Top 5 reasons to visit the Sunshine Coast Hinterland in Autumn
Autumn is the perfect time to visit the Sunshine Coast hinterland with comfortable temperatures, clear blue skies, and fewer crowds. This allows you to enjoy and sample the area’s natural beauty and diverse food scene in a more relaxed manner under beautiful blue skies.
Here are our top 5 reasons to give our Witta luxury couples cabins and the Blackall Range a visit this Autumn:
Waterfalls
There are many waterfalls within the Sunshine Coast Hinterland, but our favourite has to be Kondalilla Falls. Kondalilla National Park was formed by volcanoes about 28 million years ago and the 90m Kondalilla Falls is one of the Blackall Range’s most spectacular waterfalls, offering a range of walking trails varying in difficulty. The scenic views, natural pools, wildlife and lush vegetation within the rain forest are truly spectacular. Pack a picnic, bring your swimmers and make a day of it.
Hinterland Market Trail
The largest and most popular Sunshine Coast market would have to be Eumundi Market, which is a great place to visit for locally made arts, crafts, clothing and produce, but If you want to experience a more bespoke hinterland market, head to Mapleton Country Market. This is held the 4th Saturday of every month from 8am – 12pm. With over 45 stalls to browse you will be spoilt for choice. You will find seasonal organic produce, fresh artisan bread, jams and chutneys, plants, art and crafts. The market is part of the Hinterland Market Trail, a collaboration between 7 markets in the Glasshouse and Hinterland region and makes a perfect food stop when visiting Mapleton Falls National Park.
Open Studios
Held in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland May 17th – 18th and on the coast May 24th – 25th, Open Studios Sunshine Coast allows you to embark on a self-guided journey, exploring local studios, purchasing one-of-a-kind artworks, participating in hands-on workshops with artists, and gaining a deeper appreciation for the diverse artistic landscape that defines the Sunshine Coast. This year the trail showcases an exciting array of mediums, including ceramics, glass, mixed media, photography, sculpture, metalwork, jewellery, and more.
The Maleny Show
The Maleny Show is held 30th– 31st May and with something for everyone, is a true celebration of rural life. Whether you’re a fan of high-energy performances, hands-on experiences, adorable animals, or toe-tapping country music, this year’s lineup is set to be the best one yet.
Noosa Eat and Drink Festival
Not held in the Hinterland but definitely worthy of a top 5 spot on our list, the Noosa Eat and Drink Festival runs May 29th – June 1st and is a four-day culinary extravaganza featuring long lunches, an impressive line-up of restaurant events, sundowner beach events and a Festival Village, with live entertainment and pop-up dining experiences. Tickets for signature events will sell fast so get in early.
There are so many more reasons to visit Zarina Country Cabins as the weather starts to cool, from poking around the local shops to simply staying on our Witta property and doing absolutely nothing other than soaking in the endless mountain views. Our 6 luxury cabins are all self-contained with kitchen facilities, wood burning fires, soaking tubs and endless picture windows to enjoy the spectacular scenery.
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