QUARRY Hills Parkland will now be recognised as bunjil nganga Parkland after the name was approved by Geographic Names Victoria.
The name, meaning ‘eagle view’, was recommended through a Cultural Values Study delivered in partnership with the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Cultural Heritage Aboriginal Corporation.
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 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.
Meanwhile, the Granite Hills Major Community Park 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.
Whittlesea Mayor Councillor Martin Taylor said Council was proud to adopt the name.
“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,” he said.
“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.”
