New name adopted for iconic parkland
Published on 28 May 2025
bunjil nganga Parkland has been officially approved by Geographic Names Victoria as the name for the area known as the Quarry Hills Parkland, following a naming process by the City of Whittlesea.
The name, meaning ‘eagle view’, was recommended through a Cultural Values Study delivered in partnership with the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Cultural Heritage Aboriginal Corporation. It recognises the Traditional Owners’ deep cultural and spiritual connection to the parkland.
In early 2024, residents were invited to have their say on the proposed name with the majority of respondents supportive of the change.
To support the transition, the new name bunjil nganga Parkland will be used with Quarry Hills for the next five years.
The stunning parkland is loved for its natural beauty, walking and cycling trails and incredible views and will soon be home to two exciting new additions.
Opening later this year, the Aboriginal Gathering Place will be a culturally safe and welcoming space for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and the wider community to connect, celebrate culture and share knowledge.
The Granite Hills Major Community Park, which draws on the stunning natural beauty of its surroundings to promote connections to nature, will also open in 2025. It will feature slides, swings, flying fox, lawn maze, boardwalk, nature play and other attractions, as well as public toilets, picnic and barbecue areas, shelters and a Changing Places facility for visitors with higher care needs.
The City of Whittlesea is proud to adopt bunjil nganga Parkland Quarry Hills as a name that honours the rich cultural heritage of this extraordinary open space.
Quote attributable to City of Whittlesea Mayor, Councillor Martin Taylor:
“We are proud to adopt the name bunjil nganga Parkland in honour of the Traditional Owners of this land. This name invites all of us to connect more deeply with the landscape recognising its beauty, respecting its cultural history, and embracing its future significance for generations to come. Our community warmly welcomes this meaningful change. The name bunjil nganga reflects the enduring connection between the Woi-wurrung people and this significant landscape, acknowledging their custodianship and the rich cultural heritage that continues to shape our shared identity.”