Maleny Travel Guide

 al2401 Says:  The Blackall Range runs behind the Sunshine Coast parallel to the ocean. Starting with Maleny in the south a road travels along the ridge, linking Montville, Flaxton and Mapleton and showing spectacular views over the Sunshine Coast. A drive up the range is a very popular... 

 al2401 Says:  Scott Alexander's Mountain View Day Lily Nursery is a fantastic place to buy plants - Day Lilies, Clivias, Hippeastrums and many more. Day Lilies came in so many varieties and colours and to see the farm in a blaze of colour in spring is fantastic. Scott sells his plants... 

 al2401 Says:  The Maleny Pub is over 100 years old. Originally a watering hole for timber getters, bullock drivers and farmers it is now an up to date centre for quality dining and great entertainment.The original hotel had a lot of detail made from Silky Oak - this has been preserved... 

 al2401 Says:  In 2004 Boxsells Livestock Saleyards shut down and the site was soon built on by a supermarket chain. The people of Maleny wished to recognise the part the company had lpayed in teh history of the town - built maily on dairy.This sculptue by Janna Pameijer was unvieled in... 

 al2401 Says:  A common phrase around Maleny - "Down the Pocket". It means down to the Baroon Pocket Dam. This 380 hectare lake is the major water supply for the south of the Sunshine Coast and was completed in 1989. There are two access points to Lake Baroon. The dam wall can be accessed... 

 al2401 Says:  The Maleny Cheese Factory has a wonderful range of European stlye cheese - all locally produced (except the Gorgonzola which is imported). It was opened in 2004 by a family who, though they originated in Switzerland, had travelled world wide. They source their milk from a... 

 al2401 Says:  Even though the grapes are not grown locally there is a Maleny Mountain label with quite a good selection of wines. There is a cafe on site and a selection of wine lover's paraphernalia. For $5 you can try 5 different wines and if you buy this fee is refunded. 

 al2401 Says:  Gardners Falls are on the Obi Obi Creek near Maleny. Although the falls are not high the spot is very picturesque and is lovely for picnics. They are about 300m along a paved walkway and have a number of picnic tables. The pool at the bottom of the falls is a popular... 

 al2401 Says:  I have eaten here on a number of occasions. The atmosphere is casual and the service very good. The menu has always had a good choice.You can eat inside or out in the spacious beer garden. They do a very good grilled Barramundi with a citrus sauce. 

 wise23girl Says:  Beautiful seafood and a most stunning view...what more could you want. It is not budget dining but not overly expensive for the wonderful food. I loved the chowder almost too much on my first visit as I then continued with the signature platter....well the food was divine... 

 wise23girl Says:  Sunshine Coast Hinterland....On way to Maleny...maybe.A lot of times we go to Maleny via the Palmwoods/Montville Road and come back through Landsborough. Makes a great circuit.If you are holidaying on the Sunshine Coast particularly in Bli Bli , Maroochydore or Mooloolaba... 

 Mikebb Says:  You will see these mountains stand out from miles away, they are in a National Park with plenty of Australian native trees and well worth the short drive up to one of the lookouts to enjoy the view. For those more active walk one of the trails.The mountains are only 40... 

 balhannah Says:  Tibouchinas, [ lasiandras,] are a shrub that you will see in the months of March / April, covered in a mass of Purple flowers. It is a native to south-east Brazil, where people use the massed purple blooms to decorate churches at Easter time.Tibouchina 'Alstonville', is...