BushTracks Eco Tour Agnes Water: Native Plants & Bush Medicine

Boardwalk, bush medicine, native bees, and morning tea in the Queensland scrub

BushTracks Eco Tour is a guided walk through 44 acres of bushland near Agnes Water led by Mike, an eco-accredited guide with 27 years' experience. You'll stroll a scenic boardwalk learning about native plant uses and wildlife habitats, taste native plants along the way, observe an active bee hive, and enjoy morning tea in a natural bush setting. The tour runs about two hours and is the only eco-tourism certified bushtucker experience on the Southern Great Barrier Reef.

Step-by-step itinerary

BushTracks Eco Tour and Nature Walk

• Meet guide at BBQ shelter
• Introduction to BushTracks family history
• Walk along bushland boardwalk
• Taste and feel native plants
• Observe native wildlife habitats
• Self-guided stroll for photography
• Enjoy morning tea prepared by guide
• Learn about Australian native bee
• Observe bees in observation hive
• Relax with lunch at BBQ shelter
• Watch birdlife on property

What’s included

• English-speaking guide with 27 years of tourism experience.
• access to the 44-acre bushland property and scenic boardwalk.
• morning tea with local organic tea and native treats.
• observation of the native bee hive.
• toilet facilities.
• opportunity to stay for lunch in the BBQ shelter with birdwatching.

Times

• Tuesday to Saturday 08:30 09:00

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Before you book

Group Up to 12

Live guide English

Meeting point and pickup No hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Ages Adult (16 and older) · Child (4 to 15 years) · Infant (under 4): free

Cancellation and refunds Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Good to know

Low physical effort Wheelchair accessible Stroller-friendly Pets welcome

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The experience

The tour starts at the BBQ shelter on the property, 6 kilometres from Agnes Water town. Mike meets you there and walks you through the family history of BushTracks before leading a gentle stroll along the boardwalk. As you move through the scrub, he shares how Aboriginal people used native plants for food and medicine, explains the role of mosaic burns in land management, and points out the habitats where native wildlife lives. You're invited to taste and feel the plants as you go: many guests spot native animals in their natural surroundings during this part of the walk.

At 10:30 you head back at your own pace, which gives photographers time to capture images and lets everyone soak in the sounds of the bush. Mike prepares morning tea while you're walking, and at 10:45 you gather to eat and listen to bird calls and rustling leaves. Before the tour ends, you'll look into an observation hive to watch native bees at work. If you want to stay longer, you can have lunch in the BBQ shelter and watch the birdlife on the property.

Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 15 years); Infant (under 4): free.

What kind of plants will I learn about on the BushTracks tour?

Mike teaches you about native plants used for bushtucker (food) and bush medicine by Aboriginal people, and you get to taste and touch them along the boardwalk. The tour focuses on how these plants were used traditionally and how they fit into the local ecosystem.

Is the boardwalk walk difficult or steep?

The walk is described as gentle and easy, and the tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. The boardwalk itself is a scenic path through the bushland, and you also have a self-guided return walk at your own pace, so you can move at whatever speed feels comfortable.

Will I see native animals during the tour?

You may see native wildlife in their natural habitats along the boardwalk: guests are often fortunate enough to spot animals, though sightings are not guaranteed. You'll also observe native bees up close in the observation hive at the end of the tour.

What's included in the morning tea?

Mike provides local, award-winning organic tea and delicious native treats for morning tea. You're welcome to bring a refillable water bottle to stay hydrated during the walk.

How far is BushTracks from Agnes Water town?

The property is located 6 kilometres from Agnes Water and sits on the same grounds as Traveller's Rest 1770 Campground, making it easy to reach if you're staying in the area.