Bunya Mountains to Bundaberg - Walking Holiday

The majestic Bunya Mountains, less than three hours west of Brisbane, is a spectacular wilderness in an isolated section of the Great Dividing Range. We begin with two nights here amongst the cool eucalypt forests and woodlands, home to the world's largest forest of bunya pines. Walks feature panoramic mountain scenery with views over the South Burnett region and southern plains. Wallabies, pademelons, and hundreds of colourful parrots, rosellas and bowerbirds call this area home. Travelling via Kingaroy, Ban Ban Springs and Coalstoun Lakes National Park, we relax for two days with time to explore Cania Gorge National Park. This park protects a valuable remnant of the Brigalow Belts and is the closest park to the coast where you can see the sandstone landscapes of Central Queensland. Our next two nights are spent at the charming coastal town of Bargara, near Bundaberg. We stroll along the Burnett River, wander through the lush botanical gardens–home to the Hinkler Hall of Aviation, and visit the Bundaberg Rum Distillery. A day cruise to Lady Musgrave, the jewel of the Southern Great Barrier Reef, gives you a chance to snorkel over coral reefs, teeming with marine life. The island is an important nesting site to diverse birdlife and is part of the Capricornia Cays Important Bird Area. On our return to Brisbane, we stop two nights in the Sunshine Hinterland town of Montville and stay at a tranquil eco-retreat. Gentle walks include Kondalilla National Park in the scenic Blackall Range, along with Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve.