The Bower

Nick Williams

We thought The Bower was spectacular when we stayed in June, but it was even better this time. Everything we could possibly have needed was provided down to the tiniest detail. Christmas decorations were a lovely touch. We look forward to staying again.

Jake P

My partner and I had an amazing time at The Bower! From the moment we walked in we felt so relaxed and at home we didn’t want to leave. It was extremely easy to find and as soon as we saw it we were blown away at how special it looked even from the outside. Everything was so well appointed and fresh and we cannot wait to return for another trip very soon! The staff at the front desk were so easy to deal with over the phone and made our check in hassle free. We just want to say a massive thank you to everyone who made our visit so special!

Steven Falvey

A spacious and peaceful cottage for two with beautiful views.

Barbara Lodge

The Bower was the perfect place for a 2 night getaway. The views were lovely, it was cosily warm thanks to the heat pump and wood fire, and every comfort was available. A huge double shower, comfy warm bed, and a large sunny enclosed verandah all under gorgeous bunya trees. At night it was quiet and the night sky was phenomenal. You felt like you could reach up and touch the Milky Way. It was close to all the walks we wanted to do, it was spotlessly clean and well designed. I can't recommend it highly enough.

Kaylene Loadsman

The Bower was perfect for our three night stay. Plenty of room for the two of us. The enclosed verandah allowed for a view but no bugs or wildlife. Fully equipped kitchen, comfy bed and good shower.

Sue Darlison

Beautiful little cottage with a spectacular view. Well presented with all required amenities. Conveniently located. Log fire for those cooler nights. Great walks that are well signposted and of various lengths. The Bunyas Tavern and Poppy's Cafe have beautiful food and well priced.

Tenille Hillier

Amazing weekend away (26-28th march 2021), very relaxing!! The house was lovely, and perfect for what we needed. Will definitely be back, and couldn't recommend highly enough !!

B W

We had a great time at Bunya mountains The Bower was a very comfortable place to stay. I don't think I could fault this place. It was relatively well equipped and the fire lace was great. There were good views of the valley and ample wildlife. The restaurant at night was good and the server very helpful

Marcella Mooney

Helen Connell

We spent two nights in The Bower cottage - absolutely loved the whole experience. The staff at the accommodation centre were friendly and helpful. The cottage was stunning, the view was breathtaking.

Malcolm Chalmers

Really enjoyable stay. Presentation of the property was immaculate and there were more appliances and facilities than we expected.

Mick Green

Great place. We were very comfortable and enjoyed the view, peace, location and friendly wildlife that came to visit us or just pass by. Definitely worth bringing some birdseed and topping up the hanging feeder on the deck. Highly recommended. Don't forget to bring firelighters, though!

Peter Douglas

We had the most amazing couple of days starting at The Bower. It was romantic, cosy and more than we expected. We wished we could have had at least one more day to soak up the surroundings. We saw so many birds and animals, including what we believe was a dingo. We were also treated to an amazing sunset and a subzero night that gave us amazing photo opportunities of the roos on the frost covered grass. We are looking forward to returning to the Bunyas in the spring/summer to see the seasonal changes. Loved it!!

Desma Kondilis

Staying at the Bunya Mountains was superb. Our accomodation THE BOWER was brilliant,cozy and great location. Loved the birds visiting throughout the day and wallabies everwhere. IF you love nature and want to reconnect this IS the place.

Carol Garthon

Beautiful, cosy & modern cottage with all “mod cons”. Amazing views from VERY large veranda. Plentiful wood supply for the fire place. Visiting wildlife (wallabies, pademelons, cockatoos, rosellas, king parrots, kookaburras, currawongs etc) every day. A fabulous restful retreat. Would highly recommend.

James Moore

My wife and I spend two lovely days in the Bunya Mountains, this was our first trip there and we loved the place, the Bower was a great place to stay, lots of beautiful birds and you can never tire of watching the wallabies and we did see the local dingo come through the yard. Great location to the village area and the near by hikes which we enjoyed. The Bower had everything you need to enjoy a stay for a night or for weeks (I wish I was there for weeks) A great place to stay and would definitely be booking it again if it's just the two of us.

Margery Barnes

We had a lovely stay here. The accommodation was very comfortable and perfect for relaxing and bird watching. It was a short walk away from the National Park. The walks were very picturesque.

Carol Baczynski

Great modern property with everything that was needed for a very comfortable stay. The Bunya Mountains are always amazing to visit - peaceful, uncrowded, back to nature but with amenities close.

Virginia Porter

Wonderful place to relax and enjoy as always.

Kirra-Lee Gaschk

Lovely accommodation for two, very comfortable bed and other furnishings.

Joan Camp

We had a fabulous three nights at The Bower - it was spotless, comfortable with every convenience needed for an enjoyable stay. The fire and great back deck were a treat as was the daily visit by the beautiful birds and wildlife. The complimentary bottle of wine was a thoughtful gesture. We definitely hope to return next year. Thank you.

Martin Cole

Great little modern house with everything you'd need for a relaxing stay. Quiet and fantastic views from on high (fantastic deck) do come with being a bit away from the walking tracks entry and cafe.

Josie Boluch

We had a lovely stay @The Bower love the newly build/Renovated little house, where we celebrated my partner bday a week ago. The view is just nice from the veranda, lots of birds visiting us and Roos very cute and friendly. The mountain hike is awesome track easy and well signed. Love the Bunya nuts ice cream at the kiosks 😋. Highly recommend this 👍

Estelle Blair

Beautifully presented, thoughtfully equipped, an excellent base from which to enjoy all the Bunya Mts has to offer. Or just relax on the deck.

Fran Larkey

My recent stay was wonderful, I didn’t even care that it rained most of the week. Every comfort was considered I especially appreciated the complimentary bottle of Red!

Brenda Rose

The Bower is a lovely small hideaway, perfect for two people. The verandah at the back has an awesome view and is visited very regularly by all manner of wildlife. It is close to the cafe, shop & Tavern but you still seem to be away from everything. The huge trees close to the building are full of birds and lovely to be near. The whole area is just wonderful. All the walks are close & easy to find, and we had no difficulty with the ones we tackled (except for the water after an extraordinary few days of rain!). The meals we had at both the cafe and Tavern were excellent and all the people were helpful and friendly.

Chris Plummer

Peace and quiet looking out off the deck to the splendour of the Bunyas. Well equipped and relaxing cabin space both inside and out.

Terry OConnor

Excellent cottage. Very comfortable. Ideal for two. Lovely aspect from the back deck. Easy walk to the village and the beginning of the walks. Highly recommend. Clean and modern and private. The complimentary bottle of wine was a lovely touch. Kitchen well appointed. Will certainly stay here again.

Beverley Webb

Had a wonderful time at Bunya Mountains. We saw an amazing number of birds both on our walks and around The Bower. The accommodation was great with a beautiful view but relative privacy.

Hannah Byrne

Absolutely wonderful

Keith Richardson

We loved “The Bower”. For just a couple it was an excellent size. It’s virtually brand new, extremely well designed, all equipment needed is new and of high quality. Although it is right on the main entrance road, we did not hear traffic at all. It was good that our mobiles were able to get a signal (Telstra) so our internet connection worked fine. We brought our own food supplies and used the microwave, stovetop and oven. We appreciated the large fridge and roomy shower. We will definitely return to “The Bower”. Bunya Mountains Accommodation is a smoothly running, well organised business, with prompt and courteous service. Thanks very much!

Karen Vickers

Lovely. Peaceful. Had a lovely relaxing time but would like u to know that the bed was a little too hard. We r used to firm mattresses but this was a bit too uncomfortable. Also I couldn’t get the stove to work, but maybe I misconstrued the directions. I left this msg with the key when returning it.

Tanya Richards

We had a wonderful time and we’re able to find everything we needed.

Russell Hung

Lovely cabin. Beautiful views and atmosphere.

Leanne Enchelmaier

We absolutely loved The Bower. A beautiful dwelling and such a beautiful outlook. Just loved the log fire. We will definitely be back.

Anne Hammond

House was fantastic, with a log fire, an electric blanket and a lovely view. Everything we could need was provided. Special thanks to the accommodation centre staff who went above and beyond to ensure we didn't go hungry that night when the tavern was chef-less.

Stephanie Hammond

Was a lovely to get away to nature. The place was lovely and felt so relaxing the whole time.

Colleen Moloney

A charming modern bungalow for two, cosy in winter with ample wood for the fireplace. Conveniently located to the hub of the village. A lovely stay znd I'm sure the beautiful deck and swing would be lovely to use in the warm weather. Delightful stay, thankyou.

Barry Cotter

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Chris & Margaret Cameron

Fabulous accommodation for two. We’d like to do it again! Thanks for providing all we needed in such style.

Tim Murphy

We stayed at "The Bower" between 29 August and 2 September. We loved the accommodation. The check in and check out process was very straight forward and the staff were very helpful. We have stayed here before and will do so again.

Siobhan Goodwin

Perfect for that getaway for 2 people. Accommodation has everything you need, tidy, lovely outlook. Effective fire with firewood, descent outdoor deck and comfortable bed.

Julie Funmore

Loved it…peaceful easy well appointed cottage.

Julie Fynmore

Loved it…peaceful easy well appointed cottage.

Chris Hanks

Cannot offer any suggestions to improve a delightful property. Everything was perfect for our 'getaway'. We loved the area, the property and the wildlife. The bottle of wine was a very nice touch.

Lesley Niemann

Great thankyou.

Fiona Miller

A lovely little hideaway for an escape to the beautiful Bunya Mountains.

Frank Harper

Lovely cottage, beautiful place!

ashley hoey

Enjoyed all aspects of our stay at The Bower. So impressed with the venue and outlook that we have re-booked in about a month's time.

John Whyte

A lovely place to stay. Everything we needed was there. We would stay there again.

Paul Dwyer

Such a wonderful place to get away and relax. Loved everything about it.

Barry McGovern

The Bower was beautiful, clean and well maintained, online booking and payment process was stress free and we had a lovely time.

Laurel Hoey

We have just returned from spending 3 days at "The Bower". We enjoyed staying in this well appointed property. Well appointed with a lovely view across the valley. We enjoy the great variety of walks on the mountain. The bird life is of particular interest to us. The very efficient wood burner made our stay extra comfortable.

LEO WATTS

Absolutely loved our two days in the Bunya Mountains. Will definitely come again.

Patrick and Therese Dancer

Great place to stay. Beautiful views from the back deck. Great fireplace. Good kitchen. Everything we needed. Spotlessly clean. Good location.

John Koffal

Perfect for a couple. We celebrated our wedding anniversary there and it was everything we needed and more. High quality furnishings and the wood heater was very efficient.

Katie Whyte

We had a wonderful stay during winter, a very comfortable couch and beautiful fireplace was a great spot to soak up the view of the wallabies each afternoon. Great kitchen and beautifully decorated house, the double shower is awesome too. Cute bar and stools on the deck was a great place to eat breakfast if there is no wind. Unfortunately very uncomfortable bed and pillows, recommend bringing your own pillows and don’t recommend staying here if you don’t like hard beds. The fluffy blankets provided were much appreciated as it was -3 degrees on our second morning.

Judy Wills

We had a wonderful stay, beautiful walks, wildlife and scenery, enjoyed the restaurants and the general store had all we needed. Loved staying at the Bower and would recommend it.

David Docherty

We had a lovely weekend visiting Bunya Mountains and staying at The Bower. Accommodation had a beautiful view capturing the sunrise and the Bunya Mountains. Loved it!

Lucy O’Malley

Fantastic beautiful place, perfect for a getaway!

Michael Brims

Lovely stay, can not wait to return.

Jodie Rabbitt

Loved the house we were there for our anniversary and it was perfect

Jodie Rabbitt

Loved the house we were there for our anniversary and it was perfect

Peter Holbery

Lovely property, great location. Hope to stay there again sometime.

John Tucker

A very restful few days in the rain and mist. The property was very comfortable and reasonably well equipped.

Pauline Innes

Love visiting the Bunya's - so peaceful and relaxing. Tavern and Poppies both very good venues.

Alex Turney

This was the perfect little house. The layout, the fitout was perfect. Had everything we needed. Arranging the Dinner / Breakfast hamper was a stroke of genius and the contents of which were excellent. Thank you so much, wouldn't change it at all. Thanks

Melissa Melissa

This is a magical place to stay! We loved the view, decor and vibe throughout the house. The only thing holding this review back from being 5-stars is the bed. My husband and I both found it a little too hard and didn't sleep well as a result. We are sensitive to bed-firmness though, so maybe it was just us. Everything else was wonderful :)

Kirsty Firman

Amazing place to relax, go for walks and see some great wildlife.

Talia Parsons

Lovely unit - very clean and had everything we needed for the weekend. We even had a surprise bottle of red waiting for us (nice touch!).

Monica Dangerfield

Cosy modern cottage with beautiful view and surrounded by an abundance of wildlife.

Michael Green

The Bower's wonderful location on the top of the ridge, with great views and wildlife, made it the choice for our return visit in June 2024 after being here previously in June 2021. As before, we loved the wood fire, electric blankets and air conditioning as well as all the other comforts that are provided. The new wood store near the car port was a big improvement on the old arrangement. On the minus side, we felt that the new closed in deck was a bit empty, cold and uninviting and tended to cut us off from the passing parade of birds, wallabies, bandicoots, etc. It was a good idea that one section of opening window (at the far end of the deck) was unscreened as that assist greatly with photography - however, this isn't referenced anywhere so we didn't actually notice it until the last day when it was too late to be of benefit and a number of our photos were below standard due to the flyscreens. Overall, though, we really enjoyed our stay despite some problems with the meal packs that we ordered in advance - we would not recommend those.

Kerry Lee Webber

The Bower was a delightful place to stay with everything we needed and more. It was a well-designed place with a great enclosed balcony. The decor was lovely and modern. We saw a great variety of wildlife as well, Wallabies, Rosellas, Satin Bowerbirds, Blue Birds and Cockatoos. It is a short drive to the Tavern/Bistro, Poppies on the Hill Cafe, the Accommodation Centre and the National Park.

anthony farrugia

My partner and I had a lovely time at The Bower. The view from the verandah was excellent, the kitchen was well equipped for me to cook whatever I liked for my stay, and the accommodation was overall very cosy. The only real complaint that I have is a flaw in the way the cabinets are built. The upper cabinets just left of the stove where the plates and such are kept can collide with eachother, and as I found out if you are rummaging around trying to find something and they collide with a bit of speed they can cause an extremely loud bang (my ears actually rang a bit. This could be cheaply and easily fixed with some felt stuck to the interior edge of the cabinets to dampen any sound from such collisions.

Andrew Weinert

The Bower is a very comfy little cottage for a couple with a reasonably nice view out the back. As a bird photographer, all I can say is WOW!! I saw more birds in two days than I have in the last two years. We will certainly be returning for another visit.

Teresa Stewart

Very enjoyable. Comfortable accomadation. Private , quiet, spacious.

Brenda O’SULLIVAN

Had the most relaxing time in the mountains. So very calming. The wildlife is incredible to experience. My accommodation was extremely comfortable and the views from the back verandah, spectacular. Would definitely like to stay again and will recommend highly to my friends.

Brenda O’SULLIVAN

Had the most relaxing time in the mountains. So very calming. The wildlife is incredible to experience. My accommodation was extremely comfortable and the views from the back verandah, spectacular. Would definitely like to stay again and will recommend highly to my friends.

Brenda O’SULLIVAN

Had the most relaxing time in the mountains. So very calming. The wildlife is incredible to experience. My accommodation was extremely comfortable and the views from the back verandah, spectacular. Would definitely like to stay again and will recommend highly to my friends.

Jason Franklin

A fantastic place to just switch off and relax. The accommodation was spot on and the food and beverage facilities in Dandabah excellent.

Robyn Ellis

Perfect little cottage for a couples get away. Everything provided and complementary bottle of wine a nice touch.

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Sarah Duke

Cute and cosy cabin.

Elizabeth Belcina

26-28 Jan- It was a great place even if there was limited view in the veranda, I still spent most of my time there. It was cosy and perfect for couples. I was amazed because the actual place is prettier than the photos online. The ladies at the office were very accommodating too. There were a few glitches but we still enjoyed our stay all throughout.

CARLOS ALPERIN

The Bower is a delightfull place for a couple. Very well mantained and clean, it has everything that you need to have a peaceful and/or romantic stay at Bunya National Park. Plenty of wildlife, nice light illuminating the house and a wide verandha to enjoy the magnificient view.

Brian Johns

Beautiful house, everything we needed & some. The bottle of wine & peanuts were a surprise. Even though it was January, the temperature dropped to 14 at night, so we had the fire going. Once the fireplace was going, we could not open the door to put more wood on, I think it was a problem with the metal heating up & expanding. I contacted the office, they had the maintenance man there within 1/2 hour. He had to force the door open &told us not too fully close the door handle . After that we had no problem, also he said he would make note of the problem. We would highly recommend this house to everyone to stay & enjoy the beautiful Bunya Mountains. This was our 30th year visiting, we will be back.

Tim and Vicky O’Neill

A wonderful spot to stay - great views, comfortable well equipped house and so much wildlife to observe and weather too! Loved all the walks in the area too - all very different.

Peter Baxter

Very nice cottage for a relaxing time away for a couple. We loved watching the wallabies and birds from the back deck

Dianbe Harris

Very comfortable and cosy cottage - perfect couples retreat. Well appointed and furnished. Bbq could do with a good cleanout of fats and oils dripped through grill and accumulated under the hot plate area. Suggest... small chair located on front porch to sit to capture early morning sun. Happy to recommend this cottage to others.

Mike Sackett

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GAIL SUTHERLAND

We loved it. The cottage is spotless and very well equipped.

Alan Teakle

An excellent well appointed cabin and great base for revisiting the Bunyas.

Chris Halley

A beautifully designed cabin, ideal for couples looking for a romantic mountain getaway. Everything was considered allowing you to relax.

David Craig

The Bower is an absolutely beautiful small house ideal for a couple. It is very well designed and fitted out to the highest standard. As it is quite new, everything is in tip-top order and up to date. We had lots of wallabies in the yard and were visited by a pair of king parrots. We would certainly stay at The Bower again.

Mary Howells

A well designed small house, just perfect for two. Everything we needed was supplied, to make our stay a delight! We loved the birdlife and we are missing seeing the resident wallabies and their joeys. The fire was much appreciated.

Di Pollard

Lovely cottage with a great deck which invites all the birds to visit. It has a wood burner, for those inclined to play with matches, or a press-the-button-for-instant-heating alternative. Either way, it's nice and cosy with lovely decor, a comfy bed and a very spacious bathroom. Everything that you may need is there - including the loo roll, shampoo, soap, samples of tea and coffee which the accommodation centre said to bring. Just beware, if you're not fully catering for yourselves, bed time comes early on the mountain and everything closes early - including dinner time at the tavern.

Janine Kennedy

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Pam Gilliland

Sarah Price

Lovely home with a stunning view. The wildlife that visited us every morning while we enjoyed breakfast in the sun on the deck was beautiful

Brett Mason

Beautiful location with lovely northern views. The Bower is brand new and has everything you need. Just the right size for a couple, it's a great place to stay. Walk to Fisher's Outlook for the sunset or to the village for meals.

Peter Stanton

The Bower is fantastic new dwelling ideally suited for a couple. It is modern, clean with great facilities not far from the village centre. It is a great design and a credit to the owners. Their is also abundant bird and wildlife around the building. I would certainly recommend The Bower for a stay at the Bunya Mountains.

Terry McConnell

Our first trip to the Bunya's and we loved our accommodation "The Bower", it was spotless and perfect for two people with everything we needed for our stay, we will definitely come back

Bob McNaught

Loved the weather - cold! great change from the hot and humid coast. Lovely hideaway for two. Need a wood chopping block to make splitting wood a lot easier.

Debbie Skinn

Clare Scotney

Staying at The Bower was so peaceful and relaxing. Everything was provided to make our stay a memorable one, including the complimentary wine and nuts. It was greatly appreciated. The outlook from the rear deck was magical.

Graeme Schuller

This is a very nice and well thought out house. I like that they have put in an electric BBQ and they have put in a very nice sized back verandah. One suggestion for improvement is to put a slab of timber on the railings in the North East corner of the verandah. It would make a nice breakfast, morning tea, lunch, wine & nibbles, dinner nook. With 2 bar style stools you would have a beautiful view over the railings to forest below. Can I also suggest that you try to get rid of the stinging nettles down the side of the house where the wood is stored.

Debra Todhunter

We loved the accommodation, being new it was so fresh and tastefully furnished. An excellent deck for bird watching, reading, and looking at the view and catching the breezes. Because we stayed 5 days it was really good to have a washing machine.