Maleny
Maleny is a rural town and locality in the Sunshine Coast Region, Queensland, Australia. Maleny was a timber town until the early 1920s and then was a centre of dairy production and fruit growing. In the 2021 census, the locality of Maleny had a population of 3,959 people. Wikipedia.
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Botanical garden
Nature & Parks
Gardens
Nestled in the scenic Maleny area, the Maleny Botanic Gardens & Bird World is a sprawling property that began with a young boy's passion for plants and has since evolved into an expansive botanical haven. Spanning over 16 acres, this lush landscape features meticulously designed gardens, vibrant flower displays, cascading waterfalls, and serene lakes.
Absolutely amazing experience. Really enjoyed the aviary experience. Great fun with the birds and a really informative and engaging experience on the walk through. Stunning botanical gardens and picnic areas set against the incredible vista of the glasshouse mountains. We had such an amazing day and it was very reasonable prices. A wonderful day out, highly recommended.
Damian H — Google review
Such a wonderful place for adults and kids! Bird world is a pretty special experience. The cafe is good, all staff very friendly and the gardens are beautiful and the little petting farm is cute too. Definitely recommend as somewhere to goof you haven’t been. I took my partner there, and we had a great time!
We visited Bird World in Maleny and focused mainly on the guided bird tour, and it was absolutely incredible. The experience was highly interactive, with birds landing on us throughout the tour, including macaws, parrots, and cockatoos. Sometimes we had multiple birds at a time sitting on us. Truly unforgettable.
Our guide, Lidia, was warm, knowledgeable, and fantastic at reading both the birds’ comfort levels and the visitors’. She clearly knows her stuff and cares deeply about the wellbeing of the birds, which made the whole experience even better.
We also took a brief walk around the gardens, which were beautifully maintained and incredibly picturesque. The park itself has a lovely café with views stretching out to the Glass House Mountains, a perfect spot to unwind after the tour. There is also a petting zoo for the kids with a large assortment of different animals for them to enjoy.
If you love birds, go to this place. It’s an amazing experience and absolutely worth the visit.
We had the most beautiful day. Beautiful gardens, stunning bird aviary with plenty of interaction with the birds, the gorgeous animals in the animal farm, full Devonshire Tea with the biggest scones I've ever seen & so delicious, a perfect sunny day & the most helpful, informative and wonderful staff. A perfect day. 🥰
We did have a cart that enabled us to get around this huge garden, it certainly is something I would recommend. Even though it is winter when we visited the gardens are still stunning, I certainly will be returning though when the huge rose garden is blooming.
I highly recommend a visit & say to you Malany Botanical Gardens & Bird Aviary be very very proud of what you have, it is a special place to visit. 🥰
We , 4 adults and 3 children, had a wonderful afternoon here. The botanic gardens are fabulous . The bird tour was so well done and it was fun being interactive. The birds are pretty, so entertaining and look happy. There was so much to see . We were there until closing but could have stayed longer. There are plenty of lovely spots to have a picnic . The cakes we had from the cafe were delicious. ( only minor disappointment was coffee was no longer available just after 3 pm ) thoroughly recommend a trip here and would definitely come back.
I had such an awesome time at the Maleny Botanical Gardens and Bird Sanctuary! 🌿🦜 The entry price was very reasonable, especially for everything that was included. You get to wander through the beautiful botanical gardens, which are peaceful, well-kept, and full of stunning plants and scenery.
On top of that, there are some animals to see along the way, which added a nice surprise. The highlight for me, though, was definitely the Bird Sanctuary tour. It’s made up of Four different sanctuaries—two are non-interactive, and the other two are interactive. The interactive ones were so much fun, with the birds actually sitting on your arms, shoulders, and even your head! One cheeky bird even gave me a little nip, which made for a funny memory.
The whole experience was a mix of beauty, fun, and laughter, and I’d recommend it to anyone looking for a great day out. Five stars from me—absolutely worth the visit! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Fantastic day out for families. The aviary tour was fun and interactive. You can grab a yummy coffee and some nibbles and venture to any of the many little seated areas or gazebos around the gardens with views to die for. Would highly recommend the buggy hire! This was such a highlight of our weekend and will definitely be back.
A good experience in a fantastic location. The gardens & the bird show were both memorable experiences, as was the location itself, overlooking the beautiful glasshouse mountains. We paid the extra $12 each for the guided tour, but I would advise others to book this in advance, we almost missed out. The tour was wonderful, there were many up close experiences with the many beautiful species. The tour host was lovely & informative, just make sure you don't try to take home a feather for a memento, that is not allowed. Please note that the $27 adult entry fee to the park & bird world doesn't get you anywhere near the birds you will want to get close to, so it's actually $39 each. Definitely worth the trip, follow it up with a meal/shop/walk around beautiful Maleny, what a great place!!
233 Maleny Stanley River Rd, Maleny QLD 4552, Australia•
Nature preserve
Outdoor Activities
Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve, located about 5 km east of Maleny, is a 55-hectare nature preserve that showcases the beauty of subtropical rainforest. The reserve is home to a diverse range of native fauna and flora, including various bird species and small mammals. Visitors can explore the rainforest through walking trails, enjoy a picnic or barbecue, and visit the discovery center to learn about the area's rich biodiversity.
Family outing - visitors from Vancouver BC - an educational experience for children and adults.
Interesting displays - friendly staff - a great walk through the forest. Met up with one of the volunteers - Carmel - thank you for explaining a lot of interesting facts about the plants and birds. A well run and organised Tourist Attraction!
Linda H — Google review
Beautiful views, the food there is yummy, but I do wish they had a few more salads and healthier options. Thus the 4 stars. Being a diabetic you are always looking for healthier options. The staff were helpful and friendly and the atmosphere is just lovely. The walks 🚶♂️ through the reserve are beautiful. My advice is to go slow, so many people miss interesting stuff because they are in too much of a rush. Things like the trap door spiders and the worms /grubs that drag green sticks into there underground holes munching on the end until they disappear down the hole. There is a hanging birds nest over the creek that no one much seems to notice. Beautiful, peaceful walk!💖
It is a conservation park located on the Blackall Range east of Maleny, in the Sunshine Coast Region, Queensland, Australia. It is about 90 minutes from Coolum beach by car. Public transport takes longer. The reserve is located in the mountain rainforests of the Maleny region overlooking the Glass House Mountains. The 55-hectare reserve consists of subtropical rainforest, which are mainly located in the north-east parts of Australia. The Cairncross reserve has an area of 530,000 square metres and reaches a peak canopy of 440 m. The main species of tree is the Australian red cedar. Strangler figs and fungi are some of the other plants found here. You can spend several hours here depending on your interests. Popular place, lots of tourists and locals. Uneven terrain, lot of walking, mostly under tree shade. You will likely see small wildlife along the tracks as you wander about. Animals include about 140 birds. There's a large car park, barbecue and a cafe. Toilets available. Entry fees apply. Gift/souvenir shop available on site. Friendly staff and great service. Wear comfy shoes, take water, wear hat, sunscreen. Great place for photography.
Stunning scenery and pure forest air — a place where you can truly relax and breathe in nature. It’s my second visit, and every time feels just as special. Everyone who comes here falls in love with the calm and beauty. A perfect escape from busy life.
Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve has great walking trails and a magnificent view of the Glasshouse Mountains from the ample car park. There are public toilets here, and picnic tables where you can bring your portable BBQ to grill at. Just next door you have Mountain View Cafe, which, although a little pricey, has a lot of your refreshment needs covered. Not too far from Maleny, this is a great place to schedule in a couple of hours on your weekend getaway.
It's always delightful to walk amongst the rainforest trees, hearing the birdsong, maybe catching sight of a wallaby. And of course, the view of the glasshouse mountains is superb.
Early morning walk, whilst cool. Tree canopy is high, and many, many bird calls. Finished with scones and tea at the restaurant with amazing views
Beautiful spot for a coffee and a gorgeous walk through subtropical rainforest.
The cafe on-site has a good range of options and decent coffee, which is handy if you want a pre or post walk meal, and views of the Glasshouse mountains.
The entry to the rainforest walk is through the Rainforest discovery centre and the volunteer staff are super helpful.
The walks themselves are easy, and on well maintained tracks and offer beautiful views and if you're lucky, you could spot a wee pademelon 🥰
Toilets on-site and parking on-site also.
Highly recommend this experience and making the gold coin donation on your visit (@ the discovery centre) to keep the research and conservation efforts going ahead 😀
148 Mountain View Rd, Maleny QLD 4552, Australia•
Dairy supplier
Sights & Landmarks
Maleny Dairies is a family-owned milk processing plant that offers a variety of dairy products such as yoghurts, custards, and creams. Visitors can enjoy a farm and factory tour to learn about the operations of this small dairy farm, from milking the cows to processing the milk. The tour includes a short movie about the dairy's history, a milking demonstration, and even an opportunity to bottle feed a calf.
What an awesome experience! Very educational, I asked so many questions and learnt so much. And had so much fun feeding the calves. Had to give my shoes a good scrub when I got home, so don’t wear your favourite sneakers! 😅 Well worth doing the tour, regardless of age! (We are 36 & 40).
Melinda S — Google review
This a really lovely dairy farm. Staffs were lovely, areas are clean and the animals very well looked after. The tour was great and the dairy taste test was my favourite part. Just make sure your children are under supervision all times so they don't scare the animals.
Absolutely fantastic experience! Beautiful surrounds, an informative and hands-on tour of the facility, with tastings of delicious Maleny Dairies milk, yoghurt and custard products. Nice little cafe on site too. A+ overall! 🐮👌😊
Awesome place, highly recommended! Great for all ages, we took our 2yr olds and they had a ball. The tour guide Tatjana did a great tour and explained the whole process really well. You also get to feed calf’s on the tour and taste their products. The cafe is awesome, there’s scones with jam and (their fresh) cream, pies, sausage rolls, coffee, milk shakes etc. Sheep wander around you while at the cafe, which sits in a beautiful spot overlooking the farm, it’s a great experience, we’ll be back!
My son drinks this milk for 3 years. I enjoy buying local produce. We visited the farm with a tour. It's very informative and gives a good understanding what a great work this family is doing. We had a change to try the milk straight from the cow, bottle feed a young cow and see the whole production lines. The production is closed on Saturday. Overall, nice experience. Lovely green area to just chill and try some produce. Kids can safely run around.
Cool experience in QLD. Loved the taste tests and the guy who took us around was very experienced. Good for the family, kids get to touch/pet/feed the young cows and learn so much about how milk gets in our fridges. These photos are also the scenery around Maleny Dairies.
Our group of three families visited and we all agreed that it exceeded our expectations and us adults enjoyed it just as much as the kids! We fed a calf and got up close and personal, the tour guide was very patient with the kids asking lots of questions, the milk, cream and custard is to die for! Support a local family owned business and have a great time!
Such a fun experience! Loved getting to love on the cows, learn heaps, and try the product! We had a wonderful tour guide as well - he was funny, informative, and personable. Absolutely beautiful Farm! Great time!
70 McCarthy Rd, Maleny QLD 4552, Australia•
Park
Outdoor Activities
Gardners Falls is a picturesque waterfall nestled in a forest, offering a popular swimming destination. A short walk from the car park along Obi Obi Creek leads to the falls, passing smaller pools suitable for children. Visitors can swim and relax under the shade of native trees and are encouraged to bring a picnic to enjoy in the area. The spot tends to get busy during summertime.
Although it’s a small waterfall, it’s an ideal spot for a natural pool experience. If you love playing in the water, this place is not to be missed—definitely worth a visit! It’s only a one- to two-hour drive from Brisbane or the Gold Coast. My dog, who usually avoids swimming pools, probably because of the chemicals, went absolutely wild here. The water is very cool in early summer, but that also means fewer people around. It’s a photographer’s paradise, so if you love water and photography, you should definitely check it out!
Wolfy P — Google review
Visited Gardners Falls around 10:30 am on a weekday and had the place almost entirely to myself. I went for a swim about halfway downstream before the main waterfall with the rope swing. The water was definitely cold—probably around 8–10 degrees—but incredibly refreshing, like a natural ice bath. The peace and quiet made for a really enjoyable experience.
I’ve been here before on a Saturday around midday, and it was a completely different story—packed with people and nowhere to park. I ended up leaving that time, so I’d definitely recommend coming early in the morning or during the week if you’re after a quieter visit.
The surrounding nature is beautiful, and I even spotted a turtle sunbaking on the rocks. No platypus sightings this time, but it’s easy to see why they’d avoid the busier periods. One thing to keep in mind: don’t assume the water is deep everywhere—some parts are surprisingly shallow, even if they don’t look it.
All up, it’s a great spot for a midweek swim and a bit of time in nature—just time your visit right.
A Hidden Gem in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland.
Gardners Falls is an absolute treasure nestled just outside Maleny. The short, easy walk along Obi Obi Creek is perfect for all ages and leads to a stunning waterfall and natural swimming hole. The area is surrounded by lush rainforest, making it an ideal spot for a refreshing dip or a peaceful picnic. The rope swings add a fun touch for the adventurous, and the shallow rock pools are great for kids to splash around safely. Parking is convenient, and the path is well maintained. Just be carefull when walking on the rocks near the falls. Whether you're a local or just visiting, Gardners Falls offers a serene escape into nature. Highly recommended. As always, if you are walking near water with kids, always keep your eyes on them. Also note, we had trouble with Telstra and Optus reception in that area, and could not make any calls. This could be different for other carriers or other phones, but just be wary about that if you chose to go.
This is such a beautiful place to relax,have a swim and connect with nature.
There's grassed areas to have a picnic and a drop toilet onsite.
I highly recommend for a relaxing day out
Best time to visit is during the week to avoid the crowds and after some rain so that the creek and falls are pumping! Plenty of parking and easy 300m walk to main falls. Track is mostly all bitumen with some water running across in places after recentrains. Great little walk to great little falls! We really enjoyed our experience here.
Quick short walk form the parking spot to Gardener Falls. Bit of a popular spot. It wasn't the hottest day, but still plenty of people tossing themselves into the water from the top of the falls. Probably about a 3m drop. There is a tree swing set up, but we weren't game enough to give it a try.
Parking lot is a bit small and gets quite tight with with all the large cars these days. There are roadside parks available on the way down though, doesn't add much to the journey.
Easy to walk psth to see the terraced falls..a romatic location to picnic or place for beautiful photos. Nice to be in nature.
Gardners Falls is a beautiful and relaxing spot surrounded by nature, perfect for a short walk and a swim when the water is flowing. Unfortunately, when I visited yesterday, it was during the dry season, so the water level was quite low and the falls weren’t as impressive as usual. Still, the area is peaceful and worth a visit — I’ll definitely come back again after some rain to see it in its full beauty.
Obi Ln S, Maleny QLD 4552, Australia•
Cheese shop
Cafe
Vegetarian cafe and deli
Maleny Cheese Factory is a must-visit for cheese enthusiasts in Maleny. Visitors can enjoy sampling a variety of delicious cheeses and creamy yogurts while getting a glimpse of the working dairy factory. The factory offers a shared cheese board for visitors to savor while taking in the picturesque views of the Sunshine Coast hinterland. The boutique cheese line includes cheddar, white mold, and feta-style cheeses, making it an ideal spot to stock up on supplies before leaving.
This little gem is fantastic . The cheese selection is huge and the staff are fair dinkim friendly we got a large cheeseburger for $38 and it was impressively generous. I can guarantee that back home you would pay a heck of alot more for the same thing . I would 100% recommend and go back there agin
Mr C — Google review
It all looks so good, but there's no free tasting to help make a choice. Fortunately, we know from experience that their products are 1st class. Great range of flavoured feta and yoghurt. Plenty of parking available and ample seating to enjoy their cafe items. (See photo of menu)
Well worth the visit in my opinion.
My wife and I came here on Tuesday on a rare opportunity for a kid-free date. The kitchen was closed, but we bought our own cheeses and accompaniments and made our own cheese platter, and had a perfect time. Thanks so much to Tara for making delicious coffee and being so lovely and accommodating to us while we were there!
"THE VERY BEST CHEESES AND SWEETS CAN BE FOUND HERE AT MALENY CHEESE. MY DAUGHTERS AND I POLISHED OFF A LARGE PIECE OF CAMEMBERT CHEESE FOR LUNCH AND IT WAS THE MOST CREAMY DELICIOUS MEAL WE HAVE HAD, EVER. THE PLATTERS ARE ABSOLUTELY SENSATIONAL. MAKE SURE YOU POP BY AND GRAB ONE FOR YOURSELF AND MAYBE SHARE IT, OR NOT!..." 🤣
We came up here on Tuesday for a tour. There is no cheese platter and we end up having deserts. Lovely staff and we really enjoy it.
Platter start from Friday.
Such yummy cheese! The Tuscan cheddar was our favourite. Highly recommend at least a small tasting platter to try most of the cheeses on offer.
Check the cheese when you buy it as the port was accidentally switched out to chilli. Completly different taste but amazingly they sorted out this mistake. My son loved the Chilli cheese and ordered me to buy some more lol.
Good cheese and desserts. Not great iced coffee or iced latte. They should put a few more crackers/bread on their platters too. After a random person up the road recommended the scones we were very disappointed to find out they had run out an hour after opening, but overall, decent prices for what they offered
1 Clifford St, Maleny QLD 4552, Australia•
Top places to eat
Restaurant
Asian restaurant
The Tamarind, part of the renowned Spicers Retreats in the hinterland, is a top dining destination offering vibrant pan-Asian flavors set in a lush rainforest environment. It's considered one of the best restaurants on the Sunshine Coast and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Our favourite restaurant on the coast, every bite better than the last. The attention to detail on every component of each dish sets them ahead of the rest. We’ve been dining there for over 10 years and they have proven to be the most consistent fine dining venue in SEQ, testament to their longevity
Monsyell — Google review
What a really excellent dining experience. We enjoyed the banquet which smothered us in wonderful Asian flavours. Really hard to pick a favourite dish, but we loved the dumplings, the prawns and the pork belly. Really though everything was a delicious indulgence. The setting is also really beautiful, just a rich tapestry of greens all around. Service too was attentive and considerate. Definitely returning to this one.
The beginning of the evening was so beautiful outside near the pond listening to the beetles and frogs. For dinner we were seated in the section as you enter, right in front of the door. We found it could have benefited by dimming the lights because we felt it was too bright. Not sure what the tiny saucer of chillies was for but it didn’t smell great. The food was great but slightly too rich for us. Presentation was beautiful
Sensational Curated Plate event! Asian festival / cuisine set within the subtropical paradise at Spicer's Retreat.
Staff - fabulous. 👏✔️
Food - amazing! 👏✔️
Bar / Beverages - great! 👏✔️
Location is gorgeous 👏✔️
South Maleny, Sunshine Coast, QLD.
What a surprise The Tamarind was - we were given a voucher for lunch there when we took delivery of our new Land Rover Discovery from Pacific Land Rover in Maroochydore. We live in Hervey Bay so it was a 2/1/2 hour drive down on Easter Sunday in perfect autumn weather. The grounds are beautiful , we had a friendly water dragon and the meals were delicious - supported by wonderful welcoming staff. We will certainly be back - Thanks Scott & Katrina
We celebrated my partner’s 30th birthday here.
The service was great with two lovely ladies taking care of us for the evening.
We enjoyed some wine which was delicious and also the banquet menu.
There was the perfect amount of food with every bite being better than the last.
The highlights were the pork belly and also the wagyu beef.
They even added a little extra dessert as a birthday gift
Definitely a great location nestled in nature. The dining room feels sedate and classy, tables aren’t too close to each other, granting some level of privacy and lighting is in warm tones to soothe the mind.
Most of the dishes we ordered were nicely executed, in particular the Wagyu entree and deserts. One main, the soba noodles, was uninspiring to us though.
Service was friendly enough but poorly organised with no one in charge of a particular table, and not terribly attentive either which led to a very disconnected experience. I was intending to order white wine to pair with my oysters, the waiter forgot to bring the wine list, and then forgot again to show up to take the order. There was no amount of polite waving that would help and by the time I finished the dish I decided that I just couldn’t be bothered anymore.
Service can do or undo a reputation. At 120$+ a head, this is not what you would expect.
Love love the vibe and ambience of the place, such a pretty nice place. The service was excellent and the cocktails was delicious. The food was fresh, the plating was so pretty!
We tried oysters and salmon as appetisers, it was fresh and yummy. However, the mains was a bit lack of flavour. We chose deepfried fish and roasted pork. The pork was a bit dry and hard to chew. The fish had lack of flavour, only from the sauce that has a bit sweet taste. Both of the mains are not hot, it was more lukewarm, so we a bit disappointed.
On the other hand, the desserts were AMAZING. The chocolate mousse was divine with a lil bit crisps of coconut and passion fruit, my partner loved it so much. I had black sticky rice and thai milk tea ice cream, it was really good. We celebrated my birthday and they gave us a little treat of chocolate brownie.
It was a new experience but with that price I think it was quite underwhelming.
88 Obi Ln S, Maleny QLD 4552, Australia•
affordable
Bavarian restaurant
King Ludwigs German Restaurant and Bavarian Beer Bar is a charming venue in Maleny that offers a variety of Bavarian specialties and an impressive selection of 38 types of German beer. The woodsy-chic setting provides picturesque mountain views, creating a delightful atmosphere for indulging in hearty, meaty dishes and frothy joy. One of the signature dishes is the Kartoffelsuppe, a Bavarian potato cream soup with vegetables, frankfurter sausages, and speck.
When you walk into King Ludwig's you are transported to a typical traditional Bavarian eatery, full of charm, Germanic decor and a homely coziness. The staff, Robin and Adi, were very friendly and made us welcome as soon as we walked in and showed us to our table on the outer deck with a view that rivals anything I have been to around the world. The Glasshouse Mountains are laid before you, stunning! We started with two enjoyable mocktails until our food came. Having been on a month long tour of Germany last year we know the food is very traditional, hearty and doesn't have the presentation of a high end restaurant, but it is very tasty. So, I was a little disappointed with my pork knuckle special, generous in size, but quite dry, as if it has been cooked earlier and reheated. It was accompanied by three sad looking roast potatoes, a bed of average sauerkraut and lots of gravy. It was sadly, underwhelming and very expensive at $52. My wife enjoyed her schnitzel with potato salad and lingonberries, but again, it was a bit dry. We arrived at 5pm, a good time, before more patrons came. We wanted to order desserts, that sounded very tempting, but the mains are very generous and filling. They have one of the best and varied cellars that I have seen in a restaurant, with fine and rare wines from all over the world at very reasonable prices. Eg a bottle of 2020 Barbera was only $78! I had a glass of Gruner Veltliner from Austria that was delicious. It is likely that many of the other menu items are excellent, perhaps, because we arrived early our meals were not up to the highest standard. But, we will be back to try them as the restaurant offers unique hospitality and friendliness with a world class view!
Brenton B — Google review
Our second visit and we enjoyed once again. Lovely balcony table. Leberkäse and sausages were delicous as with the crispy pork knuckle. My favourite was the veal schnitzel. Don't forget to order the pretzel with the cream cheese spread. Beautiful views and make sure you make time to check out the shops at Maleny too.
An unforgettable experience at King Ludwigs! The service, food, drinks, and views were all incredible. I instantly felt so welcomed and ended up spending two hours just soaking in the atmosphere and enjoying every bite.
Pink Punch cocktail was delicious, and paired well with the pork knuckle and breztel. I was too excited with the pork knuckle that I forgot to take a photo beforehand 😅
I ordered a tea at the end, and I love that they use loose tea leaves- a small detail, but something I appreciate so much!
I will be back in the future to try more of their menu.
"KING LUDWIGS IS FAST BECOMING MY FAVOURITE RESTAURANT.
I HAVE CONSTANTLY CHANGED MY BEER PALETTE AND THE SELECTION OF FOOD I KNOW HERE - AND THEY NEVER LET ME DOWN...
THE CHEF HERE ELEVATES YOUR PALETTE AND STAYS VERY TRUE TO THE GERMAN RESTAURANT QUALITY THIS PLACE IS FAST BECOMING HOME TO PREPARING AND SERVING.
DO NOT MISS THIS SPACE!
THE VIEWS ARE SENSATIONAL!
THE FOOD IS EXQUISITE!!!!!
THE BEERS & WINES ARE CLEARLY SENT FROM THE HEAVENS ABOVE.♡
WELCOME TO THE TOP OF TOP VALUE."
Genuine German experience!
We had the Kartoffelsuppe, pork knuckle, and Apfelstrudel. Everything was absolutely perfect. The flavours, the presentation, and the atmosphere all felt authentic and comforting. Adi is the best host ever. Friendly, welcoming, and full of great stories. Highly recommend if you’re after real German hospitality and food done right. 🇩🇪🍺
We chose to reserve a table inside because the forecast was for hot weather, however, when we arrived there was a gentle breeze blowing in through the external French doors drawing our attention to the magnificent panoramic glasshouse mountain scape and the coastal horizon beyond, at this point we were regretting our decision to sit inside, but then as if by some kind of sixth sense, the owner (a extroverted Austrian gentleman) announced that he had a lovely spot set up for us out on the deck if we preferred an outside table. We unanimously agreed and were then led outside and seated at a table positioned perfectly to take advantage those incredible views. Menus were delivered to our table immediately and the drink orders were taken shortly thereafter. My father and I ordered the Maisel’s Weissbier Dunkel (beer) which arrived within minutes cold, with a good foamy head and very tasty. My wife and mother chose the virgin mojitos and declared them the best they had tasted. We all ordered a different main course - veal schnitzel, pork knuckle, Wurst fest and Rindergoulasch - all equally generously proportioned and incredibly delicious. We were all way too full to even consider the dessert menu but will learn from the experience. It’s always a good feeling when your restaurant suggestion turns out to be such a success and I couldn’t recommend King Ludwig’s highly enough to anyone looking for a place to take family or friends to experience great food in an amazing location.
What! a tasty 😋 experience. My partner and I have been wanting to try King Ludwigs since we moved to the Sunshine Coast.
This evening granted us the opportunity being in Melany to enjoy a meal.
The staff were friendly, extremely informative with all aspects of the menu. Our taste buds were teased with a warm, comforting pretzel starter, followed by the Kransky, mash potato, sauerkraut and gravy for my partner and I had the melt in the mouth Duck special, delicious 😋
Inviting atmosphere, well versed staff, high quality food with the expertise in beverage matching.
These guys really know their stuff.
All surrounded by the glorious views from the mountain.
We simply had a great evening.
Dining at King Ludwig’s in Maleny is like taking a delightful straight to Germany/Bavaria without ever leaving the Sunshine Coast Hinterland. From the moment you arrive, you’re greeted with warm, attentive service that makes you feel instantly welcome. The cozy, alpine-inspired ambiance and the sweeping views of the Glasshouse Mountains create a truly magical setting and was perfect for my husband and my date night.
The wine list is impressively extensive, featuring exceptional selections from across the globe. Owner Ari, a knowledgeable sommelier with multiple degrees in wine, goes above and beyond to help guests find the perfect match for their meal. His recommendation of a crisp, elegant Austrian white wine was spot on and one of the best pairings we’ve ever had.
The food is hearty, authentic, and beautifully presented, from the golden pork knuckle to the traditional sausages and sauerkraut, everything tastes straight out of a Bavarian restaurant.
Highly recommend King Ludwig’s for anyone looking for a fun, unique, and memorable dining experience in the Hinterland. We can’t wait to return!
401 Mountain View Rd, Maleny QLD 4552, Australia•
affordable
Seafood restaurant
Restaurant
Nestled in the picturesque Sunshine Coast hinterland, The Terrace Seafood Restaurant of Maleny offers a delightful dining experience that combines exquisite seafood and grilled meats with breathtaking views. Guests can enjoy their meals in a bright and airy space that overlooks the stunning countryside, making it an ideal spot for both casual lunches and special occasions. With its focus on fresh ingredients paired with fine wines, this restaurant promises not just a meal but an unforgettable culinary journey amidst nature's beauty.
Beautiful location, delicious food, and great service
We had a wonderful experience here. The restaurant has a lovely setting with a beautiful view, which made it a great spot to relax. We ordered the hot stone meat feast and it was superb—tender, flavourful, and fun to cook at the table (they bring out the meat on a hot stone and and you get to choose when to finish cooking the steak) The house wine was also a pleasant surprise and paired well with the meal.
Service was friendly and efficient—we were served within 10 minutes of arriving. The team was helpful throughout, and they even had outdoor heaters, which made it comfortable despite the winter chill. Highly recommend!
Nagy B — Google review
Another beautiful dining experience at the Terrace Seafood Restaurant. Amazing food, friendly and professional staff and that view! Always a definite place to eat whenever we're in Maleny. My grilled barramundi meal was so flavoursome and cooked to perfection. Absolutely delicious, as was my fave dessert - sticky date pudding. Thanks for a lovely lunch.
A magnificent location with great views for a luxury seafood lunch.
Both seafood platters were well presented and most flavours were great and cooked nicely, and side from the half lobster was slightly overcooked. The Asian basket was also fantastic as an extra for our table, but probably too much food, as we had to skip dessert unfortunately. But we can review that their Sticky Date Pudding is amazing as we had tried it the night before. So if you visit, save some room.
Staff were friendly and seemed knowledgeable on the menu to make some suggestions.
Definately worth visiting if you're visiting the Malany region.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Amazing Birthday Dinner Experience
We had a fantastic birthday dinner at Terrace Seafood in Maleny. The service was warm and attentive, the seafood was fresh and delicious – especially the oysters – and the wine selection was perfect. A special thank you to the team for the lovely surprise gift card for my partner. Such a thoughtful touch that made the night even more memorable. Highly recommend!
The seafood Chowder was mostly a bowl of cream with a couple of pieces of fish, it did not have any flavour other than a thick cream. I am glad I only ordered the sample bowl. The Lobster Mornay was over cooked, dry and chewy, there was a thin runny sauce at the base of the plate, which had very little flavour. The tastiest thing on the plate was the asparagus, even the corn had a strange flavour. We traveled 45min to eat at this restaurant and we were very disappointed, not to mention the bill, I would suggest everyone check the prices before ordering, I have no problem paying for really good food, unfortunately the food was not up to our standard.The restaurant and staff are 5 Star.
Two of us shared the hot platter deal which includes a cold platter first and chowder. Was all delicious and we couldn’t finish it all. Lovely service. Recommend.
Celebrated my Birthday lunch with my Gorgeous wife we were greeted by Alex seated us overlooking fabulous hinterland views. Friendly staff, good atmosphere our waiter Alex returned numerous times to refill fluids 😉 food, and wine choices are good.
We're definitely going back again!! Meals were freaking awesome, with friendly service, we both highly recommend. Last photo 📸 lots of laughter, capturing half cars.
3 Panorama Pl, Maleny QLD 4552, Australia•
Vineyard
Food & Drink
Clouds Vineyard is a picturesque and Instagram-worthy venue located in the heart of Maleny. Visitors can enjoy magnificent views, excellent ambience, and delicious food at reasonable prices. The vineyard offers a variety of wines including white liqueur muscat, moscato, tawny, and cream liqueur coffee. Additionally, guests can indulge in Maleny ice cream and coffee while taking in the stunning surroundings.
Definitely recommend stopping into this winery. Staff were all very friendly, the service was quick, the food was fresh and tasty, and there was a great selection of wines to choose from. The outdoor seating makes for a very relaxing and picturesque place to enjoy your meal and drink.
Candice A — Google review
Loved the view, love the concept of sharing platters. Loved the wine option. Friendly staff, great outdoor sitting to be a part of nature. I recommend Clouds Vineyard as a great place to have a break from a long drive. It's a pleasurable recharge station for your soul.
We came here during the easter holidays. The menu was very limited, so we had fish and chips (good) and mexican cornchips, they were so good! They also sell many different wines from their cellar, we didnt try them because we were driving but I think this would be ideal part of the experience.
A-may-sing venue, right in the middle of Maleny. Just a quick search from Brisbane, and we ended up coming here in an hour time. It's worth the drive, though.
Great setup, design, ambience.
Just one star missing from that of 5 is for that missing star service. By the time we reached, it was past 2.30 pm, and luckily, their last order was just 2.45 pm. Hopefully, the team will get there to cover up that extra mile.
No complaints, though. Our food was exceptional and kept us satisfied for the drive.
I'm looking forward to coming down with a bunch of friends in the near future.
The barrel just got added to my fav weekend chills.
Cheers, team, you guys did well.
Wonderful location, great wine and beer flights and the food was great.
Love this place we have been three times in the past two months. As a young family it was awesome to have a playground in eye shot of of our table, as for the food I really enjoyed it and highly recommend the share plates, mains and desserts. The coffee (which isn't the best coffee in the world) and cake deal is good value and my family and I always get the cheesecake as it's a favourite. The tasting paddles are good value and give you a great little sample of the wines and are worth checking out. If you're going on a weekend be sure to book as it gets busy.
$103 dollars on 2 burgers, 1 glass of wine and the beer paddle, including the Saturday surcharge. Pretty overpriced and the burgers were honestly not that nice. They were quite bland and similar to a simple burger you could make at home yourself. Quite disappointing with the views also. Instead of having the carpark at the front of the venue and seating at the rear to make the most of the view, it was the other way round. Beer and wine were good.
Beautiful & calming… 2 words for this place. It’s got a lovely view of the rainforest, served some amazing wines. We didn’t had booking therefore couldn’t have lunch but I’m sure it would be equally amazing. Looking forward to visit again with a booking and try their lunch.
787 Landsborough Maleny Rd, Bald Knob QLD 4552, Australia•
Cheese shop
Cafe
Vegetarian cafe and deli
Maleny Cheese Factory is a must-visit for cheese enthusiasts in Maleny. Visitors can enjoy sampling a variety of delicious cheeses and creamy yogurts while getting a glimpse of the working dairy factory. The factory offers a shared cheese board for visitors to savor while taking in the picturesque views of the Sunshine Coast hinterland. The boutique cheese line includes cheddar, white mold, and feta-style cheeses, making it an ideal spot to stock up on supplies before leaving.
This little gem is fantastic . The cheese selection is huge and the staff are fair dinkim friendly we got a large cheeseburger for $38 and it was impressively generous. I can guarantee that back home you would pay a heck of alot more for the same thing . I would 100% recommend and go back there agin
Mr C — Google review
It all looks so good, but there's no free tasting to help make a choice. Fortunately, we know from experience that their products are 1st class. Great range of flavoured feta and yoghurt. Plenty of parking available and ample seating to enjoy their cafe items. (See photo of menu)
Well worth the visit in my opinion.
My wife and I came here on Tuesday on a rare opportunity for a kid-free date. The kitchen was closed, but we bought our own cheeses and accompaniments and made our own cheese platter, and had a perfect time. Thanks so much to Tara for making delicious coffee and being so lovely and accommodating to us while we were there!
"THE VERY BEST CHEESES AND SWEETS CAN BE FOUND HERE AT MALENY CHEESE. MY DAUGHTERS AND I POLISHED OFF A LARGE PIECE OF CAMEMBERT CHEESE FOR LUNCH AND IT WAS THE MOST CREAMY DELICIOUS MEAL WE HAVE HAD, EVER. THE PLATTERS ARE ABSOLUTELY SENSATIONAL. MAKE SURE YOU POP BY AND GRAB ONE FOR YOURSELF AND MAYBE SHARE IT, OR NOT!..." 🤣
We came up here on Tuesday for a tour. There is no cheese platter and we end up having deserts. Lovely staff and we really enjoy it.
Platter start from Friday.
Such yummy cheese! The Tuscan cheddar was our favourite. Highly recommend at least a small tasting platter to try most of the cheeses on offer.
Check the cheese when you buy it as the port was accidentally switched out to chilli. Completly different taste but amazingly they sorted out this mistake. My son loved the Chilli cheese and ordered me to buy some more lol.
Good cheese and desserts. Not great iced coffee or iced latte. They should put a few more crackers/bread on their platters too. After a random person up the road recommended the scones we were very disappointed to find out they had run out an hour after opening, but overall, decent prices for what they offered
1 Clifford St, Maleny QLD 4552, Australia•
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