Since shifting to the Sunshine state earlier this 12 months, I’ve have been attempting to see as a lot of Queensland as potential. There’s such an thrilling feeling that comes with residing someplace new, as in case you have a complete new world to discover. And with a lot to see and do round Queensland, I positive have a activity forward of myself exploring all Queensland has to supply. But at present I’m sharing a reasonably native expertise, a extremely celebrated area of Queensland named the Glasshouse Mountains. It is simply a bit greater than an hour’s drive to achieve the area and because the new Maleny Lodge has simply opened up, I figured what higher excuse for a weekend escape from Brisbane.
How to spend a Weekend within the Glasshouse Mountains
Check in: Maleny Lodge
First up, I checked in to a lodge I’ve had my eye on the previous couple of months main as much as their opening. Maleny Lodge is a model new luxurious lodge within the coronary heart of Maleny, one of many principal cities to base your self whereas exploring the Glasshouse Mountains. In this unassuming Hinterland city one can find lots to do, together with an natural grocery store, farmer’s market on weekends, some charming cafes and a vigorous native pub.
But it was my keep at Maleny Lodge that actually took the cake and made this weekend one to recollect. This lodge has not too long ago opened, however managed to carry on to its heritage of being a 1905 residential house. The residence stays in tact, whereas an extension has allowed for extra rooms to be added, plus a small out home the place I stayed named Freda, with its personal out of doors al fresco space resulting in the communal pool.
Inside the room weren’t solely stunning and vintage interiors, but in addition a freestanding claw tub, indoor fire within the joint residing and bed room, plus a sizeable toilet. You will discover a small fridge and tea and occasional making services inside, however with none eating desk you may choose to go to one of many native eating choices.
Spend a sundown at Mount Ngungun
If you fancy a picturesque sundown and absorbing the most effective the Glasshouse Mountains has to supply, then look no additional than Mount Ngungun. It is a brief and gratifying 30 minute hike to the summit, making this the right alternative for all travellers – no matter your health stage. The views are finest loved at golden hour (the hour earlier than sundown), so make sure you do your analysis and time your go to to get probably the most out of it. After all, you’ve earned it after the steep hike to the summit!
Start at Mount Ngungun summit carpark
Grab a chew at Shotgun Espresso
There are a great deal of cute cafes and lightweight bites to be discovered within the Sunshine Coast Hinterlands the place the Glasshouse Mountains reside. However, there are definitely a couple of standouts the place cafe tradition is worried. As we have been based mostly in Maleny, we discovered ourselves making common visits to Shotgun Espresso, a cute cafe situated on the principle strip. Here you could find a hearty breakfast, nice espresso and pleasant ambiance. This would even be an ideal place to tug out your laptop computer and keep some time if you’re travelling solo.
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