In Bunya Mountains National Park, experience a spellbinding landscape where spectacular bunya pines tower over tall rainforest along a mountain range that rises dramatically from the surrounding plains. Soak up stunning mountain scenery and spot a diverse range of wildlife as you explore on foot.
Sunshine Coast to Bunya Mountains PDF
STOP1
DAY 1: Sunshine Coast to Moffatdale
[APPROX. 180 KM / 2 HRS]
Take the M1 and head north from Maroochydore and onto State Route 49 via Gympie to Murgon which is a 174 km drive. Tour the Queensland Dairy & Heritage Museum and head to Moffatdale to visit the Moffatdale Ridge Winery or Dusty Hill Winery for the afternoon. Stay overnight and enjoy wine tasting in the region.
STOP2
DAY 2: Moffatdale to the Bunya's
[APPROX. 156 KM / 2 HRS]
Take the A3 for 52km, stopping for morning tea in Kingaroy. Then continuing on the A3 head to Yarraman for award-winning gelato at Pink Flamingo before you arrive at the Bunya Mountains. Explore the walking trails of the Bunya’s before you settle into your accommodation; make time for a drink at Australia’s highest whisky bar — Shakleton’s Whiskey Bar.
STOP3
DAY 3: Bunya's to Sunshine Coast
[APPROX. 225 KM / 2 HRS 50 MINS]
Start driving back home via Blackbutt on A17, stopping at the Blackbutt Bakery for one of their famous pies. Continue home onto State Route 85 via Woodford.