Maleny

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

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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₩96,637 per night from Jun 30 to Jul 1
₩96,637
₩106,302 total
Jun 30 - Jul 1
includes taxes & fees
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
Tranquil Park Maleny
Tranquil Park Maleny
3 out of 5
483 Mountain View Road, Maleny, QLD
The price is ₩128,846 per night from Jun 19 to Jun 20
₩128,846
₩141,735 total
Jun 19 - Jun 20
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Maleny. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (363 reviews)
"Stayed on a sunday as we were attending a wedding at the next door property. Tranquil park was a great option. The rooms were large and the view amazing. Pay the extra for the mountain view! Staff were warm and welcoming and assisted with getting us to the venue next door so we didn't have to walk ..."

Reviewed on Jun 2, 2025

Tranquil Park Maleny
The Guesthouse
The Guesthouse
4 out of 5
1334 Landsborough Maleny Rd, Maleny, QLD
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! (63 reviews)
"Lovely place quiet and peaceful"

Reviewed on Jun 8, 2025

The Guesthouse
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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! (2,004 reviews)
"Although the building is a little outdated, its location makes up for its 1990s look. All it really needs is a different colour scheme on the outside. You are within walking distance of pretty much everything, shops, Cole’s, pubs, cafes, restaurants and 50m from patrolled swimming areas."

Reviewed on Jun 15, 2025

Landmark Resort
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! (2,629 reviews)
"My third time to visit sunny coast. Third time to stay at this hotel. Everything is so good. Had a free bottle of wine. The outdoor pool is amazing. Room is so spacious and staff so friendly. On the last day my flight is in the afternoon. I still got the pass to enjoy the pool after I checked out. ..."

Reviewed on Jun 10, 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 WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,601 reviews)
"Very convenient location. Central to everything we needed"

Reviewed on Jun 5, 2025

Oaks Sunshine Coast Oasis Resort
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