Montville Queensland
Montville Queensland is a cute, picturesque rural town nestled in the Glass House Mountains of the Sunshine Coast area. Located just an hour and a half drive from Brisbane, it makes for an easy day trip from the city. It boasts a thriving arts community, and is considered to be the creative heart of the Sunshine Coast. The views from this community are absolutely stunning. Plan to spend at least 1/2 a day here if you decide to visit!
Top 10 in Montville Queensland
Our list of 10 interesting things to do in or near Montville, QLD:
1. Kondalilla Falls (Kondalilla National Park, 4560 Montville, QLD, +61 7 5449 4111). A 1.8km return hike to a beautiful waterfall with multiple viewing platforms.
To access the day-use area and Kondalilla Falls walking tracks use “Kondalilla Falls Road, Montville” as the destination address.
To access sections of the Sunshine Coast Hinterland Great Walk where it passes through the park use "Narrows Road, Montville" or "Flaxton Mill Road, Montville" as the destination addresses.
2. Baroon Pocket Dam (Narrows Rd, North Maleny, QLD 4552). A scenic dam with a walking track, picnic area, and playground
3. Montville Art Gallery (138 Main St, Montville, QLD 4560, +61 7 5442 9211). A gallery showcasing the work of local and regional artists. Open 7 days a week. 10AM-5PM
View over hinterland from The Edge cafe
4. Flame Hill Vineyard (249 Western Ave, Montville, QLD 4560, +61 7 5478 5920). A winery with award-winning wines, a restaurant, and a cellar door. At the highest point in Montville.
5. The Long Apron (68 Balmoral RD, Montville, QLD 4560, +61 7 5452 1111). A restaurant serving modern Australian cuisine with stunning views of the valley.
6. The Edge Cafe (127 Main St, Montville, QLD 4560). A cafe with a beautiful outdoor seating area, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The deck is built right on the edge of the escarpment, offering a gorgeous, unobstructed view. We cannot recommend this cafe enough. It gets VERY busy in summer, so be prepared to wait for a table, or book in advance.
7. Fudge at Fudgyboombahs (12/168 Main St, Montville, QLD 4560). A fudge shop selling a variety of handmade fudges, chocolates, and other sweets.
8. Kondalilla National Park (Narrows Rd, Montville, QLD 4560). A national park with a variety of hiking trails, waterfalls, and rainforests.
Cuckoo Clock Shop, Montville
9. Montville Markets (Montville Growers & Makers Market, Memorial Cl, Montville, QLD 4560). A weekly market selling arts, crafts, food, and other produce. On the second Saturday of the month. 7:30 AM- 12 noon.
10. The Chapel (161-167 Main St, Montville, QLD 4560). Wedding venue that holds up to 80 guests. Now closed to the public. Can view from the gates along Main St.
11. Bonus- Cuckoo Clock Shop (194 Main St, Montville QLD 4560). Sells authentic German clocks. HUGE selection of cuckoo clocks in all price ranges. This shop is so unique, definitely worth a stop!
The Chapel Montville- Wedding Venue- Closed to the Public
Keep Exploring the Sunshine Coast Hinterland
There’s plenty more to discover beyond Montville. Walk through the subtropical rainforest at Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve, take in the spectacular scenery of the Glass House Mountains, or lace up your shoes and tackle the Mount Ngungun walking track for some incredible views. Together, they make a wonderful introduction to the Sunshine Coast hinterland.
For another hinterland outing, have a look at my Maleny things to do guide. We’ve enjoyed café stops, browsing Rosetta Books and a walk along Obi Obi Creek, where we finally spotted wild platypus on our third visit!
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