The easiest way into Maleny is by road via the town of Landsborough, from either south or north.
By plane
The nearest and most convenient airport about a 35 min drive from Maleny is the Sunshine Coast Airport IATA: MCY, it is sometimes called Maroochydore Airport. (http://www.maroochy.qld.g...) at Marcoola, near Maroochydore. â +61 7 5453 1500.
Airlink Transfers
(http:///www.airlinktransf...) provides a door to door transfer service from the Sunshine Coast Airport to Maleny.The next closest airport is Brisbane International Airport IATA: BNE, ICAO: YBBN (http://www.bne.com.au). â +61 7 3406 3000. To drive from Brisbane International airport to the centre of Maleny takes around 1.5 hr.
By train
The nearest train station is at Landsborough (http://www.qr.com.au/). Queensland Rail QR â 13 16 17. One can also stop at Nambour.
By car
From Brisbane go over the Gateway Bridge and through the toll leading north onto the Bruce Highway. Follow the signs to the Sunshine Coast. After 10 km take the Glass House Mountains exit on the left look for the big brown sign mentioning Beerburrum, Maleny and Landsborough. Then watch for the signs for Maleny as you transit Landsborough and begin the climb up a steep road into the Blackall Ranges towards Maleny, Montville and Mapleton. Be aware that the Sunshine Coast is a popular weekend getaway for Brisbanites, so expect a slightly longer drive in this direction on a Friday afternoon. You will also have to pay the toll on the Gateway Bridge as you leave south Brisbane.