Bunya Dreaming
Bunya Dreaming will return in 2028
A celebration of the iconic Bunya tree
Bunya Dreaming is a bi-annual celebration of the significance of the Bunya pine (Araucaria bidwillii) in First Nations culture. A tree that has been around for 200 million years.
Local lore dictated that the tree should not be harmed in any way and for thousands of years prior to European settlement, tribes from as far away as Victoria would travel to Queensland to celebrate the Bunya harvest, until gatherings were outlawed in 1897.
Kabi Kabi Elder Aunty Beverly Hand had a vision to bring a modern interpretation of the gathering back to the Sunshine Coast, and Bunya Dreaming was formed.
Bunya Dreaming is today (as it was for generations before), a family-friendly gathering where people can learn about people’s connection to country and their links to both the physical and spiritual landscape, share food, yarns and have a great time.
Bunya Dreaming is a chance to build reciprocal relationships and develop opportunities for Reconciliation.
Activities include Bunya feasting, competitions, bushfoods, bush medicine, challenges, dance, ceremony, fire, yarning, workshops and more!
When you attend Bunya Dreaming, you are a part of something special, something real, something that occurred on country for thousands of years before our time.
We acknowledge the Kabi Kabi ancestors for their diligence to country and countrymen. If it had not been for their resilience and dedication to maintaining cultural connections it would not be possible to reclaim this cultural event for country and countrymen.
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Bunya Dreaming thanks the current custodians SEQ Water for providing the venue. We’re proud of our enduring relationship with Barung Landcare in support with registrations and financial management. Maleny IGA, Nungeena, who help provide modest catering to share on the day.
Bunya Dreaming is driven 100% by volunteers. All funds raised through ticketing and donations go directly into running the annual gathering on country. We thank you for your support.
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Gardening Australia recently covered a story on Bunya Dreaming, enjoy this short story about the gathering and learn more about what to expect on the day!
FAQ
Most frequent questions and answers
Tickets will be available for purchase at the gate on the day and cash will be accepted.
Due to the nature of our event we cannot offer refunds for the following:
- If you do not arrive at the event
- Change of mind or change of personal circumstance
If there is adverse weather or other unforeseen circumstances, the event organiser will be in touch with all ticketholders to communicate the options.
Yes. There will be options for public transport and shuttle bus to the venue available. More details will be updated shortly on the exact locations for these services.
To ensure we look after nature and local wildlife the best we can, pets are not permitted.
Yes. Please bring your refillable drinking bottle 🙂