WELCOME TO MALENY – DISCOVER THE MAGIC
Where is Maleny?
Maleny is located 95 km north of Brisbane in the hinterland behind the Sunshine Coast in Queensland, Australia. It is 436 m above sea-level on the southern edge of the Blackall Range with dramatic views across to the Sunshine Coast and to the Glass House Mountains. The town attracts sculptors, painters, craftspeople and potters who provide the local galleries with their works. These are complemented by cafes, coffee lounges and restaurants. Maleny is popular with holiday makers and daytrippers. The reasons are simple. The air is cool and fresh. The views are panoramic.
CHRISTMAS FAIR
friday 21 -saturday 22 november, 2025
A Maleny Arts and Crafts Group brings you knitting and crochet, pottery, woodwork, fine art, clothing, bags, glassware, jams, jewellery and more. Held at the Maleny Community Centre, 23 Maple Street, Maleny.
MALENY FARMFEST
saturday 22 november, 2025
A Showcase Your Business at Maleny’s Exciting New Event! A one-day celebration of innovation, resilience and opportunity in farming at Maleny Showgrounds This event is dedicated to supporting our region’s vibrant community of landholders and local producers – from small blocks to large-scale farms – this event delivers a full day designed to educate, equip, and connect.
SCULPTURE ON THE EDGE
saturday 29 november – Monday 7 December,, 2025
A Held at Flaxton Gardens, 313-323 Flaxton Drive, Flaxton, 95 talented artists from across Australia showcasing their work in both the outdoor and indoor galleries, transforming the lush garden landscape and dedicated exhibition space into a vibrant celebration of contemporary sculpture.
MALENY CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL
friday 12 december
A Held om Maple Street. Our wonderful town will come alive with music, food, late night shopping, Santa, kids activities, and the festive spirit – from Carollers in the RSL all the way through to Maple House (the Ray White Building).
WOODFORD FOLK FESTIVAL
saturday 27 december 2025 – thursday 1 january 2026,
A Showcase Your Business at Maleny’s Exciting New Event! A one-day celebration of innovation, resilience and opportunity in farming at Maleny Showgrounds This event is dedicated to supporting our region’s vibrant community of landholders and local producers – from small blocks to large-scale farms – this event delivers a full day designed to educate, equip, and connect.
SUMMER WEDDING FESTIVAL
saturday 10 january 2026 – sunday 11 january 2026,
A The wedding industry’s best suppliers, planning, venues and events. Hinterland Tourism proudly presents our ‘iDo’ Sunshine Coast Wedding Magazine, where you can discover each venue in the Maleny Wedding Festival Trail and everything our region offers for your special day. See the ‘iDo Wedding Magazine’ here..
australia day in maleny
Monday 26 january 2026
A The Australia Day ceremony, flag raising and citizenship ceremonies will be undertaken at the Showgrounds. Apex will be running its Big Breakfast and the popular ‘passport’ system – that encourages the community to have conversations with groups.