Maleny travel guide

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You're Going to Love Maleny

With a population of 3,696, Maleny is a must-see destination in Queensland, Australia. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Maleny to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Maleny

If you’re looking for affordable options, King Ludwigs German Restaurant and Bavarian Beer Bar (401 Mountain View Rd) and Frank Food & Wine (48 Maple St) are great picks.

When to visit Maleny

Maleny in May
Estimated hotel price
$143
1 night at 3-star hotel
Maleny in May
Estimated hotel price
$143
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Maleny in January, when the average temperature is 23 °C, and the highest can go up to 29 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 7 °C, with an average temperature of 13 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in February, when precipitation is around 310 mm. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Maleny, with an average rainfall of 50 mm.

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How to Get to Maleny

Plane

Although Maleny doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Maroochydore Sunshine Coast (MCY), which is located 29 km from Maleny. Maroochydore Sunshine Coast is the most popular, with regular flights from Etihad Airways, Jetstar, Qantas Airways and other airlines departing from Australia. The shortest domestic flight to Maleny departs from Sydney and takes around 1h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Maleny is to pick up a car hire from Brisbane, which is about 81 km from Maleny. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Crazy Clark's Car Rentals, among others, in Brisbane.

Plane

Although Maleny doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Maroochydore Sunshine Coast (MCY), which is located 29 km from Maleny. Maroochydore Sunshine Coast is the most popular, with regular flights from Etihad Airways, Jetstar, Qantas Airways and other airlines departing from Australia. The shortest domestic flight to Maleny departs from Sydney and takes around 1h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Maleny is to pick up a car hire from Brisbane, which is about 81 km from Maleny. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Crazy Clark's Car Rentals, among others, in Brisbane.

Airlines serving Maleny

Lufthansa
Good (4,697 reviews)
KLM
Good (847 reviews)
SWISS
Good (953 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,589 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,588 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,265 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,109 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,963 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,432 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,955 reviews)
Finnair
Good (860 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (925 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (821 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,722 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (405 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (518 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,586 reviews)
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Where to stay in Maleny

Average rates range from around $253 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $324 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Maleny

Most booked hotels in Maleny

Maleny Terrace Cottages
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
$260+
Maleny Tropical Retreat
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$209+
Spicers Tamarind Retreat
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
$527+
Beerwah Motor Lodge
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$184+
Maleny Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$90+
Tranquil Park Maleny
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
$155+

Hiring a car in Maleny

Expect to pay $1.77 per litre in Maleny (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $21.13 and $28.18.

Expect to pay $1.77 per litre in Maleny (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $21.13 and $28.18.