Bunya Pine Tree

Bunya Pine Tree plaque, Parkes.
Bunya Pine Tree plaque, Parkes.
Photographed by Dom Northcott.

To commemorate the first opening of Parliament in Canberra, the Duke of York planted an oak in what is now York Park, representing England, then planted this bunya bunya to represent Australia on the corner of Kings Avenue and State Circle.

Acknowledgement of Country

We acknowledge the Ngunnawal people as traditional custodians of the ACT and recognise any other people or families with connection to the lands of the ACT and region.

We acknowledge and respect their continuing culture and the contribution they make to the life of this city and this region.

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