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Lochanbar, Bunya Mountains

Locality: Bunya Mountains

Phone: +61 7 4668 3126

Address: Lochanbar, Lot 5, Firefly Drive 4405 Bunya Mountains, QLD, Australia

Website: https://bunyamountains.com.au/accommodation/lochanbar

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24.01.2022 October and November are a spectacular time to visit the Bunya Mountains it’s the time of the fireflies! For about an hour from dusk until dark every evening,... a multitude of fireflies can be seen along the forest line, flashing their glowing lights through the trees. Hundreds of them congregated in one area is a breathtakingly magical sight! The best way to enjoy a firefly experience is to watch the sunset from Fisher’s Lookout, then walk slowly down Bunya Mountains Road, surrounded by a galaxy of flashing beetles. It’s a mysterious, enchanting and very special experience that you won’t want to miss. #thisisqueensland

19.01.2022 Flowering trees and new leaves are everywhere Spring means new life and new birth and all of the Bunya Mountains is expectant of new life these days. Beautifu...l new leaves are starting to cover the trees, bringing a wonderful feeling of vibrancy and energy to the mountain. The red cedars are spectacularly red, and the bunya pine trees are a soft green against the darker green of the mature leaves. The grasstrees are sending up huge flowering spikes sometimes much larger than the plant. It’s a beautiful time to visit and there’s so much to see! #thisisqueensland

13.01.2022 Bring your own sports equipment for a fun and active Bunya Mountains holiday The Bunya Mountains is perfect for a friendly game of tennis, cricket, soccer, voll...eyball or badminton. Outdoor nets are available for use, but you’ll need to bring all your other equipment for the game. The exception is tennis, with racquets and balls available to hire from the reception of the Bunya Mountains Accommodation Centre. #thisisqueensland

11.01.2022 Spring is the time of new life, and it’s an absolutely spectacular time to visit the Bunya Mountains! In Spring, the Bunyas will allow you to experience wildfl...owers, birdlife and fireflies in abundance. Warmer daytime temperatures and cooler nights provide the ideal spring escape. The beauty of nature is magnified in spring, and there’s so much to see in the natural world around you. The sunsets and sunrises are glorious, and it’s perfect activity weather. Whether you’re playing outdoor sports, feeding the birds, spotlighting nocturnal animals or enjoying the escarpment views, you’ll be able to enjoy it much more in the beautiful temperatures of spring. Exploring rock pools, waterfalls and lookouts is truly enjoyable in the energising climate of the Bunyas. The many scenic walking tracks are also much more comfortable to traverse in the refreshingly cool weather. As well, most of our properties have a bit more availability in spring, so make sure you don’t miss out on a spring escape to the Bunya Mountains! (Thanks to Graeme Toft for the wonderful bird photo.) #thisisqueensland

10.01.2022 In springtime at the Bunya Mountains, you’ll often see flocks of migrating white caper butterflies passing through. These golden-speckled black and white butter...flies migrate inland, over the Great Dividing Range, looking for suitable plants on which to lay their eggs. They arrive in the Bunya Mountains during September and October, where they’re a common sight everywhere you look. You’ll find them flying a few metres above the ground during the daytime, and resting on foliage at night. When migration numbers get very large, the swarming flocks of butterflies make a spectacular sight. Keep an eye out for them next time you’re up. #thisisqueensland

10.01.2022 Have you spotted an echidna at the Bunya Mountains? Winter and spring are a great time to spot an echidna ambling around here at the Bunya Mountains. In the wa...rmer months, echidnas often become nocturnal to avoid the heat. There are a few friendly short-beaked echidnas that we occasionally see up here always an intriguing sight! These spiny creatures are slow-moving, and are actually covered in fur as well as spines and did you know that their spines are actually hairs? Keep an eye out for our local echidnas next time you’re up but don’t get too close to those spines! #thisisqueensland

08.01.2022 Baby wallabies are everywhere Everywhere you look, the female wallabies’ pouches are bulging with their latest offspring. We love seeing their curious little fa...ces popping out of their mother’s pouches as they hop around and feed on the fresh new grass. Soon they’ll be out and about themselves and learning to make their own way in the world. Keep an eye out for these beautiful little creatures next time you’re up. #thisisqueensland

06.01.2022 The king orchids are flowering King orchids (one of the most spectacular types of orchids) are a visible sign that spring has arrived and we love to see them!... You can find their yellow magnificence clinging to the rocky cliff faces from Westcott to Cherry Plains walking tracks, or perched high in the treetops flashing their bright yellow spring welcome. They add a touch of sunshine to the rainforest that will bring a smile to your face and joy to your heart! #thisisqueensland

06.01.2022 The birds are busy as spring hits the Bunya Mountains! Building nests, laying eggs and raising their families is all part of spring’s work, and you’ll see bird ...activity everywhere you go. As you roam about the forest, you’ll be able to see brown cuckoo doves, paradise rifle birds, wonga pigeons, rufus fantails and grey fantails flitting through the trees. Our beautiful little friends, the rose robins, are nesting again, and you might see brush turkeys nest building as well. These are just some of the birds you’ll be able to see when you’re out and about there’s hundreds of species around to watch, marvel over and photograph if you’re so inclined. Keep your eyes peeled, and don’t forget your binoculars! (Thanks to Graeme Toft for the majority of these stunning photos.) #thisisqueensland

05.01.2022 The chocolate wattle bats have returned from their winter retreat in the Muntapa Tunnel near Peranga. The Bunya Mountains is home to Australia’s largest colony ...of these intriguing bats, which are named for the milk-chocolate brown fur on their back and belly. Station yourself near the old timber schoolhouse where the bats live in the ceiling to see them flit out for their nightly adventures and to feed on insects. You might also see them at night roosting in hollow trees around the mountain, or soaring through the dusk air in free flight. #thisisqueensland

05.01.2022 It’s market time again! From 9.00am to 2.00pm this Sunday 30th August, come on up and browse the best of local crafts and produce. With plants, clothing, jewell...ery, honey, fresh produce, home-baked goods, soaps, candles, pens and a wide variety of craft items you’ll be absolutely spoilt for choice! If you’re feeling a bit peckish, come and sample some of our local delicacies or hot drinks at Poppies on the Hill Café. While you’re here, enjoy the best of the winter weather by going for a bushwalk, spotting some native animals, feeding the birds or just sitting under a tree overlooking the rainforest and soaking up some sun while sipping a coffee. Don’t forget your picnic blanket! These are the last markets this winter, so don’t miss it! See you there. On a side note, if you make homemade goodies or grow products locally and would like to sell them at the Bunya Mountains Markets, we’d love to hear from you. Download an expression of interest form here https://bunyamountains.com.au//uploads/2018/06/Stallholder and email to [email protected] with a copy of your current insurance details. #thisisqueensland

03.01.2022 The satin bowerbirds are busy building nests Satin bowerbirds are renowned for decorating their bowers with blue objects collected from far and wide. If you’re ...lucky enough to come across a satin bowerbird’s nest in your wanders around the mountain, you might find anything from feathers, flowers, fruit and butterfly wings to pens, bottle caps, marbles, pieces of glass and string all arranged around the bower with great care! This wonderful display is used by the male bowerbird to attract a female, and is an intriguing sight to see, along with the beautiful satiny sheen of the bird himself. #thisisqueensland

03.01.2022 We’re entering the low season pricing period! Now is a great time to come and stay at the Bunya Mountains, as the period from 1st November to 23rd December is o...ne of our low season pricing periods. Not only does this mean that there’s usually more availability of our homes, but you’ll also be able to secure one for a cheaper price. Make the most of this chance to secure an off-peak holiday the serenity of the Bunya Mountains will be all yours to enjoy. (Please note that minimum stay is for two nights, and the low season midweek discount excludes school holidays.) #thisisqueensland