Since transferring to the Sunshine state earlier this 12 months, I’ve have been making an attempt to see as a lot of Queensland as potential. There’s such an thrilling feeling that comes with residing someplace new, as you probably have a complete new world to discover. And with a lot to see and do round Queensland, I positive have a activity forward of myself exploring all Queensland has to supply. But at this time I’m sharing a reasonably native expertise, a extremely celebrated area of Queensland named the Glasshouse Mountains. It is barely somewhat greater than an hour’s drive to achieve the area and because the new Maleny Lodge has simply opened up, I figured what higher excuse for a weekend escape from Brisbane.
How to spend a Weekend within the Glasshouse Mountains
Check in: Maleny Lodge
First up, I checked in to a resort I’ve had my eye on the previous couple of months main as much as their opening. Maleny Lodge is a model new luxurious lodge within the coronary heart of Maleny, one of many fundamental cities to base your self whereas exploring the Glasshouse Mountains. In this unassuming Hinterland city you’ll find lots to do, together with an natural grocery store, farmer’s market on weekends, some charming cafes and a vigorous native pub.
But it was my keep at Maleny Lodge that basically took the cake and made this weekend one to recollect. This lodge has just lately opened, however managed to carry on to its heritage of being a 1905 residential house. The residence stays in tact, whereas an extension has allowed for extra rooms to be added, plus a small out home the place I stayed named Freda, with its personal outside al fresco space resulting in the communal pool.
Inside the room weren’t solely stunning and vintage interiors, but in addition a freestanding claw bathtub, indoor fire within the joint residing and bed room, plus a sizeable rest room. You will discover a small fridge and tea and occasional making services inside, however with none eating desk you would possibly favor to go to one of many native eating choices.
Spend a sundown at Mount Ngungun
If you fancy a picturesque sundown and absorbing the perfect the Glasshouse Mountains has to supply, then look no additional than Mount Ngungun. It is a brief and pleasurable 30 minute hike to the summit, making this the proper alternative for all travellers – no matter your health degree. The views are finest loved at golden hour (the hour earlier than sundown), so be sure you do your analysis and time your go to to get essentially the most out of it. After all, you’ve earned it after the steep hike to the summit!
Start at Mount Ngungun summit carpark
Grab a chunk at Shotgun Espresso
There are a great deal of cute cafes and lightweight bites to be discovered within the Sunshine Coast Hinterlands the place the Glasshouse Mountains reside. However, there are definitely just a few standouts the place cafe tradition is anxious. As we have been based mostly in Maleny, we discovered ourselves making common visits to Shotgun Espresso, a cute cafe positioned on the primary strip. Here you will discover a hearty breakfast, nice espresso and pleasant ambiance. This would even be an important place to drag out your laptop computer and keep some time if you’re travelling solo.
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