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Bunya Mountains tourRATES: please click
here for prices of
our tours (in Australian dollars)
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This is an
occasional tour we offer on request.
-------- The bunya tree,
or bunya bunya
(Araucaria
bidwillii), is one of
the most striking species of Araucaria in
appearance (also physically, as the heavy
cones tend to drop unexpectedly in late
summer!). One of two
Australian species of Araucaria, it
is a magnificent and distinctive tree of
great importance (nutritionally and
spiritually) to the Aboriginals. The Araucaria genus dates back to Jurassic days, and fossils of the bunya tribe within this have been found in northern hemisphere continents as well as being widespread through the great southern supercontinent of Gondwana. The Bunya Mountains north-west of Brisbane preserve the largest surviving stand of bunyas. These forests have a primitive feel to them, and walking through them treats us to a very special atmosphere, the bunya trunks looking a bit like the legs of giant elephants among the ferns of the forest floor. A great bird life, mountain views and a well-maintained network of walking trails all add to the experience. You
will stay overnight in a lovely chalet
with separate bedrooms but shared bathroom,
adjacent to the ancient bunya forests, and
awaken to bird calls and the sight of wallabies
grazing nearby. We will take a gentle guided
walk through the forest on the afternoon of our
arrival from Brisbane, and another the following
morning (unless it is fruiting season, in which
case we will walk in neighbouring forests, to
avoid injury from falling cones), and you will
have some free time to take photos, go birding
or just relax. You may also choose to sample
stews, breads or salads using bunya nuts
 
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Our standard
tour to the Bunya Mountains is 2-day
1-night
Let us know if you'd like to extend
it to a 3-day 2-night version,
with a free day for exploring the
forests or just relaxing in scenic
surroundings.
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