EJ Foote Sanctuary

30/08/2026

In the past few weeks there have been a number of Koala sightings in the northern part of the sanctuary.
Sanctuary Association Volunteers have also noticed people with large dogs "Off Leash".

Wandering dogs and koalas cannot coexist.

All dogs in the Foote Sanctuary must be restrained on a leash. If people persist in abusing the privelege to bring their dogs to the sanctuary restrained, the Sanctuary Association will recommend to Sunshine Coast Council that dogs be prohibited in the the Sanctuary in future.

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16/07/2026

Another four steps on the Cascade circuit today. Only twelve left, which will go on site in the next four weeks.

02/07/2026

To help people to navigate their way around the Foote Sanctuary volunteers have started to install track markers around the Sanctuary. These are colour coded to match the maps that are around the Sanctuary. We have started on the Cascade Circuit marked in red, but other markers that indicate track colour will be placed on the other tracks in the next few weeks

02/07/2026

Today Foote Sanctuary Volunteers installed four more steps on the Cascade Track. As we get further down the track, access is becoming more difficult because of the extra distance that the steps need to be carried.

11/06/2026

Foote Sanctuary volunteers have recommenced the upgrade of the Cascades Track by placing additional steps in some of the badly eroded sections. We are now past the point where we have access with the power carrier due to the steep slope, so each step has to be carried in on a two man frame developed for the purpose. Today five more steps were installed.

19/03/2026

12/03/2026

Today Foote Sanctuary volunteers installed new bike racks in the car park to enable visitors to store their bikes while using the walking tracks or working in the sanctuary.

18/02/2026

The Foote Sanctuary Association has just launched its new Website https://footesanctuarybuderim.com.au/ The upgrade was funded with grants from Sunshine Coast Council and the Commonwealth Government Stronger Communities Fund, supplemented by Association funds.

Any feedback on the new site would be welcome using the 'Contact us' page on the site.

Welcome to the Eric Joseph Foote War Memorial Sanctuary, a serene 17-hectare park dedicated to rainforest restoration and honouring our heroes. Explore our diverse flora and fauna while enjoying the beauty of nature in Buderim.

21/01/2026

Great to see some Nature Journaling at Foote - recently from the Sunshine Coast Nature Sketchers
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13/01/2026

Have you seen this new family at Foote?