The Wulgurukaba people are the traditional owners of Saunders Beach.

In recognition of this it was decided to develop the Wulgurukaba Plant Trail in Saunders Park, at the northern end of Reef Street in 2012. The Wulgurukaba Plant Trail website continues:

“The Wulgurukaba Plant Trail has been developed by Sally Minns and the Saunders Beach Community Centre in consultation with Michael Johnson from the Wulgurukaba Aboriginal Corporation. This project is supported by NQ Dry Tropics, through funding from the Australian Government’s Caring for our Country. Thanks to the students and staff from Shalom Christian College for their much appreciated assistance.”