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Bunya Mountains Camp

Little Lorikeet, Texas Road, near Stanthorpe, Qld. (Norm Clayton) © Glossopsitta pusilla

This is the first camp out of the year in an absolutely delightful place. The Bunya Mountains are amazing.

So check out the link to the site. https://parks.desi.qld.gov.au/parks/bunya-mountains/camping

Dandabah is the main camping area to select if you plan to camp with us. The rate per night is $7.50. There are good toilets, and a shower at the campgrounds.

Other accommodation, if you would prefer, is under https://bunyamountains.com.au/.

Directions:
Approximately a 3 hour drive North West of Brisbane.
FROM BRISBANE: take the Bruce Highway towards the Caboolture turnoff and follow the signs to the D’Aguilar Highway which runs through Woodford, Kilcoy, Moore, Blackbutt and all the way to Yarraman. From Yarraman, turn left onto the New England Highway heading for Cooyar – Toowoomba. Drive approximately 21 kms and turn right signposted Maidenwell – Bunya Mountains. Turn left at the Maidenwell Pub onto the
Bunya Mountains Road. There is 4 kms of unsealed section on this route. When you arrive at the top of the mountain, turn right towards Dandabah, 1.2 km past TV towers turn right into Bunya Avenue (signposted Dandabah) and continue on till you find both the campground and Chalet complex.

WESTSIDE / SOUTHERN RESIDENTS:
Option 1.
From Ipswich Road take Toowoomba turn off. At Toowoomba follow the Dalby
signs along the Warrigo Highway. At Jondaryan turn right at the Bunya Mountains turn-off. Follow signs to Bunya Mountains via Quinalow & left at Maclagan. There is 4 km of gravel road on this route.
Option 2. From Ipswich Road take Toowoomba Turnoff. At Blacksoil (80km zone) turn left to Brisbane Valley Highway. You will go through Fernvale; Esk; Toogoolawah; Moore; Blackbutt to Yarraman (see above for directions from Yarraman).

  • Date and Time
    Friday, 14th Feb 2025
    to Sunday, 16th Feb 2025
  • Location
    Bunya Mountains
    Bunya Mountains Rd, Bunya Mountains QLD 4405, Australia
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  • Leader
    • Nicky Stafford
      0407625820
      camps@birdsqueensland.org.au
  • Walking Grade
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Sahul Sunbird (Cinnyris frenatus) © Vince Bugeja