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Bunya Mountains

... majestic scenery

Set in the hinterland of the rich farming and grazing areas of the South Burnett, the Bunya Mountains National Park was created in 1908, making it the second oldest national park in the Queensland.

Bunya Pine Tree The Bunya Mountains form an isolated section of the Great Dividing Range lying about 150 kilometres from the coast. They rise abruptly from the surrounding country to an average elevation of 975 metres, reaching over 1,100 metres at Mounts Mowbullan and Kiangarow. The distinctive, dome-shaped crown of the bunya pine emerges above the tall, moist rainforest along the crest of the range.

The Bunya Mountains are home to many species of birds. Brilliantly coloured king parots and crimson rosellas are commonly seen around the picnic areas.

Red-necked wallabies often feed in grassy areas. Swamp wallabies and red-necked pademelons prefer the cover of the rainforest but can be seen along the road edge.

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