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Maleny

Queensland · Australia

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Enjoy an authentic cheese experience, sampling a selection of the finest Australian and international cheeses crafted by artisan cheesemakers. Your tasting board will feature a variety of cheeses accompanied by condiments like quince jam, baby pickles, figs, muscatels, dried fruit, and crusty sourdough. This destination is renowned for offering a vast selection of over 250 cheeses.

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  1. 1Maleny

    Welcome to Maleny (Muh-lay-nee), a picturesque mountain village nestled in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland. At an elevation that provides 'divine' views of the Glass House Mountains, Maleny is a place where 'natural beauty,…

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  2. 2Obi Obi Boardwalk — The Platypus Quest

    The Obi Obi (Oh-bee Oh-bee) Boardwalk is a local treasure, a short 'bushland stroll' that runs alongside the creek between Coral Street and the showgrounds. While the walk itself is relatively uneventful in terms of terrain, its…

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  3. 3Maleny Botanic Gardens and Bird World

    Sprawling over eighteen acres, the Maleny Botanic Gardens are a masterpiece of 'stunning landscape gardens' and waterfalls. The gardens are strategically designed to offer 'incredible views of the Glass House Mountains' in the…

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  4. 4Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve — Subtropical Sanctuary

    The Mary Cairncross (Mair-ee Cairn-cross) Scenic Reserve is a fifty-five-hectare remnant of the 'subtropical rainforest' that once covered the entire Blackall Range. This sanctuary is 'very family friendly' and features a…

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  5. 5Gardner's Falls — The Local Swimming Hole

    A ten-minute drive from the center of town leads to Gardner's Falls, a 'brilliant swimming spot to cool off from the summer heat'. The walk from the car park is a brief five minutes, following the banks of the Obi Obi Creek…

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  6. 6Maple Street — Artisans and Gastronomy

    Returning to the heart of Maleny, Maple Street offers a wealth of artisanal and culinary experiences. This 'rather artsy town' is famous for its 'shops and cafes dedicated to locally sourced or made products'. …

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  7. 7McCarthy's Lookout — The Iconic Panorama

    To complete our Maleny experience, we visit McCarthy's Lookout, which offers an 'Instagram-worthy' view of the Glass House Mountains. From this vantage point, the volcanic peaks appear to rise dramatically from the coastal plain,…

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  8. 8Closing

    As we conclude our journey through Maleny, we are left with a deep appreciation for this 'small mountain village' that 'certainly packs a punch'. From the silent morning search for the platypus at the Obi Obi Creek to the…

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What is Maleny?

Maleny is a place in Queensland · Australia with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.

Key facts
LocationQueensland · Australia
TypeFood
Story sections8
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates-26.7581, 152.8494
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