Noosa Botanic Gardens is full of lush landscapes at this time of year, despite the season.
The colours are dynamic with much of a late-autumn hue still languishing, mixed with diverse winter-blooming foliage – and the partial draining of Lake Macdonald, as dam repair work continues, makes for more dramatic landscapes in many parts of the gardens.
What better time to enjoy a “walk in the park” – in this case, on Sunday 6 July from 10 to 11am?
Noosa Botanic Gardens is famous for its Guided Walks, where a dedicated member of the volunteer group Friends of Noosa Botanic Gardens meets up with a group of like-minded enthusiasts, to enjoy an informative tour of the gardens, your guide answering any questions as you go.
The uniquely special thing about Noosa Botanic Gardens is that, while they are curated for a generally organised impression like most others of their ilk, Noosa retains an aspect of wildness, individuality and lake aspects that can produce unexpected surprises at every turn of its many meandering paths.
The gardens are located on Lake Macdonald Drive, about 4km from Cooroy’s CBD.
If you want to be part of this tactile experience, turn up at the large shelter shed near the entrance (adjacent to the lower car park next to SEQ Park).
Of course, the weather will be a little cooler – but it’s still wise to ensure you have some insect repellent, sunscreen, closed-in shoes and a bottle of water.
Your well-behaved pooch is also welcome to join the walk – but only on a leash, and bring a ‘doggy-(poo)bag’!
A Guided Winter Walk will be held at Noosa Botanic Gardens, Lake Macdonald Drive on Sunday 6 July, 10-11am.
For more information visit Facebook/Noosa botanic Gardens friends, www.noosabotanicgardensfriends.com
