10 memorable things to do in Montville

Venture your way through the Sunshine Coast Hinterland, where a cluster of vibrant towns beckon. Among these villages, rich in artistic pursuits and edible delights, is Montville - a charming fixture perched on the Blackall Range.

Picture a place filled with art galleries, boutiques, and coffee shops galore, and within easy reach of Kondalilla National Park. It’s no surprise Montville has become a popular one for weddings and food-filled getaways. Need some convincing? Here are 10 things to do in Montville.

1. Take a hike

Embrace the fresh air with a multi-day hike along the Sunshine Coast Hinterland Great Walk, which has direct access from Montville. Completing the entire track takes around 4 days, as it stretches a mighty 58 kilometres. Along the way, hikers are treated to panoramic views of the coast and hinterland, not to mention connecting a string of protected national parks and subsequent ecosystems. Shorter sections of the walk can be completed as day hikes instead. 

2. Indulge in the finer things

Among the most popular things to do in Montville includes a stay at Spicers Clovelly Estate, considered one of the best luxury accommodation options in the hinterland. Spend your weekend relaxing within the French-style luxury abode, exploring its manicured grounds, relaxing with a spa treatment, and feasting at its resident fine diner The Long Apron.

3. Dine with a view

Soak up sweeping valley views over breakfast or lunch at The Edge. The restaurant's deck is perched over the escarpment, making it feel as though you're dining at a lookout. Local produce is the star of the show here, whether it's time for a smashed avo, a chicken burger, or cake with coffee.

4. Embrace Montville's cafe culture

One of the best things to do in Montville is to wander the main drag, a stroll that could easily turn into an afternoon of cafe-hopping. A few local favourites include classic Euro-bistro Poets, Mountain Bean Cafe, or Little May Espresso, which can cater to your cravings for an inventive breakfast, lunch, or a caffeine-fix with a treat on the side.

5. Grab a cuppa

Prefer a cup of tea? Savour a specialty cuppa with a visit to Elements Tea House (reopening April 2023), one of the more memorable things to do in Montville. Just a few minutes from the village centre you’ll find this drinks-focused emporium, where you can sample one of the 50 specialty teas and coffee available to enjoy, in one of Montville’s most charming settings.

6. Discover Kondalilla Falls

Find adventure in neighbouring Kondalilla National Park, a serene spot which became protected back in 1945. The mountainous retreat promises to entertain you with its gathering of eucalypt forest, bountiful population of wildlife, and the popular Kondalilla Falls, where Skene Creek drops 90m into a rainforest valley.

7. Explore Montville's creative side

Wandering the cluster of galleries that call this district home is one of the best things to do in Montville. Among the most popular is Montville Art Gallery, where a gathering of 40 of the regions’ best artists are showcased in an original 1890’s Queenslander sitting pretty on the main street in town.

8. Spend the night in a treehouse

Immerse yourself in the great outdoors with a venture to Narrows Escape Rainforest Retreat. Sitting on the doorstep of the Great Walk, under the canopy of the rainforest, is this picturesque cluster of exclusive villas. This is the kind of place that demands you unwind - think crackling log fire, spa bath, and transfers to deliver you to and from the best restaurants on the Sunshine Coast.

9. Or a treehouse by a lake

Take a secluded getaway with a night spent at Secrets on the Lake. Nestled on the edge of Lake Baroon (otherwise known as Baroon Pocket Dam) is this collection of treehouse cabins catering to groups of all shapes and sizes. Spend your days swimming the dam and enjoying barbecues on the foreshore, and nights curled up in one of the luxury abodes on offer.

10. Take long lunch at a winery

Sip your way through local flavours with a visit to Flame Hill Vineyard. Sitting on the highest point in Montville, on the Blackall Range, is this wine maker which continues to produce 100% estate-grown wines, hand-harvested and sourced from plantings up to 80 years old. Don’t want to leave? You don’t have to - there’s an award-winning restaurant on site, alongside luxury cottage accommodation.

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