School Camp Centre

The Bunya Mountains School Camp Centre is a stunning complex of European style Log Chalets and Conference / Dining Hall set on 22½ acres of tree studded splendour. It is designed to capture the unique beauty and tranquillity of its gracious environment, and to stimulate awe and exploration of the natural wonders surrounding it.

The Centre is a popular school camp venue. Participants, lulled by the cool, green, tranquil environment, instinctively relax ready to focus on the camp challenge. A camp at Bunya Mountains is memorable, the peace and beauty is therapeutic and pleasantly conducive to reflective thought and harmony. group relationships thrive on the positive atmosphere generated by our magical Bunya environment.

Camp Facilities

Hall:
Attractive, pleasant hall seats 100 participants comfortably and offers plenty of cosy space for smaller groups.
Separate study and recreational areas allow alternative delightful space for tutorial groups.

Features:
Electronic whiteboard; Standard whiteboards; 68cm colour TV & Video; Overhead projector & screen; CD / Cassette player; Lectern; Microphone / Stand and Blackout blinds.

Services:
Phone connection. Mobiles work in most areas.
Office Facilities: Phone, fax and photocopying services available.

Meals
Punctual, freshly prepared and delicious with a superb choice of Menu options available

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Accommodation

6 European style Chalets that accommodate groups of
6 -to 100 guests and feature:
2 storeys
Tasteful furnishings
Fully self contained facilities
3 bedroom / Dormitory
Living / dining areas
Log fires
TV / Video / Austar
Pillows & doonas provided
BBQ Gazebo

BYO Linen / Sleeping Bags & Towels
or Hire Linen

National Park
See National Park and Bunya Mountains for more information on our environment, facilities, Ranger led activities and local attractions

Educational Activities
The National Park is a microcosm for nature and environmental studies. Set in a wilderness location and featuring the largest forest of bunya pines in the world, environmentalists and nature enthusiasts flock here to study the enormous variety of bird species, wildlife and vegetation.
Groups can informally explore several short stages of the 40km of National Park walking tracks that are safe and well maintained.

Alternatively National Park Rangers may help with informative talks, guided bushwalks, slide shows and evening spotlighting walks. National Park interpretive officers are highly informed and excellent speakers.
Contact No: (07) 4668 3127.

Bunya Mountain Nature Talks, and specifically Bird Walks & Talks are provided by Don and Bernice Seton.
Phone: (07) 4668 1086

The 22½ acre site is suitable for a variety of group activities, team building challenges and reflective sessions. In addition there is tennis and volleyball court and a very attractive BBQ gazebo with seating.


Educational Kits & Teacher Resources on National Park Environment and Outdoor Educational Activities are available through school libraries (Check for promotional copies)

Further Teacher Resources:
Contact Naturally Queensland Information Centre 160 Ann Street, Brisbane
Phone: (07) 3227 8185 or visit web-site: www.epa.qld.gov.au
Included free of charge:-
  • Use of the Tennis & Basketball Court and grassed volley ball court.
  • Ball games on the level grassed areas (equipment supplied)
  • Teacher led walks through 40km of National Park walking tracks or Fishers Lookout (1.5km ) to see the stars & lights of Kingaroy-Dalby-Oakey-Toowoomba. Sunsets at Fishers Lookout are spectacular.
  • Spotlight for nocturnal animals such as mountain brushtail & ringtail possums, owls, frogmouths & luminous fungi (torches provided).
  • Watch the chocolate wattle bats emerge at dusk from the old schoolhouse at Dandabah.

Day Activities (approx. $3 - $5/child/activity)

  • Guided walks to places of significance at Bunya Mountains
  • Plant & Bird Identification walks & talks
  • Nature Awareness walk
  • Orienteering
  • Bush food walks & talks
  • Organised Games
  • Team Building & problem solving exercises
  • Talks on the history of Bunya Mountains incorporating aboriginal tribes, timber collection & transport involving ingenious tramways & chutes, early settlers & current usage.
  • Slide shows
  • Spotlight walk
  • Campfire with billy tea & damper and story telling
  • Bush dancing
  • Disco Night

Some Suggested Activities in the Darling Downs & South Burnett

  • Excellent Astronomical Observatory at Maidenwell. Night & Day viewing.
  • Peanut Growing & Processing DVD at Kingaroy Information Centre
  • Wine & Cheese Making Tour & cheese tasting at Stuart Range (Kingaroy)
  • Jondaryan Woolshed - spend at least ½ day there. Trained staff will design a program to fit in with your class requirements.

Please contact the office on 0746683126 or EMAIL us for any enquiries or requests for further information. The Naturally Queensland Information Centre on 07 32278185 or www.epa.qld.gov.au. is worth a visit.

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