Friends of Dularcha National Park

16/06/2026

Dularcha Matters

Some questions for our volunteers and followers:

Moving forward do you have any ideas for activities (topics) that you would like to see occur in Dularcha National Park?

Would you volunteer on another day? Is a morning or afternoon preferred?

Is the location of our monthly event best or would changing to another entry point be preferred?

What does Dularcha National Park mean to you?

Looking forward to seeing everyone's thoughts. You can message us your thoughts as well.

Don't forget our upcoming monthly event on the 4th of July. Stay tuned for updates on what will be happening.

10/06/2026

More w**ds observed in Dularcha National Park.

08/06/2026

A selection of w**ds found in Dularcha National Park. Stay tuned for more updates

06/06/2026

Event recap 06/06/2026

Lantana versus Madeira Vine

The group had an amazing working bee this morning with 11 people joining us for a morning of w**ding, great company and enjoying the beautiful winter sun!

Welcome to our 3 new volunteers who put in a huge effort today. It was a pleasure to have you with us.

We focused on continuing to remove the Lantana to the East of the walking track. A group got stuck back into re-treating the Madeira Vine patch by the carpark - the group learnt all about the scrape and treat method and managed to find numerous Madeira Vine saplings.

Other w**ds removed included:
Camphor Laurel (Cinnamomum camphora)
Mock Orange (Murraya paniculata)
Umbrella Tree (Heptapleurum actinophyllum)
Coral Berry (Ardisia crenata)
Passionfruit (Passiflora edulis)
Rough Lemon (Citrus x taitensis)

The morning finished with a walk and talk in the bush and we were able to check out some more threatened plants.

Thank you to everyone who joined us today, your efforts are making a huge difference to the National Park and everyone involved in the group.

Heres a fun fact: Since the 1st of February 2026 the Friends of Dularcha community have put in 200 volunteer hours. What a huge effort!

Check out some photos below.

04/06/2026

As we near closer to our next volunteering day on Saturday, let's take a closer look at some historical imagery showcasing Dularcha National Park.

For Landsborough & Mooloolah residents can you spot your house in the below photos?

See: https://qldglobe.information.qld.gov.au/
See: https://qldday.initiatives.qld.gov.au/

We look forward to seeing everyone at 8am on Saturday at the Northern Entrance to Dularcha National Park. Let's show some QLD spirit and dig deep and keep the Lantana under control.

02/06/2026

From the Sunshine Coast to the Gold Coast and beyond, volunteers are out in force this week. Here’s where you can get involved

Friends of Currimundi Lake - Monthly Volunteer Event
🌿WEDNESDAY, 2nd June | 8:30am - 11:30am
Every helping hand keeps Currimundi Lake thriving for wildlife and people alike. Come volunteer with Queensland National Parks to protect this beautiful place for generations to come.
📍 Currimundi Lake Conservation Park
📩 RSVP: [email protected]

Friends of Parks Noosa - Monthly Volunteer Event
🌿WEDNESDAY, 3rd June | 8:30am - 11:30am
Caring for Noosa National Park alongside Queensland National Parks is one of those mornings you'll want to make a habit. Come be part of the community keeping this wild, beautiful place thriving.
📍 Noosa National Park
📩 RSVP: [email protected]

Daisy Hill Natural Area Volunteers - Monthly Habitat Restoration Event
🌿SATURDAY, 6th June | 8:00am - 11:00am
Your local bushland needs you, and Daisy Hill Natural Area Volunteers makes caring for it genuinely rewarding. Together, you can keep Daisy Hill Conservation Park wild, beautiful, and thriving for every creature that calls it home.
📍 Daisy Hill Conservation Park
📩 RSVP: [email protected]

Friends of Tamborine National Park - Monthly Event
🌿SATURDAY, 6th June | 8:00am - 11:00am
Good people, fresh air, and one of Queensland's most beloved parks. What more could you need? Come be part of the community that keeps Tamborine National Park thriving.
📍 Tamborine National Park
📩 RSVP: [email protected]

Friends of Dularcha National Park - Monthly Habitat Restoration Event
🌿SATURDAY, 6th June | 8:30am - 11:30am
There's something special about caring for Dularcha National Park with people who love it as much as you do. Friends of Dularcha National Park welcomes all who want to connect, care, and get their hands dirty for this beautiful park.
📍 Dularcha National Park
📩 RSVP: https://www.facebook.com/share/1DqF7ziQ98/

Friends of Tallebudgera Creek Conservation Park - Monthly Habitat Restoration Event
🌿SUNDAY, 7th June | 8:00am - 11:00am
This Sunday’s event is a special cocos palm blitz! Volunteers, along with Friends of Tallebudgera Creek Conservation Park, will be drilling and injecting 167 invasive cocos palms at the western end of the park in a targeted effort to restore habitat for local wildlife. No experience needed; tools, training, and good company all provided.
📍 Tallebudgera Creek Conservation Park
📩 RSVP: https://www.facebook.com/share/1CS9x7m86Q/

Friends of Broadwater State Forest - Citizen Science
🌿SUNDAY, 7th June | 9:30am - 12:30pm
Granite Belt Sustainable Action Network GBSAN is welcoming new Friends to Broadwater State Forest for a warm, hands-on park induction. Join Queensland National Parks for an on-site induction followed by a field demonstration on setting up wildlife monitoring cameras with Paul Revie from Quoll Society. All are welcome to join the first in-field event for this brand new group in the Granite Belt, just outside of Stanthorpe.
📍 Broadwater State Forest
📩 RSVP: [email protected]

Queensland’s parks need people who care. If that’s you, RSVP to your nearest event above and get involved!

31/05/2026

Come join us this weekend!!
Come and join us for our monthly working bee this Saturday.
The team will be continuing their work managing lantana and other w**ds around the northern entrance of Dularcha. There are a range of activities you can get involved in for example:

1) Our famous lantana pulling hit workout
2) For those that want to id more plants we can offer a walk and w**d.
3) if sitting and listening to the birds is more your thing, we have a nice patch of Singapore daisy to frolic (hand w**d pull) in.

So come along for a morning of chats, laughs and movement - there is no better way to start your weekend.

📟 When: Saturday the 6th of June (this weekend!)
🕟 Time: 8:00am - 11:00am
📍Where: Dularcha National Park - Northern Entrance (off South Paget Street, Mooloolah Valley) – check out event link for the google maps pin.

What to Bring:
👟Enclosed shoes, long-sleeve clothing, and a hat
💧 A water bottle and/or snack
🧴 Sunscreen & bug spray
🧤Gloves (if you have your own)
🌩️ Events are weather-dependent, so be sure to check for updates before heading out.
See the event for more information:
https://www.facebook.com/share/1bMVbNiSUL/

Send a message to learn more

26/05/2026

Just some colour to brighten up the rainy days ahead. What's your favourite flowering plant in Dularcha?

Send a message to learn more

22/05/2026

Plants do matter on International Day for Biological Diversity.

Did you know that in South East Queensland there are over 200 rare or threatened plants? Here on the Sunshine Coast we have 75 rare or threatened plants. How many do you think occur in Dularcha National Park?

We're happy to confirm that 11 threatened plant species have so far been observed in the park (Current as of 22/05/26). Targeted surveys are continuing to confirm the existence in the park of the Vulnerable Ricinocarpos speciosus, an uncommon shrub threatened by Lantana which was last observed in the park in 2001. Please see the photos below of each threatened plant found so far (further details to be finalised shortly).

A big thanks goes out to all citizen scientists who have visited the park and continue to do so. Don't forget we also have a project on iNaturalist that anyone can join (Project Name: Friends of Dularcha National Park).

We encourage all Mooloolah and Landsborough residents to learn about the incredible biodiversity that occurs in their properties. Reach out if you have a plant on your property that can't be identified and we will endeavour to assist you when available.

Friends of Parks Queensland Queensland National Parks Queensland Threatened Plant Network

20/05/2026

Happy National Volunteer Week! We want to take a moment to celebrate YOU. Thank you for bringing your energy and your skills to our group. We couldn't do what we do without you! Thank you to our Vollies!💚💚💚

Our huge efforts in decreasing the Lantana infestations and the likely eradication of Cat's Claw Creeper from the park haven't gone unnoticed. Our efforts on the Mooloolah side of the park are giving threatened plants like Scrub Turpentine & Richmond Birdwing Vine a fighting chance.

While we don't have any community events planned for this weekend, we hope everyone has a well earned rest.

Our next event is planned for the 6th of June. All are welcome, no experience required.