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