Maleny

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Maleny
Maleny featuring landscape views and farmland
Maleny which includes tranquil scenes and farmland
Maleny showing art and interior views

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 P3,893 per night from Jun 17 to Jun 18
P3,893
P4,282 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 17 - Jun 18
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Maleny. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 bars/lounges. Popular attractions Maleny Dairies and Gardners Falls are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (192 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 May 1, 2025

Maleny Hotel
The Guesthouse
The Guesthouse
4 out of 5
1334 Landsborough Maleny Rd, Maleny, QLD
The price is P6,564 per night from Jun 1 to Jun 2
P6,564
P7,220 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 1 - Jun 2
Stay at this 4-star guesthouse in Maleny. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Maleny Dairies and Gardners Falls are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (62 reviews)
"Good place for one or two nights stopover. Clean, nice linen & comfy bed. Tea and coffee, washer & dryer and shared lounge. Good shower. Central to town. On a main road but not much noise from traffic to keep you awake. I would recommend. Not far from The botanical gardens and bird aviary which is ..."

Reviewed on May 6, 2025

The Guesthouse
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sunshine Coast by IHG
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sunshine Coast by IHG
4 out of 5
42 First Avenue and Fairway Drive, Maroochydore, QLD
The price is P5,519 per night from Jun 22 to Jun 23
P5,519
P6,071 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 22 - Jun 23
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (683 reviews)
"Excellent facility but the parking is an issue. As a guest we shouldn’t have to pay. If we had to go out numerous times it would add up as well as the $12.50 per night. To enter the hotel was chaotic as Google maps directed us to another street due to construction. It wasn’t easy to find."

Reviewed on May 29, 2025

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sunshine Coast by IHG
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 center, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,627 reviews)
"Staff and Management were excellent. Local dining and entertainment was excellent. Condition of room was very dated and carpet was lifting in places. There was mould around the A/ Con vents and dust on top of fixtures. Cutlery was not clean and had to be washed before using."

Reviewed on May 29, 2025

Mantra Mooloolaba Beach
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 WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,993 reviews)
"Great pool, sauna and gym"

Reviewed on May 28, 2025

Landmark Resort
Lowanna Beach Resort by Direct Collective
Lowanna Beach Resort by Direct Collective
2 out of 5
42 Lowanna Dr, Buddina, QLD
Stay at this aparthotel in Sunshine Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, air conditioning, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Mooloolaba Beach and Mooloolaba Esplanade ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (75 reviews)
"Great apartment in fantastic location. I hope I can stay here again"

Reviewed on May 28, 2025

Lowanna Beach Resort by Direct Collective
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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