Drives Queensland, Australia The Sunshine Coast, Hinterland and Darling Downs
Bunya Mountains Road
Bunya Mountains Road, Kumbia Road, Bunya Highway · Kaimkillenbun → Kumbia
The drive
Bunya Mountains Road crosses the Bunya Mountains from Kaimkillenbun, on the Dalby side, to Kumbia on the Bunya Highway. It runs 66 km (41 mi) and goes through Bunya Mountains National Park, passing Dandabah, the main camping and visitor area on the mountain.
The two sides are different. The southern climb, from Moola up to the mountains, is steep and narrow with tight curves. The northern side, down toward Kumbia by Alice Creek, is less demanding.
Queensland Parks says the access roads are steep, narrow and winding, and that Transport and Main Roads considers them unsuitable for long or heavy vehicles. Caravans, large motorhomes and large buses are named as unsuitable.
Along the way
- Kaimkillenbun
- Dandabah
- Kumbia
Good to know
- Long and heavy vehicles are not recommended on the mountain, and caravans, large motorhomes and buses should be avoided.
- There is no fuel on the mountain: the nearest is at Kumbia, Maidenwell or Maclagan.
- Dandabah is reached by a turn onto Bunya Avenue, about 1 km from the main road.
- This drive uses the Kaimkillenbun and Kumbia approaches; the Maidenwell approach is not part of it.
Open all year, weather permitting. Roads close for snow, fire, storms and repairs: before you set off, check Queensland Parks: Bunya Mountains, visiting safely.
Questions about this drive
How long does Bunya Mountains Road take to drive?
Kaimkillenbun to Kumbia is 66 km (41 mi) and takes about 1 hr 10 min.
Is Bunya Mountains Road suitable for caravans?
No. Queensland Parks says the access roads are steep, narrow and winding and unsuitable for long or heavy vehicles, including caravans, large motorhomes and buses.
Is there fuel on the Bunya Mountains?
No. Fuel is available at Kumbia, Maidenwell and Maclagan, outside the park.
Which side of the Bunya Mountains is steeper?
The southern climb from Moola is steep, narrow and tightly curved. The Alice Creek side toward Kumbia is less challenging.
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Distance, time, elevation, curves and intensity are from Carve's route. Checked 2026-10-28.