Maleny Accommodation

Retreat accommodation is everywhere in and around Maleny.  The number of retreats could almost threaten the very purpose of this type of accommodation.  As tourist numbers place pressure on the peacefulness of the region it is increasingly difficult to ‘get away’. Luckily most retreats reduce the impact of civilisation by having their own open spaces, while some also back onto national parks 

A retreat is simply any type of accommodation, from cabins to a full-service resort-style apartment, with an emphasis on isolation and solitude.  

It is not the sort of isolation someone might feel when overlooked time and time again for a promotion at work, but the kind isolation where someone can forget work.  Most are designed to help a person reduce the stresses of everyday life.

There are many retreat options for guests in Maleny and in the surrounding Blackall Ranges.  Retreats, because they are used to escape, are usually very difficult to find.  And most tourists will pass them without even noticing that they are passing some of Maleny’s finest accommodation.  The tell-tale sign that you are passing a retreat is a small sign on top of a letterbox. That’s it.  You would hardly expect a huge neon sign, with the words Retreat, GET SERENITY NOW!!!  

They are rarely grouped together as they need the space.  There is no retreat quarter, or street lined with retreats.  The best way to find a retreat is to do an internet or telephone book search before even leaving the house.  

Most retreats do not cater for passing-through traffic and would prefer guests to book in advance.  It is also easier to book early; otherwise there is a change you will be driving all over the countryside looking for a decent retreat.  A few hours of that and you will need to unwind.

If you are unable to book ahead, you can visit the Tourist Information Centre in Maple Street.  They will have all the information needed and you can ring ahead to book retreats.

Once you have found the perfect retreat, there is nothing left to do but sit back and clear your head.  After a few days you will forget there is an outside world awaiting your return.