Maleny Accommodation

This year marks the Baroon Pocket Dam’s 20-year anniversary.  The government began construction on the dam in 1988. Over the past twenty years the dam had developed into a popular destination for Maleny residents and visitors to the area, while still supplying most of Maroochy and Caloundra with drinking water.  The dam, ...

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When thoughts turn to Australia’s wine regions there are always the usual suspects, Barossa Valley, Margaret River and the like. What is seldom mentioned is the wine region in Queensland and its surprisingly high-quality wines. Maleny is one small nook of this undiscovered region.Most visitors to Maleny will know about ...

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It can be a challenge to find that elusive “getaway” in the Sunshine Coast’s hinterland.  Every weekend tourists invade the townships of Maleny, Montville and Mapleton. The line of traffic winds its way slowly up the Blackall Ranges in the pursuit of some fresh air, and open countryside. But there are opportunities ...

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A large part of the appeal to families and couples about the Maleny region is the fantastic variety of accommodation options right at their fingertips. With a plethora of hotels, cottages and private cabins, and all priced from budget to luxury, the choice is often clear for holidaymakers looking ...

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As I lay here eating a delicious home-cooked breakfast that my friendly host Jan has just brought in, I can't help but think about why I don't do this more often. Spending a weekend in the hinterland at a cosy bed and breakfast is one of my favourite things to ...

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The demand for luxury cottage accommodation over the recent years has exploded. A thriving national economy means that on one hand people have a little more money to spend, and on the other, are working longer hours to get it. The idea of 'getting away from it all' and ...

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You'd be suprised how many visitors come to the Maleny region every year. It seems to most like a sleepy, coastal hinterland secret, but in reality it's gaining a lot of popularity with both interstate and international travellers as a haven for peace and quiet. A large part of the ...

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There's nothing quite like the peace and quiet of relaxing under the stars with a roaring campfire and friends to keep you company. The attraction of camping, even to this day is still there for a lot of folks who don't mind getting back to basics and roughing it in ...

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from http://www.malenyvoice.com It seems the Woolworths development site on the bank of Obi Obi Creek was but a precursor to the main development battle looming on Maleny's horizon. Several years ago a group of concerned local citizens managed to convince the local council to purchase a large tract of land on ...

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Far from the daily commotion of the big city, Maleny and the surrounding townships of Witta, Montville, Mapleton and Flaxton provide the perfect weekend getaway for those of us caught up in the rigours of city life. With a truly diverse natural environment, spanning lush tropical rainforests, dairy farms and ...

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