This centre IS an accredited Visitor Information Centre and is the primary tourism hub for the Blackall Range, Maleny, Montville, Mapleton and the wider Sunshine Coast Hinterland.
Name: Maleny Visitor Information Centre
Address: 2 Maple Street, Maleny QLD 4552
Phone: (07) 5494 2335
Opening Hours: Typically 9:00 am – 4:00 pm (7 days; seasonal variations)
Type: Accredited Visitor Information Centre
Region: Maleny / Blackall Range / Sunshine Coast Hinterland
The centre is staffed by trained volunteers and provides comprehensive information on hinterland touring, national parks, waterfalls, scenic drives, dining, accommodation, markets and nature‑based activities.
What Area It Caters For
1. Maleny Township (Primary Area)
- Maple Street cafés, boutiques and artisan shops
- Maleny Community Centre precinct
- Local parks, galleries and cultural venues
- Access to hinterland walking tracks and scenic drives
2. Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve
- Rainforest boardwalks and wildlife viewing
- Lookouts over Glass House Mountains
- Education centre and nature exhibits
- Picnic areas and family‑friendly facilities
3. Obi Obi Boardwalk and Gardner’s Falls
- Creekside walking track through rainforest
- Gardner’s Falls swimming area
- Nature‑based recreation and photography spots
- Easy access from Maleny township
4. Montville Township (Northern Link)
- Village‑style shopping and cafés
- Art galleries, craft shops and boutique retail
- Scenic lookouts and hinterland drives
- Access to Kondalilla National Park
5. Mapleton and Mapleton Falls National Park
- Mapleton Falls lookout
- Rainforest walking tracks
- Blackall Range scenic touring routes
- Nature‑based recreation and picnic areas
6. Conondale National Park (Western Link)
- Booloumba Creek camping areas
- Waterfalls, creeks and swimming holes
- Long‑distance walking tracks
- QPWS safety and park access information
7. Kenilworth and Mary Valley (Extended Touring)
- Kenilworth village cafés and bakery
- Showgrounds, camping and river recreation
- Scenic drives through Mary Valley
- Access to Imbil, Kandanga and Amamoor
8. Glass House Mountains (Southern Link)
- Volcanic peaks and national park lookouts
- Walking tracks and climbing routes
- Scenic touring routes from Maleny
- Links to Beerwah, Beerburrum and Landsborough
Services Provided
- Local and regional maps
- Brochures for Maleny, Montville, Mapleton, Conondale and Mary Valley
- Advice on walking tracks, waterfalls, lookouts and scenic drives
- Recommendations for cafés, dining, accommodation and artisan producers
- Information on national parks, camping areas and nature‑based activities
- Event information for Maleny and the Sunshine Coast Hinterland
- Weather, park condition and safety updates
- Transport and touring guidance for hinterland routes
Summary
The Maleny Visitor Information Centre is the accredited tourism hub for the Sunshine Coast Hinterland. It supports travellers exploring Maleny, Montville, Mapleton, Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve, Gardner’s Falls, Conondale National Park, Kenilworth, the Mary Valley and the Glass House Mountains. With strong links to rainforest walks, waterfalls, scenic drives, artisan villages, dining, accommodation and nature‑based recreation, it is the essential starting point for discovering the Blackall Range and the wider hinterland region.