Bunya Mountains Accommodation

12/12/2024

Visitors at the Bunya Mountains are always welcome!

Our guests love the regular “visitors” to their holiday properties – the interaction with the local wildlife is just one of the things that make the Bunya Mountains so special, memorable and truly unique!

Photo credits: Renee Ashdown, Bec Amy, Rhonda Newton, Michelle Conlon, Christine Neale and Larissa McCrea.

10/12/2024

Property feature – Toolburra

Located adjacent to the next-door Oodgeroo chalet, Toolburra provides group accommodation for up to 22 friends and family. The chalet is comfortably appointed and easy to feel at home in, with verandahs to the front and back offering extensive rainforest views over the National Park. The 11-hectare grounds provide a wilderness wonderland with wallabies and birdlife to enjoy, and the property is located close to the National Park walking tracks. As well, you’ll have free use of the shared games room, including a pool table and table tennis, to keep everyone entertained. Book this chalet alone, spread out over the whole building or organise a group of up to 104 people across all the Bunya Mountains chalets. It’s the perfect place for friends and family to enjoy a communal, relaxing and memorable holiday.

Features include:
• 4 bedrooms
• 3 bathrooms
• Log fire
• Pool table
• 2 storeys
• Rainforest views
• BBQ
• Electric blankets
• Polished floors

Toolburra has some availability from December onwards (book early so you don’t miss out). You can find out more here: https://bunyamountains.com.au/accommodation/toolburra/

05/12/2024

Summertime - it’s the most glorious time to get up early and watch the sunrise in the cool of a mountaintop morning, or stay out late and watch the sun sink into the horizon in a blaze of glory, while enjoying the delicious evening coolness. And with so many scenic locations to watch the sunrise and sunset from, you’re spoilt for choice at the Bunya Mountains - where the sunrises and sunsets are different every day, but always breathtakingly beautiful.

(Photo credit: Greg Bock)

03/12/2024

Summertime – the perfect time to get away to the Bunya Mountains

Sick of sweating through summer heat and humidity? It’s time to escape to the Bunya Mountains – the perfect place to cool your summer down! With temperatures 5 – 7 degrees lower than the surround lowlands, Bunya days are comfortable and pleasantly warm rather than scorchingly hot, and the nights still cool down beautifully. It’s perfect weather for a rainforest bushwalk, a swim in the ice cold Coomba Falls, a nightly stargazing session or just relaxing in the great outdoors.

To make it even better, summertime is low season from Monday to Thursday at the Bunya Mountains, meaning you can book cheaper accommodation during the week. And as most of our properties are air conditioned, you can have the temperature just how you like it.

There’s no better way to relax and escape the heat this summer than at the pristinely beautiful Bunya Mountains! It’s the perfect way to shift into a lower gear this summer – find your perfect holiday property here: https://bunyamountains.com.au/accommodation-search/

28/11/2024

Property feature – The Bower

This exclusively romantic couples retreat can accommodate two guests in air-conditioned comfort, and offers majestic views over the rainforest and beautiful South Burnett. The property features a huge bathroom with a twin shower, a large rear deck fully enclosed with windows, a beautiful, exposed timber cathedral ceiling in the living area and polished hardwood floors throughout. Relax on the deck and enjoy the birds and wallabies in the shelter of the beautiful bunya pines, or take a short stroll to Dandabah restaurants, cafes, and walking tracks. It’s the ideal place for a private and cosy holiday, in this well-designed cottage that’s just perfect for two.

Features include:
• 1 bedroom
• 1 bathroom
• Log fire
• Reverse cycle air conditioning
• Linen supplied and bed made
• Undercover parking
• Rainforest and South Burnett views
• Polished floors

The Bower has some availability from December onwards (book early so you don’t miss out). You can find out more here https://bunyamountains.com.au/accommodation/the-bower/

26/11/2024

Another beautiful Bunya property for sale – Mowbullan

Discover your private sanctuary on this peaceful 2000 sqm freehold land, perfectly set back from Bunya Mountains Road. This 2-bedroom home, complete with a sunroom, is offered fully furnished—ideal for moving in right away, or as a tranquil holiday escape. Enjoy stunning views of rainforest trees and the South Burnett horizon. The home boasts adequate water storage and power connection, as well as ramp access and a bathroom modified for those with limited mobility. A lockable shed for extra storage and undercover parking for one vehicle complete the package.

This property offers the potential to add your finishing touches on it, invest in holiday letting and let your guests enjoy the ancient wonder of the Bunya Mountains, or enjoy it for your private use.

Mowbullan is a prime property in a uniquely beautiful location, and will go for offers over $440,000 negotiable. Inspections are welcome.

Key Features:
• 2 Bedrooms
• 1 Bathroom
• Sunroom
• Rainforest views
• Ramp access and modified bathroom for those with limited mobility
• Great Investment: Ideal for holiday rentals or a peaceful retreat.

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to own a piece of paradise with delightful views. Go here for more information: https://bunyamountains.com.au/real-estate/3341-bell-street-bunya-mountains/ and contact us to arrange a viewing: https://bunyamountains.com.au/contact/

21/11/2024

Free open air art exhibition at the Bunya Mountains

Artist Frida Forsberg will be unveiling 20 new paintings inspired by the spectacular flora and fauna of the Bunya Mountains at a free open air art exhibition, to be held this weekend from 23rd – 24th November in the grounds of the Bunya Mountains Accommodation Centre. The “Art of the Forest” exhibition will literally have the rainforest and mountains as a backdrop for the gorgeous paintings, and will also feature works by the South Burnett’s own Niketa Law and other local artists. The exhibition will run from 10.00am – 3.00pm on Saturday 23rd November, and 9.00am – 4.00pm on Sunday 24th November, and entry is free.

There are also limited places available in two all-ages workshops(acrylic painting and indigenous weaving) to be held during the exhibition – you can find out more and register for the workshops here:

Artist Frida Forsberg will be unveiling 20 new paintings inspired by the spectacular flora and fauna of the Bunya Mountains at a free open air art exhibition on November 23-24.

20/11/2024

Christmas shopping done? Check.

Christmas is sneaking up on us all too quickly this year, so if you’re starting to feel a little stressed about everything you have to do, then come on up to the Bunya Mountains this weekend and get your Christmas shopping sorted! Not only will you be able to tick a lot of presents off your to-buy list, you’ll also be able to spend some time unwinding, relaxing and restoring some peace and harmony as the year starts to get busier and busier. Browse over 30 local market stalls for unique, handmade or quirky gifts that you just can’t buy anywhere else, as well as Christmas cards and decorations, and when you’re done, pop in to Poppies on the Hill Café for a snack or drink, go for a leisurely bushwalk along the cool, green rainforest trails, or just chill on a blanket under the bunya pines and drink in the serenity of these beautiful surroundings. See you there this Sunday 24th November from 9.00am to 2.00pm under the bunya pines.

19/11/2024

Call us now, we are excited to meet you!

14/11/2024

Property feature – Pademelon Lodge

This freshly renovated, comfortable home can accommodate nine people in spacious and well-appointed surroundings designed for your comfort. Located in a quiet, locked gate estate, Pademelon Lodge is an easy walk to the café and tavern and is the ideal holiday property for families and groups. This lovely home offers wonderful views from every room, and is great for stargazing – you’ll be able to see the night sky and the milky way as you’ve never seen it before. This is a home you’ll want to return to again and again, for a memorable holiday in a peaceful and beautiful location.

Features include:
• 4 bedrooms
• 2 bathrooms
• Log fire
• Rainforest views
• Two storeys
• Electric blankets
• Clothes dryer

Pademelon Lodge has some availability from November onwards (book early so you don’t miss out). You can find out more here: https://bunyamountains.com.au/accommodation/pademelon-lodge/

12/11/2024

Drumroll please … we are delighted to announce the winner of last month’s Birds of the Bunya Mountains photography competition! We received some truly outstanding entries (making it almost impossible for us to choose just one!), however, we have finally selected a winner. Congratulations to Andrew Weinert for your captivating photo of a satin bowerbird at his nest. The composition, lighting and technique in your photo are all of the highest quality, and it truly captures the spirit of the Bunya Mountains. Please get in contact with us via direct message, so we can provide you with your prize.

Second place goes to Mitchell Roberts, for the most unique and creative take on the competition theme that we absolutely loved; third place to Reuben Abbott for his stunning kookaburra image; and commendable mentions to Andrew Weinert, Reuben Abbott, Julie Ramsey, and Susan Mason, who all came very close to winning with the photos shown in the comments below. Great work – we look forward to seeing more from you!

Thank you to all who entered our ninth photography competition – we were delighted to receive your entries (and keep an eye out for some of your photos which we may use in future posts, with appropriate accreditation of course). And also keep an eye out for more upcoming competitions. In case you’d like to do some planning and preparation, the next few topics for our photography competitions will be:

• The Bunya Pine/Bunya nuts
• Spectacular views
• Family activities/ People at the Bunya Mountains
• National Park walks

Thanks again for your entries – keep them coming! We have some great prizes on offer too, so we look forward to seeing more of your creative works in the next few months.

07/11/2024

Catching the last of the sun at Fisher’s Lookout.

05/11/2024

Enjoy a horse and cart ride at the Bunya Mountains

Well, it may not exactly be the Melbourne Cup (these horses go a lot slower!), but if you’re looking for a great equine experience, you can’t go wrong with a horse and cart ride around the beautiful Bunya Mountains. Enjoy the novelty of being powered by two enormous draught horses while learning about the local plants and wildlife from a true local. It’s an iconic Bunya Mountains experience that’s sure to evoke some wonderful memories. For more information or to book your tour, contact Allan on (07) 4668 3115 – then just sit back, relax and enjoy!

Photo credits: Daniel Woodhouse, Sam Williams and Samantha Wightman.

31/10/2024

The Bunya Mountains – beautiful one day … and even more beautiful the next.

29/10/2024

Property feature – Cubbyhouse

This romantic, peaceful cubbyhouse-themed cottage accommodating two guests is the perfect place to relax and unwind on the deck and relish the rainforest views. The beautifully-appointed Cubbyhouse features a spacious kitchen and a double-shower bathroom, and uses bunya pine timber throughout the house. Surrounded by rainforest and visited by plenty of local birdlife, Cubbyhouse is a wonderful setting for those times when you just want to relax, escape and relish the peace and quiet in a lovely, cosy home-away-from-home.

Features include:
• 1 bedroom
• 1 bathroom
• Log fire
• Reverse cycle air conditioning
• Linen provided
• Twin shower
• Rainforest views
• Undercover parking
• BBQ
• Electric blankets

Cubbyhouse has some availability from November onwards (book early so you don’t miss out). You can find out more here: https://bunyamountains.com.au/accommodation/cubby-house-bunya-mountains-local-village/

24/10/2024

It’s time to book in for Christmas

Christmas – can you believe it’s just around the corner? The year has flown by, and it’s time to get clicking if you want to be sure of securing a house for a Bunya Christmas break. Christmas is one of our most popular times – and it’s easy to see why. Christmas at the Bunya Mountains is magical, allowing you to rest, recharge and get away from it all with family, friends or just you and your partner. Unwind and enjoy a Christmas break to remember amongst the cool rainforests, panoramic views, refreshing creeks and waterfalls and friendly wildlife – all bathed in delightfully cooler temperatures than you’ll find anywhere else. A holiday at the Bunya Mountains makes Christmas an even more special time, in one of the most scenic locations in Queensland.

The houses are filling fast though, so don’t delay if you want to experience a magical Bunya Mountains Christmas. Go here to book your perfect Christmas break: https://bunyamountains.com.au/accommodation-search/

(Photo credit: Kirk Teo)

22/10/2024

It’s that time again – the markets are coming up!

Want to get a head start on your Christmas shopping? The Bunya Mountains markets are the perfect place to start getting on top of that Christmas present list, because there really is something for everyone here – including those hard-to-buy for relatives and friends! Handmade crafts? Check. Quirky gifts? Check. Delicious homemade produce? Check. Clothing and jewellery that you just can’t buy in shops? Check. It’s all here waiting for you this Sunday from 9am – 2pm under the bunya pines near Poppies on the Hill Cafe. And not only will getting Christmas organised relieve some stress, so too will spending a day in the peaceful tranquillity of the Bunya Mountains! It’s a win-win every way you look at it – see you there this Sunday for a great day out!

17/10/2024

Another beautiful Bunya property for sale – Jenny Wren

Nestled within the serene Bunya Mountains in a private, locked gate estate, the exquisite Jenny Wren residence offers a unique blend of luxury and tranquillity. This cosy three-bedroom double storied house features a wood heater and reverse cycle air conditioning for all seasons comfort. The main bedroom features built-in storage and covered verandahs, and the bathroom has a large walk-in shower and a claw-foot bath. Certified by the Dark Sky Association, this property promises an unparalleled stargazing experience. Here you can escape to the darkest place in Australia and discover the beauty of the night sky like never before. Jenny Wren is more than just a home; it’s a sanctuary where the wonders of the natural world are right at your doorstep.

Jenny Wren is a prime property in a uniquely beautiful location, and will go for offers over $590,000.

Key Features:
• 3 Bedrooms
• 1 Bathroom
• Rainforest views
• Dark Sky certified accommodation
• Covered verandahs on 2 sides of the house
• Great Investment: Ideal for holiday rentals or a peaceful retreat.

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to own a piece of paradise with breathtaking views. Go here for more information: https://bunyamountains.com.au/real-estate/lot-3-bidwillii-crescent-jenny-wren/ and contact us to arrange a viewing: https://bunyamountains.com.au/contact/