The bunyip is a mythical creature from Australian mythology. It is said to live in swamps, billabongs, creeks, riverbeds, and waterholes. The bunyip is found in traditional aboriginal beliefs and stories from many parts of Australia, although it is called by several different names in different language groups.

Is a bunyip a crocodile?

The Bunyip is an amphibious creature described as part crocodile and part bird which lived in swamps and creeks, in Victoria. ... Indigenous Australians have handed down tales of horrific encounters with Bunyip through the ages.

Where is the bunyip located in Australia?

Bunyip is a town in Gippsland, Victoria, Australia, 81 km south-east of Melbourne's Central Business District, located within the Shire of Cardinia local government area. Bunyip recorded a population of 2,468 at the 2016 Census.