Bunya Mountains National Park Southern Queensland Country

Bunya Mountains National Park is a haven the whole family will enjoy. Photo credit: © Tourism and Events Queensland

Be inspired: Bunya Mountains ticks all the boxes for camping with kids!

Planning your holidays and short breaks tends to revolve around the kids, right? Well, you’re not alone! A recent survey of 500 families found that not only do most families consider their kids’ wishes, but 87% give their kids a say in planning family trips. Photo credit: Michael O'Connor © Queensland Government

Be inspired: A magical history tour of Queensland’s earliest national parks

South-East Queensland is the cradle of Queensland National Parks. So let’s take a tour of 4 of our earliest parks to learn the fascinating stories behind their creation and find out how to best enjoy them today. Photo credit: Nick Hill © Queensland Government

Be inspired: Cultural experiences in the Bunya Mountains!

The Bunya Mountains are like an island, surrounded by a sea of plains. They are a refuge of biodiversity, harbouring the world’s largest stand of bunya pines. Photo credit: Michael O'Connor © Queensland Government

Attractions

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  • Bunya Mountains QPWS Visitor Centre

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    Gain insights to the nature, culture and history of the magnificent Bunya Mountains in this indoor display centre.

  • Burtons Well picnic area

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    Picnic in the shade of stately stringybarks beside historic Burtons Well in this peaceful and protected spot, with giant grasstrees and panoramic views.

  • Cherry Plain picnic area

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    Park or picnic on a tiny grassland 'bald' surrounded by rainforest. From here you can head off for a scenic west-side walk to Burtons Well or Westcott.

  • Dandabah picnic area

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    Enjoy the blissfully-cool mountain air as you picnic in this open grassy area with great wildlife spotting opportunities.

  • Westcott picnic area

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    Enjoy a quiet picnic with scenic views of distant plains and excellent birdwatching, then set off on a walk to a lookout.