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

Journeys

  • Barker Creek circuit

    Get back to nature on this rainforest track with splendid views of the tallest waterfall in the Bunya Mountains.

    Journey type
    Walk
    Distance
    10km circuit
    Time suggested
    Allow 3–4hrs walking time.
    Grade
    Grade 3 walking track

  • Barker Creek lookout track

    Pass picturesque waterfalls on this rainforest stroll to a grassy ‘bald’ with stunning views over Big Falls and the gorge below.

    Journey type
    Walk
    Distance
    5.4km one way
    Time suggested
    Allow 2hrs walking time.
    Grade
    Grade 3 walking track

  • Cherry Plain to Burtons Well walk

    Delight in the beauty of nature on the park’s longest west-side walk as you discover rainforest, vine thickets, open forest and scenic lookouts.

    Journey type
    Walk
    Distance
    12km return
    Time suggested
    Allow 3-4hrs walking time.
    Grade
    Grade 4 walking track

  • Koondaii circuit

    Experience the colours and sounds of the rainforest and enjoy views from the western edge of the Bunya Mountains.

    Journey type
    Walk
    Distance
    2.5km circuit
    Time suggested
    Allow 1hr walking time.
    Grade
    Grade 4 walking track

  • Mount Kiangarow walk

    Climb the summit of the Bunya Mountains' highest peak for magnificent panoramas, then stand beneath impressive ancient grasstrees.

    Journey type
    Walk
    Distance
    2.3km return
    Time suggested
    Allow 1hr walking time.
    Grade
    Grade 3 walking track

  • Paradise to Westcott track

    Experience magnificent rainforest, grassy ‘balds’ and open forest along the cliff line, and expansive views over the western plains.

    Journey type
    Walk
    Distance
    6.4km return
    Time suggested
    Allow 2.5hrs walking time.
    Grade
    Grade 3 walking track

  • Scenic circuit

    Experience ancient bunya pine forest, delightful waterfalls and rock pools, towering trees and sweeping vistas of valleys on this easy walk.

    Journey type
    Walk
    Distance
    4km circuit
    Time suggested
    Allow 1.5hrs walking time.
    Grade
    Grade 3 walking track

  • Westcott to Cherry Plain walk

    Wind through rainforest, vine forest and open eucalypt forest, admire sweeping views to the west and glimpse soaring birds of prey.

    Journey type
    Walk
    Distance
    9.6km one way
    Time suggested
    Allow 3-4hrs walking time.
    Grade
    Grade 4 walking track