If you enjoy photography, the Bunya Mountains is the ideal destination – and a great way to expand your portfolio. With a stunning location, plenty of scenic views, sunsets, friendly wildlife who don’t mind you getting up close and of course, the towering and majestic bunya pines, there’s endless choices for photography subjects that translate to spectacular photos. Whether you’re a professional photographer, an amateur hobbyist, or just looking to get some great family photos, you’ll find what you’re looking for at the Bunya Mountains, which is truly a photographer’s delight.
The Bunya Mountains offers some great photo opportunities, including:
Spectacular views
Scenic vistas and breathtaking views are everywhere you turn at the Bunya Mountains, with view down through the surrounding valleys providing spectacular photo opportunities. Of course, being located over 900m above the surrounding plains offers many points to capture the stunning vistas, at all different times of the day.
Glorious sunsets and sunrises
This also means that there’s many points to capture the glorious mountain-top sunrises and sunsets that grace each day in this mountain paradise. Each day provides a new opportunity to capture a unique and spectacular sunrise and sunset – each one different and each one stunningly beautiful.
Native animals
There’s plenty of native animals at the Bunya Mountains to photograph, and to make it even better, you’ll be able to find many of them right on your doorstep! The wallaby mob who live at the Bunya Mountains is legendary, and they are friendly, used to human interaction and quite willing to pose for some delightful photos! As well, you’ll find plenty of other native animals, including some unusual varieties, to photograph. Echidnas and lace monitors are often seen roaming the area, and at night-time you’ll be able to spot plenty of nocturnal varieties such as possums, gliders, bats and native rodents. Plus, keep an eye out for the butterfly migrations in spring – a spectacular sight!
An abundance of birdlife
The Bunya Mountains is home to a huge variety of birdlife, some varieties of which are endangered or rare. Of course, you’ll need specialised equipment to capture truly great shots of the hundreds of different birds winging their way around the mountain, but the outcome will be well worth your time and effort. There are some spectacular, colourful and unusual birds present at the Bunya Mountains, and with patience and time you’ll be able to get some amazing photographs. Keep an eye out for the intriguing and bright bower bird nests, as well as the many hawks, eagles, kites and other birds of prey. As well, the many friendly crimson rosellas and king parrots are likely to flock to your balcony and perch on your head, shoulders and hands, making for some unique and heart-warming shots.
Beautiful rainforest scenery
The extensive rainforest filled with towering, stately trees, stands of ancient bunya pines, waterfalls, rock pools, ferns and a huge variety of plant life is the ideal place to take some majestic photos. You can capture everything in the rainforest, from the awe-inspiring grandeur of the giant bunya trees right down to the delicate detail of a mossy log or ferny rock pool, or the rare grasses of international interest.
Stars
Astrophotography is a popular pastime at the Bunya Mountains, known for its dark skies which are perfect for displaying myriad stars and galaxies. Awe-inspiring star photos are just waiting for you at the Bunya Mountains, and are available every clear night for majestic capture.
An abundance of fungi
The Bunya Mountains is renowned for its many varieties of fungi, most of which can be found in the rainforest areas. A walk through the rainforest in fungi season will reveal countless opportunities for intriguing and detailed fungi photos that can bring the micro-world of fungi to light in new and interesting ways. You’ll find everything from beautifully-formed and colourful fungi to the weird and wonderful – but each is another opportunity for a delightful photograph.
Fireflies
While fireflies can be a tricky phenomenon to photograph, it’s well worth it for the spectacular photos you can capture. Imagine thousands of fireflies flashing their glowing lights through the trees at dusk – and imagine the stunning photos you could create from this annual spectacle that occurs in October and November. With the right equipment, you can capture breathtakingly magical photos that are unlike to be replicated by others.
Moments
And perhaps the most important thing to capture of all, is the moments experienced by our loved ones at the Bunya Mountains. It’s an ideal place to capture those beautiful and treasured family memories, in one of the most spectacular and scenic destinations in Queensland. Making memories and capturing moments – it’s all part of the magic of the Bunya Mountains.
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