Bunya Mountains National Park

Welcome to the Bunya Mountains National Park, a location of profound biological and cultural significance in Southeast Queensland. As we stand here, we are traversing the second oldest national park in the state, gazetted in…

The Bunya Pine, known scientifically as Araucaria bidwillii, is the true protagonist of this national park. These trees are often referred to as 'monkey puzzle' trees or simply 'Bunyabunya' by local indigenous groups. …

Dandabah is the primary gateway for those exploring the Bunyas. It is a charming, purpose-built village that provides essential services like information centers, cafes, and accommodation without intruding too heavily on the…

The Scenic Circuit is a four-kilometer loop that offers a quintessential introduction to the park's diverse ecosystems. It is a grade three track that takes about an hour and a half to complete, winding through dense rainforest…

Reaching the Pine Gorge Lookout provides a dramatic shift in perspective. Here, the dense enclosure of the rainforest opens up to reveal panoramic views of the northeast. …

Mount Kiangarow, or 'Kianja-row' as it is sometimes pronounced, stands as the highest peak in the Bunya Mountains at 1135 meters above sea level. The hike to the summit is a 2.3-kilometer return journey, classified as a grade…

Paradise Falls is a serene destination that highlights the importance of water in the Bunya ecosystem. A short, ten-minute walk from a nearby car park or a longer loop from Dandabah leads you to this secluded spot. …

As we conclude our journey through the Bunya Mountains, we are left with a profound sense of the importance of preservation. This park was established over a century ago to protect the Bunya Pines from the logging that threatened…