Guidebook for Diamond Valley

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Guidebook for Diamond Valley

Sightseeing

Beautiful Scenic location with ideal netted swimming area, BBQs and well maintained trails through pristine forest. Dog friendly. Take access off Mooloolah Connection Rd, next to BMX track.
29 locals recommend
Ewen Maddock Dam
29 locals recommend
Beautiful Scenic location with ideal netted swimming area, BBQs and well maintained trails through pristine forest. Dog friendly. Take access off Mooloolah Connection Rd, next to BMX track.
Amazing trails through the rainforest with an abundance of native wildlife. Great playground for the kids and cafe with stellar views of the Glasshouse Mountains.
239 locals recommend
Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve
148 Mountain View Rd
239 locals recommend
Amazing trails through the rainforest with an abundance of native wildlife. Great playground for the kids and cafe with stellar views of the Glasshouse Mountains.
Perfect spot for a dip in the warmer months. Rock jumps and a rope swing for the brave. Rainforest trails if you're feeling adventerous too. Can get busy on the weekends but quiet during the week.
108 locals recommend
Gardners Falls
Obi Lane South
108 locals recommend
Perfect spot for a dip in the warmer months. Rock jumps and a rope swing for the brave. Rainforest trails if you're feeling adventerous too. Can get busy on the weekends but quiet during the week.
Ideal spot for a picnic. Just down from the lake is Obi Obi creek, a well kept jewel of the hinterland. Beautiful quiet smimming spot and access point to Great Walks of Queensland Trails.
22 locals recommend
Lake Baroon
Narrows Road
22 locals recommend
Ideal spot for a picnic. Just down from the lake is Obi Obi creek, a well kept jewel of the hinterland. Beautiful quiet smimming spot and access point to Great Walks of Queensland Trails.
Another pristine swimming spot with picturesque waterfall. 15 min plus trek in. Not recommended to leave valuables in vehicle.
7 locals recommend
Kondalilla Falls Road
Kondalilla Falls Road
7 locals recommend
Another pristine swimming spot with picturesque waterfall. 15 min plus trek in. Not recommended to leave valuables in vehicle.
Just down from the sawmill you'll find this picturesque little swimming spot. Very quiet during the week. A nice 20min walk from the guesthouse. Be cautious of fresh water stone fish.
Shady Lane
Shady Lane
Just down from the sawmill you'll find this picturesque little swimming spot. Very quiet during the week. A nice 20min walk from the guesthouse. Be cautious of fresh water stone fish.
Take in the natural beauty of these iconic landforms and get the blood pumping with hiking, rock climbing or abseiling amongst the mesmerising backdrop of the Glasshouse Mountains.
166 locals recommend
Glass House Mountains
166 locals recommend
Take in the natural beauty of these iconic landforms and get the blood pumping with hiking, rock climbing or abseiling amongst the mesmerising backdrop of the Glasshouse Mountains.
One of the few remaining coastal rainforest areas in this region. Also known as Jowarra, this is an important home for wildlife and great for a leisurely stroll. Enter from rest stop.
Rustic Cabin
2859 Steve Irwin Way
One of the few remaining coastal rainforest areas in this region. Also known as Jowarra, this is an important home for wildlife and great for a leisurely stroll. Enter from rest stop.
Scenic Lookout.
Howells Knob Lookout
216 Reesville Rd
Scenic Lookout.

Entertainment & Activities

World Class BMX circuit.
Suncoast Hinterland BMX Club
World Class BMX circuit.
Mooloolah Valley Skate Park
237 Mooloolah Connection Road
Morning & Afternoon treks from $65, Day treks from $175, Pony rides $50
8 locals recommend
Mooloolah Valley Riding Centre
103 King Rd
8 locals recommend
Morning & Afternoon treks from $65, Day treks from $175, Pony rides $50
Visit Australia Zoo to see over 1,200 animals including those found in our African Savannah, South-East Asia exhibit and Bindi's Island. www.australiazoo.com.au
867 locals recommend
Australia Zoo
867 locals recommend
Visit Australia Zoo to see over 1,200 animals including those found in our African Savannah, South-East Asia exhibit and Bindi's Island. www.australiazoo.com.au
Mini Theme park with rides for children and adults.
266 locals recommend
Aussie World
73 Downunder Drive
266 locals recommend
Mini Theme park with rides for children and adults.
70 locals recommend
Big Kart Track
2310 Steve Irwin Way
70 locals recommend
Maleny Botanic Gardens and Bird World. 9am – 4.30pm 7 days, except Christmas Day.
184 locals recommend
Maleny Botanic Gardens & Bird World
233 Maleny Stanley River Rd
184 locals recommend
Maleny Botanic Gardens and Bird World. 9am – 4.30pm 7 days, except Christmas Day.

Everything Else

Beautiful Buddhist community nestled in the rainforest. Delicious vegetarian lunches and Chai available from the cafe. Bookings essential. (07) 5453 2108 www.chenrezig.com.au
22 locals recommend
Chenrezig Institute
33 Johnsons Rd
22 locals recommend
Beautiful Buddhist community nestled in the rainforest. Delicious vegetarian lunches and Chai available from the cafe. Bookings essential. (07) 5453 2108 www.chenrezig.com.au
A quick route up the range from Mooloolah. Primarily a gravel road but well maintained. Scenic country views.
Brandenburg Road
Brandenburg Road
A quick route up the range from Mooloolah. Primarily a gravel road but well maintained. Scenic country views.
Hinterland tourist hub with lots of awesome arts and crafts stores to browse and too many great cafes and restaurants to mention.
6 locals recommend
Maple Street
Maple Street
6 locals recommend
Hinterland tourist hub with lots of awesome arts and crafts stores to browse and too many great cafes and restaurants to mention.
A whimsical tourist hub with a large number of arts and crafts galleries, gift and specialty shops, tea rooms, restaurants and cafes. Highly recommended.
401 locals recommend
Montville
401 locals recommend
A whimsical tourist hub with a large number of arts and crafts galleries, gift and specialty shops, tea rooms, restaurants and cafes. Highly recommended.
Train Station.
Mooloolah station
Train Station.
Wide variety of bars, cafes and restaurants. Check out Nights on Ocean market for an evening of arts & crafts stalls and cultural attractions. 2nd Friday of each month.
230 locals recommend
Ocean Street
Ocean Street
230 locals recommend
Wide variety of bars, cafes and restaurants. Check out Nights on Ocean market for an evening of arts & crafts stalls and cultural attractions. 2nd Friday of each month.
Enjoy picturesque views of the ocean from a variety of restaurants and cafes.
82 locals recommend
Moffat Beach
82 locals recommend
Enjoy picturesque views of the ocean from a variety of restaurants and cafes.

Food Scene

Award winning Seafood Restaurant with amazing views. Take Brandenburg Rd up the range from Mooloolah. www.terraceofmaleny.com.au/
30 locals recommend
The Terrace of Maleny
3 Mountain View Rd
30 locals recommend
Award winning Seafood Restaurant with amazing views. Take Brandenburg Rd up the range from Mooloolah. www.terraceofmaleny.com.au/
Another award winning restaurant just up the range. Experience the tastes of Africa. www.keyrestaurantmaleny.com.au/
Key Restaurant Maleny
10 Mountain View Rd
Another award winning restaurant just up the range. Experience the tastes of Africa. www.keyrestaurantmaleny.com.au/
Amazing Thai food with breathtaking views.
35 locals recommend
Sukhothai
2 Panorama Pl
35 locals recommend
Amazing Thai food with breathtaking views.
Tastes of Germany.
24 locals recommend
King Ludwigs German Restaurant and Bavarian Beer Bar
401 Mountain View Rd
24 locals recommend
Tastes of Germany.
Excellent coffee and healthy food. Also check out the Lift gallery for some enlightening arts.
Dragonfly Coffee
926 Maleny - Montville Rd
Excellent coffee and healthy food. Also check out the Lift gallery for some enlightening arts.
Premium Quality Diary products, sorbets, coffee and light meals.
30 locals recommend
Maleny Food Co.
29 Maple St
30 locals recommend
Premium Quality Diary products, sorbets, coffee and light meals.
One of the best bakeries in the hinterland.
7 locals recommend
Buck's Bakery Sunshine Coast Hinterland Landsborough Yes we are open phone ahead for Coffee and Bread pick up
26 Cribb St
7 locals recommend
One of the best bakeries in the hinterland.
Good coffee and healthy meals. Also a wide range of health conscious groceries.
41 locals recommend
B Fresh.
239 Nicklin Way
41 locals recommend
Good coffee and healthy meals. Also a wide range of health conscious groceries.
Reserve Restaurant Maleny
840 Landsborough Maleny Road
Authentic Indian Cuisine.
7 locals recommend
Bombay Bliss Beerwah
50 Simpson St
7 locals recommend
Authentic Indian Cuisine.
10 locals recommend
Delhi Delicious Indian Restaurant
2 Karanne Dr
10 locals recommend
8 locals recommend
Mountain View Café
148 Mountain View Rd
8 locals recommend

Shopping

Premium Quality Dairy Products.
55 locals recommend
Maleny Cheese
1 Clifford St
55 locals recommend
Premium Quality Dairy Products.
Widest range of wines and craft beers on the Sunshine Coast.
10 locals recommend
Purple Palate Maleny
12 Bicentenary Ln
10 locals recommend
Widest range of wines and craft beers on the Sunshine Coast.
Fudge anyone?
Cafe De Fudge
787 Landsborough Maleny Rd
Fudge anyone?

Drinks & Nightlife

Iconic Australian Pub
Ettamogah Pub
Iconic Australian Pub
33 locals recommend
Flame Hill Vineyard
249 Western Ave
33 locals recommend
Exotic Marigold Licensed Indian Restaurant
466 Maleny Kenilworth Rd

Essentials

For all your grocery needs.
12 locals recommend
IGA Mooloolah
10 Jones St
12 locals recommend
For all your grocery needs.
For all your Organic shopping needs. Also try the cafe for great organic coffee.
47 locals recommend
Kunara Organic Marketplace
330 Mons Rd
47 locals recommend
For all your Organic shopping needs. Also try the cafe for great organic coffee.