The multi-award-winning, privately-owned Maleny Botanic Gardens and Bird World is an inclusive and accessible attraction that sits high on an escarpment in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland with breathtaking views across the Glasshouse Mountains.
Garden zones to be explored include a fragrant rose garden, reflective oriental garden, ancient rainforests, and 25-million-year-old rock formations.
Everyone loves the unique walk-through interactive bird aviaries with more than 600 birds at Bird World, as well as the Farm Friends petting zoo – no doubt leaving enriched with unforgettable memories and new friends. They connect people to places, plants and animals continuously develop their Edutainment venue, combining the fun entertainment with education about their natural environment.
Most of the birds are donated, unwanted birds, now enjoying every day here at the Bird World Sanctuary.
Accessibility is an important factor for them since they are on the side of the mountain, and the terrain is steep. Buggy hire is available to make the steep slopes accessible to the less mobile guests, or just to add some fun to the exploring of the various waterfalls and fabulous lakes.
Visitors of all ages love this way of travelling around, it’s quiet and safe, and much easier than walking – which they can still do to access the areas that are not concreted and closed to buggies.
A fleet of 25 golf buggies is available for hire on an hourly basis from reception. They have two golf buggies that are able to take wheelchairs and we have upgraded our fleet of golf carts with AI technology that includes geofencing, map and points of interest.
The Maleny Botanic Gardens and Bird World recently took out the Experiences award for large businesses at the Sunshine Coat Business awards.
In announcing the win judges said “Maleny Botanic Gardens and Bird World is more than a destination – it’s an unforgettable experience. With breathtaking Glasshouse Mountain views and rare, hands-on encounters with macaws and black cockatoos, they inspire wonder in every guest. Proudly Sunshine Coast, they drive tourism, support local jobs, and share Queensland’s beauty with the world. With a commitment to eco-tourism, accessibility, and heartfelt hospitality, they connect people to nature in a way that is truly magical.”
