ABOUT US
About Bunya Mountains Natural History Association
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The Bunya Mountains Natural History Association (BMNHA) operates a museum located in the historic buildings of ‘Cedarvale’ and ‘Hillview’ at Dandabah, Bunya Mountains, Queensland. These buildings were the homes of early families who settled in the area. There are displays and collections of fauna and flora. There is also a collection of tools and other artefacts and displays from the timber-felling era of the late 1800s and early 1900s, as well as information about the history of first nations people on the mountains. There are also old photographs to peruse in the reading room. Several books which detail the natural and social history of the Bunya Mountains, and bunya nuts can be purchased at the museum.
Other Roles of BMNHA
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The BMNHA is made up of volunteers who are interested in the natural and social history of the Bunya Mountains, in addition to the flora and fauna.
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Members open the Cedarvale museum for the public on the last Sunday of the month and Easter weekends, as well as on request from individuals or groups.
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The BMNHA is responsible for maintenance on both the buildings and displays.
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The group has social get-togethers, walking tours on the mountain, speakers to visit, join with other NHA groups socially or for activities, information, walks etc.
CEDARVALE COTTAGE
HILLVIEW
