Hinterland Attractions

Maleny is home to some of the best restaurants north of Brisbane. Choose between Italian, Indian, Thai, German, Chinese, Seafood, Nepalese and Far East.

One only needs to stroll down the main street of Maleny to experience the vast array of eateries that make Maleny so famous.

Maleny also boast its own craft brewery, Brouhaha with its beautiful boutique beer, Maleny Hotel and Irish Pub, Finbar’s.

For more information on where to dine go to:

Hinterland Times Food Drink & Dine Booklet

Numerous markets are held on the Sunshine Coast each week with the most famous being the Eumundi Markets on Wednesday and Saturday mornings.  Eumundi Markets

Maleny RSL markets are held every Sunday – 8am to 2pm.

Crystal Waters Market: 1st Sat of the Month (except Jan). 8am – 2pm Village Green 1/65 Kilcoy Lane off Aherns Rd, Conondale.

Montville Growers & Makers Market: 2nd Sat of the month. 7:30am – 12noon. Montville Village Hall, Memorial Close, Montville.

Witta Market Growers & Producers: 3rd Sat of the month. 7:30am – 12noon.  Old Witta School grounds 316 Witta Rd, Witta.

Many art galleries are dotted in and around Maleny. A huge selection of fine art, ceramics, glass, sculpture and photography are available to purchase. Some of these include: Art on Cairncross, Gary Myres Gallery, Peace of Green and Ben Messina Landscape Gallery.

For more information on all the fabulous galleries in and around Maleny and Montville go to: Hinterland Times Gallery Trail Booklet

Information centre and rainforest walk. 55 hectares of subtropical rainforest overlooking the Glass House Mountains National Landscape. A remnant of the rainforests that once covered the Blackall Range, the Reserve is a living museum of diverse plant and animal life which will delight with its tranquillity and beauty. (148 Mountain View Road, Phone: (07) 5429 6122)

Walking tracks, Views and photography. 14 acres and over 6km of walking paths meander around thousands of different plants, ranging from roses, azaleas and annuals to some of the rarest cycads in the world.  All of which are complemented by numerous lakes, waterfalls and spectacular views of the Glass House Mountains. (233 Maleny-Stanley River Road, corner Mountain View Road, Phone: (07) 5408 4110). See their website here.

When it comes to national parks, you are spoilt for choice around Maleny. There are no fewer than 8 national parks and state forests all within a 20 km radius of Maleny. Activities can include Hiking, climbing, mountain bike riding, horse-riding, canoeing/kayaking and fishing depending on the particular park.

Glass House Mountains National park
Bellthorpe National Park
Conondale Range great walk
Dularcha National Park
Kondalila National Park
Mapleton Falls National Park
Sunshine Coast Hinterland Great Walk
Beerburrum & Beerwah state Forests

Farm & factory tours. Come and discover for yourself the process of milk from the cow to the bottle and everything in-between. You can cuddle up to some farmyard friends, feed the animals and watch their tour cow being milked. (70 McCarthy Road, Phone: (07) 5494 2392)

Maleny Golf Club – Maleny Golf Club’s picturesque nine-hole course is open to members and visitors 7 days a week, with competitions on Tuesdays, Wednesday, Thursdays and Saturdays. All equipment is available for hire. (15 Porters Lane, Phone: (07) 5499 9960)

Maleny Bowls Club – A friendly local club. Club house open Mon-Sat from 2.30 pm. Visiting bowlers, New residents, Beginners all welcome (8 Bunya St, Maleny)

Maleny Croquet Club – The Range Croquet Club is a small friendly club who welcome visitors. Located at Maleny Showgrounds, Stanley River Road, contact Vince 07 5494 2193