Dandabah Campground - Bunya Mountains National Park QLD
Steep road into mountains is possibly not suitable for caravans. Free firewood is supplied at Burtons Well, for use in several woodfired barbecues and 'donkey boiler,' which allows you to boil hot water for showers. Note: there is a sealed, narrow road that goes through the Bunya Mountains called Bunya Mountains Road, which is not shown on map.
$5.15 per person, family rate available (see Department of Environment and Resource Management website for current prices). Booking is required, however there is a National Park office at Dandabah which allows you to book over the counter. Phone or net booking is required Bunya Mountains National Park is located 55km west of Nanango via Maidenwell or 55km north from Dalby via Kaimkillenbun. Aboriginal people once gathered in the mountains every three years to celebrate and feast on the large crops of bunya nuts. Protected within the mountains is the world's largest stand of bunya pines, their distinctive dome shaped crown can be seen rising above the surrounding rainforest. Rangers do request that visitors not feed birds and wildlife in the park.
A Camping permit is required. Located on Bunya Avenue signposted off Bunya Mountains Road, 60klm north of Dalby and 30klm west of Maidenwell. Bring drinking water. Gas/ fuel stove only.
Further information.
Naturally Queensland Information Centre Ph 07-3227 8186
Further information & bookings:
Smart Service Queensland
Ph 13 13 04
Bookings are recommended up to 6 months in advance for peak periods, long weekends, public and school holidays, Easter and Christmas.
Camping fees from $4.50 per person each night. Campground features: Large, open grassy area with vehicle access to sites. This is a popular, well-developed area close to private facilities; including a restaurant, small general store and holiday accommodation. A public phone is available nearby.
Location: Near the QPWS information centre at the southern entrance to the park.
Access: The campground can be reached by conventional vehicle. It is accessible for trailers, caravans and buses.
Number of sites: Open area without separately defined sites for up to 70 people.
Camp sites are suitable for: tent camping beside your car, walk-in camping, camper trailers, small and large motorhomes, and large groups.
Camp site surface: Grass.
Facilities: Picnic tables, shelter sheds, rubbish bins, flushing toilets, hot showers, water (treat before drinking), and coin-operated electric barbecues. Information is available from the QPWS information centre and staff on-site. There are walking tracks, self-guided walks and lookouts nearby.
Open fires: Prohibited.
Generators: Not permitted.
Essentials to bring: Rubbish bags, insect repellent, 20c coins for barbecues. Fuel or gas stoves are recommended. Read more about things to know before you go.
Bookings: Book online, over-the-counter or by phone. Permits are not available on site.
Mobile phone coverage: Poor.
REGION: > QLD > Western > South Western > Bunya Mountains National Park
Bunya Ave - W
Bunya Mountains National Park QLD 4408
P: 13 13 04
GPS:-26.880737,151.597549
GPS:S26 52 50,E151 35 51
GPS:S26 52.8442,E151 35.8529
