Hi Everyone,
Bunya Mountains. This is part of the Great Dividing Ranges in Queensland, and it is here that you will fine the worlds largest Bunya pine forest which is a  protected area. It has many walking trail and Bob and I took the day to explore some of these trails. One of these was the Russell Park walk.

So we took our trusty back pack with a few nibble's and of course plenty of water and off we set. What a beautiful walk seeing all the fauna along the way.

 Then we came across a fallen Bunya nut what great excitement to see them as we were not sure what they were. And the different birds fluttering above us so we took some time and had a great look around.

This flower not sure what it is, but it certainly put on a good show for us. I feel its more of a seed pod which has just opened. It still looks good. To reach the top, was great and time to take a short rest,  there was a great view over looking the valleys below.

 So we had a good walk and on the way down we pass small streams and different little creatures roaming the forest floor.

On the way back to the van we called into see Kondadililla falls and Gardener falls.

 Then passing some of the small towns along the way, such as Montville a small town where the main street is lined with cafes, gift shop, potteries and arts & crafts galleries. Maley was another small place but it was getting late by this time and most things where close. But we had a great day, tired and sore but also energized.  So next day we moved onto Gympie. Bye for now.