Maleny Travel Guide

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This small, vibrant arts community in the Sunshine Coast hinterland offers spectacular mountain scenery, great food and boutique shopping.

Maleny is a small artistic community in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland. One of its biggest draws is the incredible view offered from lookouts all throughout town. Gaze across rolling green pastures and out to the incredible Glasshouse Mountains. Wineries, dairies and nice restaurants bring foodies to the region, while the vibrant arts and crafts scene means there is good shopping. Locals are known for their laid-back attitudes and alternative lifestyles.

Maleny lies on the Blackall Range west of Caloundra in one of the wettest areas in Queensland. Before it became a well-known dairy-farming region, the area around Maleny supported verdant rainforests and huge old trees. Much of the land was cleared in the 1800s, with the town established in 1891. There are still dairy farms today, although the main industry is tourism. Visit the Maleny Cheese Factory to sample and buy local cheeses. Tour the Maleny Dairies Monday to Saturday and enjoy a cup of tea and buy fresh milk and yoghurt.

Restaurants and cafés throughout town showcase the best local produce. Choose from a café serving sandwiches and cakes to a three-course meal at a fine-dining restaurant.

Buy locally made arts and crafts at the markets held at the Maleny RSL every Sunday. Many boutiques and galleries throughout town also stock work produced by the artists who live in and around Maleny.

Get active in the hills surrounding the town. Walk on trails through the Mary Cairncross Reserve, which protects a large area of rainforest just south of Maleny. Peer through the trees at views across the mountain range towards the Glasshouse Mountains. The Obi Obi Creek runs through Maleny and has waterfalls and swimming holes. Swim in the natural pool at the base of nearby Gardner’s Falls. You can find maps and directions at the Maleny Visitor Information Centre in the middle of town.

Maleny is 450 metres (1,476 feet) above sea level. It’s a 1-hour drive from Brisbane airport and about a 30-minute trip from Caloundra. There is free parking throughout town. You’ll need a car to enjoy the surrounding region, which has many wineries, scenic lookouts and eco-resorts.

Maleny Hotel

Maleny Hotel

3 out of 5
6- Bunya Street, Maleny, QLD
The price is ₹6,142 per night from 28 Jul to 29 Jul
₹6,142
₹6,756 total
28 Jul - 29 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Maleny. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 bars/lounges. Popular attractions Maleny Dairies and Gardners Falls are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (193 reviews)
"Good for the price. It's a basic hotel but has all you need especially for a quick easy overnight stay which was what I had. The rooms can be a bit noisy until about 10 from the lounge below, so not the place to choose if you just want peace and quiet. Very quaint, real old Queensland style ..."

Reviewed on 1 May 2025

Maleny Hotel
Tranquil Park Maleny

Tranquil Park Maleny

3 out of 5
483 Mountain View Road, Maleny, QLD
The price is ₹7,873 per night from 5 Aug to 6 Aug
₹7,873
₹8,661 total
5 Aug - 6 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Maleny. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (366 reviews)
"Na"

Reviewed on 19 Jul 2025

Tranquil Park Maleny
The Guesthouse

The Guesthouse

4 out of 5
1334 Landsborough Maleny Rd, Maleny, QLD
The price is ₹8,705 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
₹8,705
₹9,630 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star guesthouse in Maleny. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Maleny Dairies and Gardners Falls are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (64 reviews)
"Had a great interactions with the manager Pippa. Really gracious and helpful"

Reviewed on 9 Jul 2025

The Guesthouse
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Mantra Mooloolaba Beach

Mantra Mooloolaba Beach

4.5 out of 5
Cnr Mooloolaba Esplanade & Venning St, Mooloolaba, QLD
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy free parking, a fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,646 reviews)
"Great central location. Good restaurants nearby."

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025

Mantra Mooloolaba Beach
Oaks Sunshine Coast Oasis Resort

Oaks Sunshine Coast Oasis Resort

4.5 out of 5
2 Landsborough Parade, Golden Beach, QLD
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,619 reviews)
"Thank you so much for my stay on the Sunshine Coast. The service was outstanding, the breakfast a was a massive hit. Absolutely enjoyed. The pool and spa was clean. My room was spotless, bathroom was very spacious. Thank you once again!"

Reviewed on 19 Jul 2025

Oaks Sunshine Coast Oasis Resort
Landmark Resort

Landmark Resort

4 out of 5
11 Mooloolaba Esplanade, Mooloolaba, QLD
Stay at this 4-star spa aparthotel in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,015 reviews)
"I loved the washer/dryer! Very handy. I really loved my stay there, it was nice and quiet, very clean. The room was great and the people serving were lovely."

Reviewed on 17 Jul 2025

Landmark Resort
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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