your Gateway to Nature and Community
The EJ Foote Memorial Sanctuary is a flora and fauna reserve. It is known to support two hundred and seventy two indigenous flora species, a haven for over one hundred species of birds and a significant habitat for small mammals including gliders and swamp wallabies. Regeneration of the land in the last 80 years (mostly by volunteers) has brought back the forest after significant disruption.
Discover Our Sanctuary's Rich History and Heritage
Learn about the land, the Foote family, and the sanctuary’s story.
Honouring Our Heroes Through Memorial Services
Discover our living memorials and the tree planting process.
Future Projects for a Sustainable Foote Sanctuary
Read about upcoming projects and long-term conservation strategies.
Join Us in Making a Difference
Explore the beauty of Foote Sanctuary and get involved in our community efforts. Your participation helps preserve our natural heritage and supports local wildlife.