The Bunya Mountains

Have you ever heard of the Bunya Mountains? If your not an Australian resident the answer is probably not. Even if you hail from this country you may not of heard of them.

Whenever we holiday, which is all to rare these days, we prefer to get away from the crowds and main tourist centers. Whilst Australia boasts some magnificent natural attractions like The Great Barrier Reef, Ularu, Kakadu or the Gold Coast, to name a few, these places are not for me. I hate crowds and prefer to find lesser known places.

Although only situated 200kms north-west of Brisbane this is not a place where you get crowded out by people. Those that know about it will return again and again and it can get a bit busy in school holidays. However this does not detract from the attraction.

The Bunya Mountains are an 11,700 (25,000) area of national park in Queensland. It is the home of the world's largest forest of Bunya Pine trees. The Bunya "nut", as pictured above, can weigh up to 10kilo's. Panoramic views, wildlife and unique and rare plants are protected in this wonderful park.

It's no wonder more people are discovering this area with all it has to offer.

Discover the beauty of The Bunya Mountains for yourself.

The Tawny Frogmouth - A Unique Australian

Although I'm not Australian born, I have lived here nearly all of my life and truly consider this country to be my home. Being as isolated as it is, Australia is home to many unique animals and plants that, being a nature lover, have always fascinated me.


Consequently I like to write about Australia and it's uniqueness. Plants, birds and animals, places that no one has ever heard of, are the some of the things that interest me. For example the Tawny Frogmouth is a fascinating nocturnal native bird that visits my backyard. Although this bird looks similar to an owl, they are not related. The tawny frogmouth is a master of camouflage in the day time, blending in perfectly with it's surroundings.

Have you ever come across this bird?