Maleny

It hosts the Maleny Wood Expo From Chainsaw to Fine Furniture each year, hosted by Barung Landcare and showcases the regions finest wood artisans.

Situated approximately 450 metres (1,450 ft) above sea level, Maleny has a sub-tropical climate with cool clear winters and warm wet summers. A high annual rainfall approaching 1800mm (70 inches) gives rise to the characteristic green rolling hills. Prior to European settlement, the area was covered in thick sub-tropical rainforest with huge hardwood trees. Timber-getters in the late 19th and early 20th Centuries opened up the area seeking valuable timber, which was prized locally and in Europe. Heavy logging led to the almost complete denuding of the rainforest clad hills in the district around Maleny. Pockets of forest remain in steeper terrain and in one large remnant patch (around 40 Hectares or 100 Acres) which now forms Mary Cairncross Reserve.

Maleny has replaced its timber-cutting and dairying past with tourism with a large influx of people who wanted an alternative lifestyle. As well as being on the Hinterland tourist drive, Maleny attracts day trippers from Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast who are attracted to the various stores, art galleries and specialty shops.

 

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Wind1.76 m/s
Cloudiness92 %
Temperature (min/max)18/21 °C
Pressure1014 hpa
Humidity81 %
Last update: 19 Dec 2024 @ 13:46

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  • The Cheese Stop Cafe and Shop2008-08-25

    Located in Maleny, Sunshine Coast, British Columbia, Canada

    The Cheese Stop Cafe and ShopThe Cheese Stop Cafe and Shop in Maleny is fully licensed, this is an affordably priced cafe where you can enjoy an espresso or tea with a wide selection of snacks and light meals.READ MORE

  • COMA2008-08-27

    Located in Maleny, Sunshine Coast, British Columbia, Canada

    COMACOMA is a public resource that allows for artists in the Maleny area to be contacted via private patrons and galleries and showcases a selcetion of their works on-lin.READ MORE

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