Other Nearby Attractions
The Sunshine Coast Hinterland is also close to some world-renowned attractions which are within easy reach for a day-trip:
The Glass House Mountains
These mystical rock-formations are magma plugs from the centres of extinct volcanoes. The site is well-know to volcanologists world-wide and is sacred Aboriginal land.The Glass House Mountains National Park offers many unique walking tracks, lookout points and a variety of climbs for walkers and climbers of all abilities.
QLD Parks & Wildlife Glasshouse Mountains Web Page
Australian Museum Glasshouse Mountains Page
Glasshouse Mountains on Wikipedia
Eumundi Markets
The world-famous Eumundi Markets are held every Wednesday and Saturday throughout the year. With 600 plus stalls encompassing the whole township there are delightful experiences every way you turn. The markets are only a short 35 minute drive from Montville or Maleny, a wonderful morning excursion after a peaceful night and breakfast on the Range.
Woodford Folk Festival
The
Woodford Folk Festival is an event of international standing.
Held over six days and six nights it presents more than 2000 performers and
400 events with concerts, dances, workshops, forums, street theatre, writers' panels,
film festival, comedy sessions, acoustic jams, social dialogue and debate,
an entire children's festival, art and craft workshops, late night cabarets and
special events including a spectacular fire event.
