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The beautiful Sunshine Coast Hinterland and the charming towns of Maleny and Montville are a comfortable driving distance from M1 Resort. With an average elevation of 450m, the cooler temperatures in the hinterland offer a refreshing change from the coast.
Maleny, Montville and the surrounding areas, are mainly lush green farmlands and are rich with skilled artisans. The arts and crafts in both villages a delight for art lovers.
Maleny has an abundance of restaurants, cafes and dining options available, both in the town and on its outskirts. Don’t miss a visit to Maleny Dairies where you can visit the MilkBar to purchase their top-quality dairy products or book one of their fabulous farm tours. Then there’s Maleny Cheese, a popular spot to buy all sorts of yummy hand-crafted cheeses and yoghurt products.
Book a table at The Barrel @ Clouds Vineyard, an iconic destination shaped like a giant wine barrel at Clouds Vineyard. The Barrel showcases wines from South East Queensland, craft beers and local produce.
Montville is Maleny’s sister town and the more shopping oriented of the two, with its main street lined with interesting shops. Its location on the range overlooking the Sunshine Coast makes it a popular place to stop and take photos or have a picnic lunch.
Monty’s of Montville is a great choice to support local businesses. The store sells only Queensland-made products, with roughly 98% of those sourced from local Sunshine Coast Hinterland producers. Pop in for a milkshake with 43 different flavours on offer!
M1 Resort in Maroochydore offers a selection of 1, 2, and 3 bedroom apartments. Book your Maroochydore Sunshine Coast accommodation today.