The Sunshine Coast Hinterland makes the perfect retreat for summer holidays as it enjoys a cooler, slightly breezier climate than the rest of Australia. This doesn’t mean that visitors get a cool welcome, however, as the towns of the region love to greet incomers and…

If you’re looking for somewhere really special for your wedding venue, then the Sunshine Coast Hinterland has everything you could possibly want. This area of Oz has been ignored for a long time in favour of the big cities, but in recent years it’s become…

If you’re looking for an unspoiled getaway venue where you can do as much or as little as you please, away from the kids, the baking sun and city streets, then the Sunshine Coast Hinterland is ideal for you. It’s far from the madding crowds,…

Now it is December, it means the countdown to the massive Woodford Folk Festival! Every year, around 125,000 people descend on this small town to watch up to 2,000 performers, dance, meet old friends and make new ones and see in the New Year in…

Kondalilla Falls This amazing nature reserve offers waterfalls, rainforests and walks of different lengths, including the 58km Sunshine Coast Hinterland Great Walk. There’s also camping and picnic opportunities. Call 0754596110. Baroon Pocket Dam Lake Baroon (AKA Pocket Dam) is a recreation lake that allows electric…

Nature lovers flock to the Sunshine Coast Hinterland as it’s relatively unspoilt and offers visitors a wide range of environments to see and enjoy. The area is known for its sub-tropical rainforests, huge trees and many waterfalls, as well as many rare and exotic plants…

The Sunshine Coast Hinterland has way more than its fair share of creative and artistic talent. Artists of all stripes – painters, sculptors, glassworkers, wood carvers and textile artists all make their way to this secluded yet internationally-acclaimed region of Australia. Many have made the…

There’s a bewildering range of accommodation available in the Hinterland – for family breaks, spa weekends, weddings, retreats and of course, honeymoons. It’s no surprise to anyone who’s visited the Hinterland that Trivago has placed Montville as the number one destination for tourists in Australia,…

Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve This huge nature reserve offers trail walks, outdoor activities and wildlife-spotting opportunities for people of all ages and abilities. Call 0754296122 to find out more details. Maleny Botanic Gardens Set over three hectares, these botanical gardens let people wander through stunning…

The Hinterland has a huge range of trails and walks for all ages and abilities, including wheelchair accessible and pushchair-friendly tracks. Here’s a quick rundown of the area’s walks. Glasshouse Mountains National Park Glasshouse Mountains Lookout Track - 0.8kms This track is perfect for young…