21 Things price doing within the Sunshine Coast Hinterland

Lush rolling hills set the scene for a peaceable getaway to the Sunshine Coast Hinterland. Renowned for its beautiful panorama, pretty locals and unbelievable meals, this iconic spot has been a favorite amongst Queensland locals for good purpose. To make it easier to plan your personal journey to this stunning area, listed here are 21 issues which might be truly price doing within the Sunshine Coast Hinterland!

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1. Eat dinner at The Tamarind

The Tamarind is, in my view, the very best restaurant within the Sunshine Coast Hinterland and an absolute must-do. Bring two or extra folks and you are able to do the 5-course degustation or just benefit from the 3-course a la carte menu, showcasing native produce with Asian fusion delicacies. Everything about this place is fantastic. The meals is scrumptious, the service is incredible and the restaurant has a heat but luxurious ambiance. Expect nothing however the very best! You may go to Gardners Falls whereas right here so be sure you match that in in case you can. Find The Tamarind right here.

2. Do the Kondalilla Falls Circuit

The 4.8km Kondalilla Falls Circuit ought to take you round 1 1/2 to 2 hours to finish. The paths are rather well maintained and also you’ll be handled to beautiful views of the falls and surrounding mountains as you make your means down. If you select to do the complete circuit, you’ll must sort out some stairs on the way in which down and up and I like to recommend sporting footwear or climbing boots you don’t thoughts getting soiled. In summer time, be sure you pack your swimmers and loads of water. Find the Kondalilla Falls right here.

3. Buy an obscene quantity of fudge

This is the primary factor I all the time do after we go to Maleny. I by no means purchase fudge from anyplace however Sweets on Maple. Seriously. So, once I do, I give myself full permission to buy and eat as a lot fudge as my physique and checking account can deal with and, belief me, that’s rather a lot. The workers listed here are so pretty and actively encourage you to make the most of the free fudge samples. If fudge isn’t your factor, don’t fear, they’ve one million different sorts of chocolate and sweet to select from. My private suggestions are the Double Decker (caramel and chocolate) and, my #1 choose, the Turkish Delight. Find Sweets on Maple right here. Tell them I mentioned hello! (Update: I simply checked their web site and you’ll order on-line they usually’ll ship you fudge within the publish. This is an actual drawback for me.)

4. Buy contemporary pasta from Santini il pastaio

If you’re staying at a spot with a kitchen or simply visiting the day and wish one thing tasty to take residence with you, be sure you go to Santini il pastaio. Located in Maleny, this unassuming retailer sells contemporary gnocchi and pasta, sauces and desserts all able to be cooked at residence (they even have vegan pasta!). Grab some pumpkin sage ravioli, a batch of puttanesca and about 100 cannoli, take it again to your lodging, open a bottle of pink and chill out in entrance of the fireplace. Bliss, proper?! Find Santini il pastaio right here.

5. Explore the Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve

For a soothing time within the rainforest head on to the Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve. Overlooking the Glass House Mountains you’ll be able to take pleasure in nice views earlier than getting into the reserve to identify birds, wildlife and benefit from the lush surroundings. The strolling trails listed here are straightforward going so excellent for a soothing stroll and best for little ones. There are additionally loads of interactive shows on the Rainforest Discovery Centre and a restaurant to take a seat and unwind just a little longer, if you want. Find the Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve right here.

6. Feast on the Kenilworth Country Bakery

The Kenilworth Bakery is the very best bakery within the Sunshine Coast Hinterland and probably your complete state. It’s actually my favorite bakery of all time! Why? Because they’ve two shopfronts: One devoted to savoury stuff like pies and sausage rolls and the opposite solely devoted to donuts. Best of all, there are gluten-free and vegan choices. Pre-order a 1kg donut or 1kg sausage roll to tackle an epic meals problem or take pleasure in their iconic coffee-filled donut. Oh, and it doesn’t matter what your smart self tells you when you’re there, you completely want at the very least 4 donuts for later. Get them to go! Find Kenilworth Country Bakery right here.

7. Enjoy contemporary scones at Spicers Clovelly

You don’t have to be a visitor at Spicers Clovelly to benefit from the meals! This is the very best spot within the Sunshine Coast Hinterland for scones, belief me. Baked contemporary, they’re heat and tender and so very tasty lavished with contemporary cream and jam. The Spicers workforce know good espresso too so be sure you take pleasure in a cup or two and take a stroll across the grounds of Clovelly, it’s simply beautiful. Spicers Clovelly additionally has an distinctive restaurant, The Long Apron, one of many most interesting eating places within the area and nicely price reserving in for a life-changing degustation. Find Spicers Clovelly right here.

8. Do the Fig Tree Walk

I’m going to say Kenilworth a couple of occasions within the weblog publish and with good purpose! It’s obtained to be essentially the most underrated a part of the Sunshine Coast Hinterland and it has a lot to supply. The Fig Tree Walk, positioned a brief drive exterior of the city is an 800m circuit and really straightforward going, taking you previous 150-year-old Moreton Bay fig timber as you wind by the rainforest. Ideal for little ones, it’s a simple and exquisite observe to observe and the proper factor to do after stuffing your self on the bakery. Find the Fig Tree Walk right here.

9. Stop at roadside stalls

As you drive across the area you’ll discover roadside stalls arrange by locals and farmers. Make positive you may have money and small notes/gold cash to drop into the honesty field at every cease. Keep an eye fixed out for spray-free, homegrown produce like avocados in addition to golden, gooey honey and large luggage of firewood. It’s an effective way to assist native farmers and really style the area whereas taking some goodies residence with you.

10. Check out the view from Mapleton Falls Lookout

It’ll take mere minutes to stroll out of your automotive to the Mapleton Falls Lookout the place you’ll be handled to completely spectacular views of the Obi Obi valley and plush rainforest under. If you’re eager for just a little extra journey you can even do the Wompoo Circuit, a winding 1.3km observe providing nice views of Mapleton Falls and extra. Find the Mapleton Falls Lookout right here.

11. Stock up at Maleny Cheese

It appears no journey to the Sunshine Coast Hinterland is full with a go to to the well-known Maleny Cheese cafe and retailer. Producers of award-winning, handcrafted cheese and yoghurt utilizing pure native milk, you’ll be able to relaxation assured every thing right here is incredible. Grab a chunk to eat on the cafe and top off on cheese to take with you, excellent for assembling a platter again at your lodging later. Be positive to attempt the smokey cheddar and the distinctive buffalo vary. Find Maleny Cheese right here.

12. Visit Lake Baroon

Take a drive right down to Lake Baroon, positioned between Montville and Maleny. The dam is large and extremely beautiful, particularly when noticed from above as you drive between Maleny and Montville. Pack a picnic and chill out some time on the shore or head into the water for swimming, boating, kayaking and even fishing. Of course, there’s no lifeguard on obligation so please watch out! Find Lake Baroon right here.

13. Visit the Eumundi Markets

Held each Wednesday and Saturday from 8 am to 2 pm, it’ll take you round 50 minutes to drive from Maleny to the Eumundi Markets. Entry is free and also you’ll be blown away by the sheer dimension of those markets! Operating since 1979 you’ll be able to peruse an enormous number of stalls promoting completely every thing from arts and crafts to garments, contemporary meals and so way more. Best of all, there are many locations to seize a chunk to eat. Find the Eumundi Markets right here.

14. Eat at Monica’s Maleny

You’ll discover Monica’s on the principle road in Maleny serving up all-day breakfast and lunch 6 days every week (they’re closed on Thursdays). It’s extraordinarily in style on the weekends, with good purpose, so bear that in thoughts to keep away from disappointment. The menu boasts loads of choices for all dietary wants together with nice burgers and really scrumptious thick-cut chips for lunch. Find Monica’s Maleny right here.

15. Visit the native thrift outlets

If you like to thrift simply as a lot as I do, you’ll be happy to know there are a couple of little spots to take a look at within the Sunshine Coast Hinterland. Check out the Lifeline, Bloomhill Op Shop and Salvation Army shops in Maleny and The Salvation Army and Sunshine Hospice Op Shops in Montville. As all the time, it’s a little bit of a blended bag, particularly on weekends. Sometimes I discover issues, generally it’s a bust. That’s the thrift recreation for you!

16. Grab breakfast at Shotgun Espresso

Also positioned on the principle road in Maleny, Shotgun Espresso serves up wholesome, scrumptious and ethically sourced meals and occasional. The seasonal menu options free-range meats and eggs, homegrown produce the place doable and loads of native produce too. Open 6 days every week (they’re closed on Mondays), you’ll need to cease in for his or her all-day brunch menu. Tuck into chilli scrambled eggs, a Korean steak sandwich, baguette French toast or spiced poached rooster broth. Find Shotgun Espresso right here.

17. Do the Obi Obi Boardwalk

You might simply go to Maleny 100 occasions and miss the Obi Obi Boardwalk, identical to we did! This winding path connects the city with showgrounds, operating alongside the Obi Obi Creek. It’s a simple stroll that takes you beneath the cover, alongside the creek to platypus viewing platforms. I need to handle expectations right here: it’s powerful to identify a platypus except you’re at a zoo. They’re shy creatures and solely come out at sure occasions of the day so simply know in case you do see one, you’ve been blessed! Find the Obi Obi Boardwalk right here.

18. Check out Kenilworth Dairies

Here’s one other Kenilworth gem for you! You could have already seen a few of their award-winning merchandise in your grocery store and never even realised it, in case you’re a Queensland native. Stop in at Poppa’s Cafe, onsite, to take pleasure in a cheese platter, home made ice cream, espresso and waffles earlier than dropping an absolute dime on goodies to go. Whatever you do, don’t skip their iconic wealthy chocolate mousse. Find Kenilworth Dairies right here.

19. Visit Australia Zoo

The iconic Australia Zoo is simply a brief 22-minute drive from Maleny and makes for an ideal time out throughout your keep or an incredible spot to cease in on the to or out of your hinterland escape. Of course, it’s going to be an absolute hit with the children however it’s superior for all ages. Get up shut with a variety of animals together with a great deal of acquainted native faces and be sure you catch the well-known Wildlife Warriors Show within the Crocoseum. Book tickets for Australia Zoo right here.

20. Stop in at Brouhaha Brewery

Lovers of high quality craft beer shall be delighted to go to Maleny’s award-winning brewery, Brouhaha. It’s right here you’ll be able to match native produce with incredible beer, simply consider this superior spot is open Friday, Saturday and Sunday so that you’ll must plan your go to accordingly (price it!). Tuck right into a tasting flight and bar snacks or dive into their a la carte menu boasting mouth-watering bites like a wagyu beef burger, lemongrass and garlic Mooloolaba prawns and braised pork stomach. Yes, please! Find Brouhaha Brewery right here.

21. Go strawberry choosing

I don’t know what it’s, precisely, that makes choosing your personal strawberries so pretty however it simply is! Maybe as a result of it’s such a healthful, candy exercise or perhaps as a result of it’s a brilliant tasty one. Either means, it’s a extremely pretty strategy to spend a couple of hours and you’ll normally rely on there being an incredible cafe promoting strawberry ice cream, jams and occasional. There are fairly a couple of spots to do it so right here’s a hyperlink to a incredible information sharing the very best strawberry choosing spots on the Sunshine Coast.

Where to Stay

Planning a visit to the Sunshine Coast Hinterland? Booking.com and Agoda are incredible web sites for locating lodging on the Sunshine Coast. Below are a couple of of our suggestions and choices price trying into: