Sunshine Coast Hinterland Accommodation
The Sunshine Coast hinterland is vast and is made up of many different places where you can stop and rest including areas around the Glass House Mountains, Maleny, Montville and Mt Coolum. The Hinterland is a great place to escape to when the weather gets way too hot however you’re still close enough to drive down the mountain, past idyllic farms to the beach where you can also cool off.
There’s a host of homey Bed and Breakfasts, luxurious retreats, ‘green’ resorts, cottages and holiday homes all with amazing views of the country side and coastal Queensland. It’s a region like no other with quaint country towns full of antique stores and sweet cafes, there’s also fine dining options and country markets where you can stock up on local produce.
Search for Hinterland accommodation in the following areas:
Glass House Mountains | Kiels Mountain | Maleny | Mapleton | Montville | Mooloolah
Glass House Mountains Accommodation
The iconic, rocky formations inland from the Sunshine Coast were named by James Cook as they reminded him of the glass-making furnaces of his home town. For locals they are the scenic gateway to the Sunshine Coast and a beautiful National Park. The suburb is a naturally relaxed area with spectacular lookouts, picnic grounds, bush trails, and fresh mountain produce such as avocados, pineapples, strawberries and paw paws.
Kiels Mountain Accommodation
A peaceful mountain suburb settled in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland, Kiels Mountain has become home to a few different retreats. The tranquillity of the area with its greenery, mountain views and easy lifestyle seem to attract those looking for relaxation and peace and quiet.
Maleny Accommodation
Maleny, sitting up in the Blackall Ranges, enjoys lovely cool clear winters and warm wet summers that keep the rolling hills lush and green. The area’s natural scenery, art galleries and unique specialty stores attract day trippers from the surrounding areas as well as tourists wanting an alternative escape.
Mapleton Accommodation
Nestled among rainforests, small forest reserves, picnic parks, waterfalls and picturesque mountain scenery it’s no wonder Mapleton is one of the stops on the Blackall Range tourist drive. The township has a number of cafes, eateries and little country shops that attract visitors, not to mention the Tavern that is a favourite for motorbike day trippers.
Mooloolah Accommodation
A small, peaceful town on the edges of the Hinterland, Mooloolah is conveniently close to the beaches of the Sunshine Coast, the Australia Zoo and only a short drive from the centre of Brisbane.
Woombye Accommodation
Though only a small town, Woombye is home to The Big Pineapple. The tourist icon reflects the pineapple farming that original brought people to the area. Enjoy some of the freshest, tastiest pineapple in Queensland and learn some of the local history while you’re there.
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