Sunshine Coast Hinterland
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Sunshine Coast Hinterland lies inland from the coast
and is made up of the spectacular Blackall Ranges and
several National Parks. There are plenty of pretty towns
set within the mountainous ranges offering a quaint and
relaxing feel.
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At Landsborough, along the Glass
House Mountains Road you can turn off towards Maleny which
offers a number of wonderful art galleries and as well as some
beautiful accommodation places. There is a pleasant drive to Mapleton,
passing the wonderful Kondalilla National Park hosting the amazing
Kondalilla Falls and Mapleton Falls National Park, as well as
the small craft town of Montville. The rainforest and waterfalls
within the National Parks are truly remarkable, and well worth
walking around. Also popular in the area is the Maleny Folk Festival,
held during the 5 days before New Years Eve.
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Back on the Glass House Mountains Road is the areas centre
Nambour, with the Big Pineapple nearby. North again is
Eumundi which was where Eumundi Larger used to be brewed.
Eumundi offers several art and craft galleries ranging
from Aboriginal Art to Contemporary Art to Glass Blowing.
Eumundi also hosts a popular craft market on Saturdays
and Wednesdays, which attracts people from all over.
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Further inland is the South Burnett Region, and
the wonderful Bunya Mountains National Park. There is a sealed
road through the region from Dalby or Kingaroy, and offer spectacular
rainforest, waterfalls and wildlife, including plenty of wallabies.
You should definitely explore the region along one of the many
walking trails. You can find out about the various walks from
the Ranger Ph: (07) 4668 3127.
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