Maleny Things to Do

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From Maleny to Landsborough, Queensland. Sunshine Coast Hinterland.

So if you are staying in Maleny in one of the delightful 'hidden away' spots you might feel like a visit to another little country town just down the road a piece.

Of course from Landsborough you can drive on to Australia Zoo or Caloundra...or wherever...plenty of choice.

But I am wondering if you would enjoy a detour through Mt Mellum. You can make a round trip by taking the road nearer Maleny and leaving by the lower road closer to Landsborough.

There actually is a caravan park there which is pet friendly...good to know.

Maple Streey, Maleny, Queensland.
Maple street is a pleasant street ...wide and still lined with trees in many places.

From the moment you drive into the town itself...the pub on your right and a park on your left (coming from the Coast side) you will be drawn to look at the shops in Maple Street. (Do not bother with the supermarket that interfered with the platypus population)

To be honest I believe Maleny has lost some of its better shops over the last few years but there are still some delights.

Heaps of places to eat... The Upfront Club, Cappriccio's Italian Restaurant....Colin James Fine Food, Maleny (ice cream and cheeses) to name a few.


Rosetta Books...where you can browse and a dress shop...some hippy clothes and some not.

A pleasant afternoon and especially on a Sunday you could move on to Finbarsfor a pizza and Irish Music.

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Conondale, Queensland. 26K from Maleny about 1 1/2 hours drive north of Brisbane..

It is quite a place! 650 acres of bushland.....

It is a few years since we made the trip to Crystal Waters but I have living evidence of our journey growing in our garden.

Our most excing find was Taro...a special Taro grown for the leaves... not the usual one where you grow mainly for the corm.

We cook the leaves...the NEW ones lightly...something as you would cook spinach.

Wealso brought home 2 other plants for eating and Stevia for a sweetener.....

And these days there is a market on the 1st Saturday of the month. For 2012 it will begin in February.

And they are on Facebook

Have a look here if you want to know about the services available such as Feng Shui, Wildlife Management, Violin Tuition. Unbelievable what is on offer....

Accommodation is available. There is an Eco Caravan Park, B&B's, and Retreats...some private inhabitants may be involved with backpackers.

If you want to visit it is suggested you need to book a guided tour.

Contact by way of website. Click here for details

Crystal Waters Community Co-operative Ltd.
Crystal Waters Village
65 Kilcoy Lane
Conondale, Qld, 4552
Australia

Special note:At the entrance to Crystal Waters, Tete Park is a great place to relax, play, and swim at any time.

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We have visited this gallery several times, each time there is different work to see. What we liked the best, and was unusual, was the work made out of old car & motorbike parks, exceptionally well done by a James Corbett.

The piece I liked the best, was the Gorilla (see photo) he looked so life like. He had just been sold and was waiting to be shipped to America, where he was going to be a talking piece in the foyer of a business. I'm sure he would be that! In the racing car photo, there is a driver leaning over to get around the corner!
So much detail in these pieces.

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Maleny Mountain wines is a family owned business set in the cutest building on your left as you reach the top of the Range.

Their wine range includes reds, whites, fortifieds and dessert wines. There are many sweet and dry choices available for you to taste and take home with you. You are guaranteed to find a wine that you'll enjoy.

You can buy on line as well.

And group bookings are available.

They are open 7 days a week, from 9:30 am to 5 pm for wine tastings and sales. special events

Lunches are available on weekends, with teas, coffees, desserts and cheese platters available every day of the week

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There is a quite charming kiosk at mary Cairncross park so why don't you drive around from the township...take a walk in the forest ....and then enjoy a cup of tea or coffee.

Great coffee, fabulous cake , and the most magnificent view. All yours amid the greenery of Mary Cairncross Park.
Favourites include homemade organic muesli, veggie breakfast or Cajun Chicken Burger. For the kids there's bacon and free range eggs, toasted sandwiches and freshly made milkshake

Open from 8.30am to 4.30pm (4pm in winter) seven days a week.

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Yes Maleny has a pub...all of these little towns do...and each pub has its charms. This one is said to be the hub of Maleny. There is a Garden Restaurant ...entertaiment...and very pleasant surrounds.

You are close to everything at the pub...just a short walk up the road to the shops, the library, and lots of alternative eating places.

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This is a great activity for all ages offered by many lawn bowls clubs in Australia. It is good for their revenue and bare feet don't hurt the greens.

Most clubs also cater for groups providing buffets or BBQ meals. Also being clubs alcoholic drinks are cheaper than pubs.

Maleny Bowls Club provided a fantastic late BBQ breakfast for about 50 of us after my niece's wedding in 2010. After the meal the club members who did the cooking then became our teachers for the bowling. They stayed with us the whole morning and were enthusiastic in helping us have fun.

Even though lawn bowls is losing its tag of an older persons game the guys were really keen to drum up new members for the club. What a shame all of us were from out of town.