ABOUT MALENY: Things to See and Do

During your stay visit some of the attractions around Maleny.

Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve enjoys wonderful views of the Glasshouse Mountains with picnic areas and a rainforest track of 1.7km that has an easy grade. There is also a shorter wheelchair access track, a great opportunity to commune with the natural flora and fauna. Gardner's Falls, on the Obi Obi River east of Maleny is also worth visiting.

At Maleny Dairies, where tours are available, you can meet the Guernsey herd which produces the fresh milk, yoghurt and cream we serve. Maleny Cheese is our local cheese manufacturer where you can taste their products and see them being made. (www.malenycheese.com.au)

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Wineries – Maleny Mountain Vinyard & Winery 787 Landsborough Road Maleny (www.malenymountainwines.com.au), and Settlers Rise Winery (www.settlersrise.com.au) 249 Western Ave, Montville.

Shops – some special locations include Colin James Fine Foods in Maple Street home to a fromagerie with Queensland’s largest range of cheeses. The expert staff can assist with your choices, as well as serve you the best icecream indulgence you can find. Tanunda Cellars in Bicentenary Lane (www.tanundacellars.com.au) has a range of special and very special wines.

Galleries and craft shops - fine art, glass, wood and craft may be found in galleries and shops in Maple Street and at Cairncross Corner. Look for Art on Cairncross (www.artoncairncross.com.au), David Linton, Maleny Arts & Crafts, and Holden’s Gallery. Other attractions include: Steephill Studios, Maleny Touchwood, the Tree Frog Gallery, and Out of the Blue.

Nurseries – Maleny Agapanthus Farm and Clivia Gardens 522 Mountain View Road and The Vireya Venue Clifford Street and Barung Landcare Bicentenary Lane (www.barunglandcare.com.au).

Restaurants – within a few kilometres of our B&B are some excellent restaurants including King Ludwigs (www.kingludwigs.com.au), The Terrace of Maleny (www.terraceofmaleny.com.au), The Key Bar and Restaurant, (www.keybar.com.au) , Bombay Mahal, Reserve (www.reserverestaurant.com.au), Patrick’s Irish Steakhouse, Pomodoras (www.pomodoras.com.au) and The Gypsy’s Table. Just tell us your preference and we will arrange your booking for a memorable meal.

Maleny hosts many special events each year including Gardening on the Edge, Chainsaw to Fire Furniture, the Maleny Art shows, and the Autumn Music Festival with concerts hosted here at Braeside (www.tourmaleny.com.au). Maleny celebrates St.Patrick's Day and Oktoberfest in style and starts each year with the nearby Woodford Folk Festival, which originated in Maleny.

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You could simply unwind at "Braeside". Curl up with a good book and a glass of wine beside the fire or on the deck.