bunjil nganga Parkland Open Day celebrates community and connection
Published on 09 February 2026
The City of Whittlesea is inviting the community to come together for a vibrant and lively day of celebration at the bunjil nganga Parkland Quarry Hills Open Day.
This free event celebrates two new community spaces, the Aboriginal Gathering Place and the Granite Hills Major Community Park, as well as the 3.6km of recently constructed connecting trails. Join us on Sunday 15 February from 10am to 3pm at bunjil nganga Parkland Quarry Hills, South Morang.
Set within the scenic Quarry Hills landscape, bunjil nganga Parkland has been designed as a place where people can come together through nature, culture and shared experiences. The Open Day is a chance to explore everything the park has to offer in one day.
At the heart of the park is the Aboriginal Gathering Place where First Peoples and the wider community can come together to celebrate culture, strengthen connections, support wellbeing, and continue the journey of reconciliation. It is culturally safe and a welcoming space that celebrates First Peoples culture through storytelling, knowledge sharing and cultural experiences.
The Granite Hills Major Community Park offers open green spaces, play areas and family-friendly facilities, while the bunjil nganga trail network connects the area through a series of scenic walking and cycling paths.
The Community Park features an adventure playground with giant slides, swings, sand and nature play, a flying fox, open-air pavilion, picnic and barbecue areas, boardwalks, water play elements, public toilets and a Changing Places facility.
More than 3.6 kilometres of walking and cycling trails wind through the parkland’s natural environment, offering routes ranging from short strolls to longer scenic walks that encourage people to slow down and enjoy their surroundings.
A free shuttle bus will operate between the Aboriginal Gathering Place and the Granite Hills Major Community Park, making it easy to explore everything the park has to offer.
The bunjil nganga Parkland Open Day will feature First Peoples performances, cultural workshops and art displays, alongside live music and roving performers creating a vibrant atmosphere across the site. Children can enjoy face painting and creative and sustainability activities near the playground, while families can relax with food from local food trucks or enjoy a picnic in the park.
Whether you’re keen to learn something new, enjoy live entertainment, spend time with family and friends or simply relax outdoors, the bunjil nganga Parkland Open Day offers something for everyone.
A full program and site map will be available on Council’s website. Visit bunjil nganga Parkland open day page.
*Council contributed $5.5 million towards the Granite Hills Major Community Park with the Victorian Government providing $2.5 million from its Growing Suburbs Fund.
*The bunjil nganga Parkland Connecting Trails project is funded by the City of Whittlesea with support from the Victorian Government, including $1 million from the Suburban Parks Program and $322,000 from the Growing Suburbs Fund.
How to get there
bunjil nganga Parkland open day is located at bunjil nganga Parkland Quarry Hills, 105 Hunters Road, South Morang.
There is limited parking available at the event site. We recommend taking public transport and/or walking. Closest available public transport stops are the 386 Bus Stops right outside the event entry at Waterview Dr/Cravens Rd.
Additional overflow parking will be available at Waterview Recreation Reserve with a shuttle bus operating continuously from 10am to 3pm.
Quotes attributable to City of Whittlesea Mayor Councillor, Lawrie Cox:
"We are delighted to see the Aboriginal Gathering Place project completed after more than 20 years of advocacy from local First Peoples. I would like to thank all those along the way who have championed this project.
“Council is proud to show its commitment to reconciliation and self-determination for our First Peoples community by funding the building of the Gathering Place. This is now a safe space for the whole community that celebrates culture, supports learning and stronger community connections.
“The Aboriginal Gathering Place, the addition of the new Granite Hills Major Community Park as well as the walking trails ensures this much-loved park is a place where families can play, people can connect with nature and everyone can feel welcome.
“We look forward to celebrating these three projects at the open day on 15 February.”