What the heck is a bunyip, you ask-

Bunyip (1935)- Artist Unknown

Good evening, mates. Andy was checking out a camping book tonight and was drawn to the section describing Bunyip State Park, 65 km. east of Melbourne. The entry encouraged readers to, "...go bunyip spotting." What the heck is a bunyip, we thought? Being the inquisitive people that we are, we immediately did a Gooogle search on bunyips, located the above picture, and have the following specifics to share (possibly much more than you would ever have thought you yourself might learn about bunyips!):

The bunyip (usually translated as "devil" or "spirit"[1]) is a mythical creature from Australian folklore. Various accounts and explanations of bunyips have been given across Australia since the early days of the colonies. It has also been identified as an animal recorded in Aboriginal mythology, similar to known extinct animals.

Descriptions of bunyips vary wildly. It is usually given as a sort of lake monster. Common features in Aboriginal drawings include a horse-like tail, flippers, and walrus-like tusks or horns. According to legend they are said to lurk in swamps, billabongs, creeks, riverbeds and waterholes. At night their blood-curdling cries can be heard as they devour any animal that ventures near their abodes.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bunyip

Cheers to Bunyips! :)

Christy