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The Bunya Mountains Natural History Association (BMNHA)<\/strong> is a community of locals and long-time admirers of the Bunya Mountains who share a deep commitment to preserving the mountains unique natural and cultural heritage.<\/p>\n The Natural History Association honors the long-standing presence and cultural knowledge of First Nations people of the Bunya Mountains.<\/p>\n UNDERSTANDING THE BUNYA MTS. ENVIRONMENT<\/p>\n The Bunya Mountains are an ancient, natural wonder. There are a number of \u2018rarities\u2019 we all treasure.\u00a0 DID YOU KNOW\u2026.<\/span><\/p>\n Bunya Mountains is the\u00a0 only place on the planet where so many Bunya trees grow in the wild.\u00a0 As well, Bunya and Hoop Trees (both members of the Aracauria family) grow together \u2018in the wild\u2019. There are a number of rare and endangered species of plants and creatures.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n BUNYA MOUNTAINS HUMAN HISTORY<\/span><\/p>\n Our cultural heritage \u2013 is housed in our Natural History Museum; historic Cedarvale Cottage<\/em> and Hillview <\/em>located in the Dandibah precinct. For decades, volunteers have given their time and skills to collect and care for the museum \u2013 2 buildings once filled with the everyday lives of early settler families as they lived, worked and raised families in the area. <\/span><\/p>\n Volunteers have gathered\u00a0 artefacts and stories from the late-1800s timber-felling era, along with old photographs. .Today, these buildings hold and preserve those memories \u2013 and share them with the visiting public. Today, those stories live on\u2026<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Features” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” background_image=”https:\/\/bunyamtsnha.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/DSC02018-scaled.jpg” width=”94%” width_tablet=”80%” width_phone=”80%” width_last_edited=”on|tablet” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”1px||1px||true|false” custom_padding=”6vw||6vw||true|false” border_radii=”on|10px|10px|10px|10px” collapsed=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row custom_padding_last_edited=”on|tablet” _builder_version=”4.22.0″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#FFFFFF” custom_padding=”15px|40px|15px|40px|true|true” custom_padding_tablet=”30px|30px|30px|30px|true|true” custom_padding_phone=”20px|20px|20px|20px|true|true” border_radii=”on|10px|10px|10px|10px” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”7a8ea0f2-69b0-4f04-9864-a9f7245de404″ header_font_size=”50px” text_orientation=”center” custom_margin=”||3px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”b55be375-51e2-4b26-b1f7-d269ce1857ba” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The Bunya Mountains Natural History Association brings together people who share a strong connection to the Bunya Mountains and a commitment to protecting its stories.<\/span><\/p>\n Our members include local residents, former residents, descendants of mountain families, historians, volunteers and visitors who have developed a lasting affection for this distinctive landscape.<\/span><\/p>\n For many years, members and volunteers have gathered photographs, tools, household items, documents and personal stories connected to life on the mountain. Much of the collection has been generously donated by families who wanted their history preserved and shared.<\/span><\/p>\n The Association cares for Cedarvale Cottage Museum and Hillview in Dandabah. Together, these buildings provide a window into the everyday lives of people who lived, worked and raised families in the Bunya Mountains.<\/span><\/p>\n Our work includes:<\/span><\/p>\n The museum exists because people have chosen to contribute \u2014 by becoming members, volunteering their time, donating items and sharing their stories.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/bunyamtsnha.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/licensed-image.jpeg” title_text=”Bunya Mountains Horizon” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”4432fc0d-451b-4d67-9f54-5ca11446f0d0″ header_font=”Covered By Your Grace||||||||” header_font_size=”23px” header_line_height=”1.1em” header_3_font=”Belleza||||||||” header_3_text_color=”#FFFFFF” custom_margin=”||10px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/bunyamtsnha.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/DSC04324-scaled.jpg” title_text=”DSC04324″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”4432fc0d-451b-4d67-9f54-5ca11446f0d0″ header_font=”Covered By Your Grace||||||||” header_font_size=”23px” header_line_height=”1.1em” header_3_font=”Belleza||||||||” header_3_text_color=”#FFFFFF” custom_margin=”||10px||false|false” custom_padding=”1px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Features” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” width=”98.1%” min_height=”1927.5px” custom_margin=”-58px|||||” custom_padding=”0px||0px|||” collapsed=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”800px” min_height=”101.7px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_divider divider_weight=”6px” _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”7b2fc752-24fb-4512-97b1-3f5a0ca01e39″ header_2_font=”Belleza||||||||” text_orientation=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”2″ make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”rgba(143,147,14,0.47)” custom_padding=”|16px|15px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”gcid-3739f6af-6ec3-431f-9233-3cdc85f4270b” custom_padding=”50px|50px|50px|50px|true|true” custom_padding_tablet=”30px|30px|30px|30px|true|true” custom_padding_phone=”20px|20px|20px|20px|true|true” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” border_radii=”on|10px|10px|10px|10px” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-3739f6af-6ec3-431f-9233-3cdc85f4270b%22:%91%22background_color%22%93}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”4432fc0d-451b-4d67-9f54-5ca11446f0d0″ header_font=”Covered By Your Grace||||||||” header_3_font=”Belleza||||||||” header_3_text_color=”#FFFFFF” custom_margin=”||10px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”4432fc0d-451b-4d67-9f54-5ca11446f0d0″ header_3_font=”Belleza||||||||” header_3_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_3_font_size=”38px” custom_margin=”||10px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”d6288c44-c53d-49c9-ab0a-a6b83ed84270″ text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Housing the Stories at Cedarvale Cottage Museum.<\/strong><\/p>\n Cedarvale Cottage (the front building) once housed a family of 9! Today it holds the stories, the photographs and the models of life in a different era. Cedarvale was once the home of William McClelland and his wife, Maria and their growing family.<\/p>\n \n The dwelling behind Cedarvale Cottage is called Hillview. This slab building was the home of Ernie Sheedy \u00a0and new bride Bessie during winter of 1912. The hut became their bedroom and a lean-to was added serving as both the kitchen and laundry \u201cfor his wife\u2019s convenience\u201d. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \n Today, both these buildings hold the memories of many. Therre are illustrated stories of courage, generousity, and heart-rending grief. There are models that demonstrate just how inventive workers were in this era.<\/p>\n \n There are books and photoalbums; \u00a0photographs that tell the story of generations of young people who completed Junior and Senior Mountaineers \u2013 who now return with their own children and grandchildren!\u00a0<\/p>\n \n \n Whether you are visiting for the first time, returning to a place you love, or looking for a way to contribute, we invite you to discover the aretfacts and stories held within the walls of Cedarvale Cottage and Hillview.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_image=”https:\/\/herosjourneyfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/72b0d1_75d15f86a9cf480b91a746709178a330mv2.avif” border_radii=”on|10px|10px|10px|10px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_divider show_divider=”off” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” height_tablet=”40vw” height_phone=”40vw” height_last_edited=”on|desktop” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”2″ make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”rgba(143,147,14,0.47)” custom_padding=”|16px|||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”gcid-3739f6af-6ec3-431f-9233-3cdc85f4270b” custom_padding=”50px|50px|50px|50px|true|true” custom_padding_tablet=”30px|30px|30px|30px|true|true” custom_padding_phone=”20px|20px|20px|20px|true|true” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” border_radii=”on|10px|10px|10px|10px” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-3739f6af-6ec3-431f-9233-3cdc85f4270b%22:%91%22background_color%22%93}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”4432fc0d-451b-4d67-9f54-5ca11446f0d0″ header_font=”Covered By Your Grace||||||||” header_3_font=”Belleza||||||||” header_3_text_color=”#FFFFFF” custom_margin=”||10px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”4432fc0d-451b-4d67-9f54-5ca11446f0d0″ header_3_font=”Belleza||||||||” header_3_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_3_font_size=”38px” custom_margin=”||10px||false|false” custom_padding=”1px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”d6288c44-c53d-49c9-ab0a-a6b83ed84270″ text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Here Nature speaks –\u00a0 LOUDLY! Showing off unique environments; wet rainforest, dry rainforest, eucalypt forest and natural grasslands (balds)-home to an array of wild and colourful plants and animals.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n BUNYA MOUNTAINS PLANTS:<\/strong> In total there are 765 native species of plants. Including the unique Bunya Trees which, approx every third year, produce super-large cones containing approx 50 \u2013 90 nuts.\u00a0 \n \n<\/div>\n BUNYA MOUNTAINS CREATURES:<\/strong> 61 native mammals<\/span><\/b><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/span>– including three different types of Wallabies, Red-Necked Wallabies, Pademelons, Black Stripe Wallabies and the Swamp Wallabies. \u00a0There are dingoes that live on the Bunya Mountains. Bunya Mts Dingoes are rarely seen but may be heard howling during autumn.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n<\/div>\n In addition, there are \u00a0more than<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>49 reptile species<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>– lizards, snakes, geckos and skinks. There are 14 different types of frogs and a variety of insects<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>such as ladybeetles and spiders AND, in late September, early October Bunyas fireflies wizz through the rainforest looking for a mate!\u00a0\u00a0 BUNYA MOUNTAINS BIRDS:<\/strong> Last and perhaps most spectacular \u2013 The Bunya Mountains is where you can spot 175 \u2013 200 wild and colourful birds. <\/b><\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n BUNYA MOUNTAINS FUNGI: After rain, you can find colourful and crazy-named fungi-families<\/strong> such as stink-horns, Polypores, Jellies and turkey-tails.\u00a0 <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Other awe-inspiring Bunya Mountains features<\/strong> include viewing the stary night sky without any un-natural light interference- or pausig to view unusual Orchids that hang from trees and cliffs.WHO WE ARE<\/h1>\n
A community caring for the heritage of the Bunya Mountains<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Ancient and unique. A\u00a0<\/span>panorama of Bunya and other Rainforest trees.<\/h1>\n
Paradise Falls. Bunya Mts.\u00a0<\/span><\/h1>\n
Human Stories – we hold…<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Nature’s Stories – we share…<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Shining a light on History.<\/h1>\n
One story at a time…<\/span><\/h2>\n
Shining a light on the Environment<\/h1>\n
The stories Nature tells …<\/span><\/h2>\n