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Another walk or three
What more walks? Well, I know you may not all want to walk so if not, stop reading now and use your time to read the best history book ever written instead. But, for those who do like walking here are...
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Two tourist locations and an adventure
As you may have already noted, I have been trying to avoid spruiking businesses as much as possible given people may take this as endorsement or that we are sponsored by them. We are neither endorsing...
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Tips - Dine and run, grab and go, or picnic/BBQ
Dining out in Maleny is fabulous but like all small towns there is an art to this! Plus we have specific meal breaks in the schedule to consider and there are NO fast food chains (Did I hear any...
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The ‘all-important’ hot BEVERAGES
Coffee culture is a ‘thing’ and Australia has been gripped by it for quite some years too. Whilst it is not a necessity, a good brew is nice thing to enjoy when able (or so I hear). So let’s talk the...
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Tree changers and Wildlife
You may be familiar with the term ‘sea change’ and how it used to describe the movement of retirees to the coast to live. Well, the saying has evolved over the years to encompass people of any age...
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Shopping on the ‘main street’
Sounds flash doesn’t it? Well of course there is only one street to shop on so maybe I should’ve called this blog something else instead like ‘Shopping on Maple’? Whilst there is only one street there...
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Where to spot an elusive platypus
The Australian platypus (Ornithorhynchus anatinus) is an odd-looking mammal of mixed features that was considered a hoax when first settlers sent one back to England. It has a body like an otter, a...
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I love a local quirk but some take a little explaining
Here are my thoughts on a few local parking quirks – from a ‘yet to be local’ perspective. Like most small country towns here, through traffic travels directly up the middle of town which is also the...
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The Maleny Backstory - in brief
(Maleny is pronounced Mul-ay-nee) Maleny is a young town compared to most. Founded in 1878 this means it was established only 90 years after the First Fleet arrived in Sydney Cove to establish the...
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Maleny – A well serviced town
Whilst small towns are often considered ‘backwaters’ and conjure up thoughts of few amenities and images of dated décor, Maleny is far from this. Instead, Maleny is a well serviced town with many of...
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Last minute preps
I have been thoroughly briefed to share with you the important stuff so here it is: - PLEASE (pretty please) make sure you have a paper copy of your confirmation of attendance (or a screen shot of it...
View ArticleThe art of dressing like a local for the climate!
The art of dressing like a local for the climate! (aka What should I pack?) At around 410m above sea level on the southern end of the Blackall Range, Maleny enjoys a more comfortable subtropical...
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Food establishments
Again, a disclaimer, we are not sponsored by nor endorse any food outlets however I have listed some alphabetically below for your ease and discernment. All times and information provided was correct...
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Spiritual Significance
Maleny has spiritual significance. From the moment my father- and mother-in-law, Neville and Jo Johnson came to this area on holiday they knew Maleny had spiritual significance. The Lord drew them back...
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Getting to Maleny
How to get to Maleny Let’s go over some transport logistics as good planning is essential to avoid long or unplanned layovers. Please consider the below general information, and every effort has been...
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Where to stay
We acknowledge the accommodation options in the Maleny area requires just a little more thought than if heading to a holiday resort location or city. So, with this in mind I thought it may be helpful...
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