Lisa’s guidebook

Lisa
Lisa’s guidebook

Near Soulwoods

While there are many and varied destinations to visit within a 30 minutes from Soulwoods, we encourage guests to make some time to 'just be' in our uniquely serene location. If you must venture out and about here are some of our favourite local places.
A scenic 15 minute drive up into the hills behind the small village of Eudlo lies Chenrezig Buddhist Institute. Established in 1974, the Institute was among the first Tibetan Buddhist centres in the Western World and remains one of the largest. The centre is home to a tibetan teacher, a large number of nuns and monks and a thriving community of students, volunteers and guests. Various courses and classes are ran at the centre. Daily morning (7:30am) and evening (6:00pm) Dharma practice (Gompa) are open to the public and often talks, classes and guided meditiation (by donation) feature. Peaceful grounds to wander through, prayer wheels to be spun and stupas to be pondered. Shop and Cafe Open: Thurs - Sun, Entry Free Big Love Cafe at Chenrezig (Thurs - Sun 7am - 6:30pm) serves good value home style vegeatarian food in a relaxed and mindful manner with gluten and dairy free options. Lunch or supper bookings required by 10am on the day. Lunch 12:00-1:00pm Supper 5:30-6:30pm http://chenrezig.com.au/ (07) 5453 2108
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Chenrezig Institute
33 Johnsons Rd
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A scenic 15 minute drive up into the hills behind the small village of Eudlo lies Chenrezig Buddhist Institute. Established in 1974, the Institute was among the first Tibetan Buddhist centres in the Western World and remains one of the largest. The centre is home to a tibetan teacher, a large number of nuns and monks and a thriving community of students, volunteers and guests. Various courses and classes are ran at the centre. Daily morning (7:30am) and evening (6:00pm) Dharma practice (Gompa) are open to the public and often talks, classes and guided meditiation (by donation) feature. Peaceful grounds to wander through, prayer wheels to be spun and stupas to be pondered. Shop and Cafe Open: Thurs - Sun, Entry Free Big Love Cafe at Chenrezig (Thurs - Sun 7am - 6:30pm) serves good value home style vegeatarian food in a relaxed and mindful manner with gluten and dairy free options. Lunch or supper bookings required by 10am on the day. Lunch 12:00-1:00pm Supper 5:30-6:30pm http://chenrezig.com.au/ (07) 5453 2108
Just outside Montville a scenic 1-2 hour walk through forest taking in falls and swimming holes with waterfalls. Walk anti-clockwise to avoid steep stairs ascent. Busy over weekends in summer, best in early morning. Great picnic area.
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Kondalilla Falls Picnic Area
Kondalilla Falls Road
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Just outside Montville a scenic 1-2 hour walk through forest taking in falls and swimming holes with waterfalls. Walk anti-clockwise to avoid steep stairs ascent. Busy over weekends in summer, best in early morning. Great picnic area.
Tour the working farm to see the process of milk from the cow to the bottle and everything in between including hand milking demonstration, feeding calves and taste testing. Farm Tours (1.5hrs) 10.00am, 11.30am, 1.00pm & 2.30pm Monday to Saturday $11pp (under 2 free) Tractor Rides (0.5 hr) 11:30am & 1:00pm Monday to Saturday $10pp (under 2 free)
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Maleny Meieriprodukter
70 McCarthy Rd
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Tour the working farm to see the process of milk from the cow to the bottle and everything in between including hand milking demonstration, feeding calves and taste testing. Farm Tours (1.5hrs) 10.00am, 11.30am, 1.00pm & 2.30pm Monday to Saturday $11pp (under 2 free) Tractor Rides (0.5 hr) 11:30am & 1:00pm Monday to Saturday $10pp (under 2 free)
Half an hour drive up the range near the vibrant village of Maleny lies Mary Cairncross Reserve. The area contains remant sub-tropical rainforest with an hour bush walk circuit, a well set up interactive environmental discovery centre (great for kids), glass house mountain and ocean views and cafe. Paddimelon (small wallaby) and birdwing butterfly sightings frequent 7am to 6pm everyday, gold coin donation to discovery centre
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Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve Rainforest Discovery Centre
148 Mountain View Rd
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Half an hour drive up the range near the vibrant village of Maleny lies Mary Cairncross Reserve. The area contains remant sub-tropical rainforest with an hour bush walk circuit, a well set up interactive environmental discovery centre (great for kids), glass house mountain and ocean views and cafe. Paddimelon (small wallaby) and birdwing butterfly sightings frequent 7am to 6pm everyday, gold coin donation to discovery centre
Inflatable water fun park. $20pp (1hr) 10am-5pm summer 10am-3pm winter
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Bli Bli Watersports Complex
367 David Low Way
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Inflatable water fun park. $20pp (1hr) 10am-5pm summer 10am-3pm winter
World famous Irwin family run zoo 9am-5pm Daily $59 pp $35 kids
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Australia Zoo
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World famous Irwin family run zoo 9am-5pm Daily $59 pp $35 kids
All weather aquarium displaying over 10,000 Australia marina creatures including jelly fish, rare weedy sea dragons, seals and over 20 species of sharks ands rays. Daily 9:00am - 3:00pm (until 5:00pm in QLD school holidays) from $39 adult $27 Kids (online tickets) https://www.underwaterworld.com.au/
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Underwater World
125 Parkyn Parade
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All weather aquarium displaying over 10,000 Australia marina creatures including jelly fish, rare weedy sea dragons, seals and over 20 species of sharks ands rays. Daily 9:00am - 3:00pm (until 5:00pm in QLD school holidays) from $39 adult $27 Kids (online tickets) https://www.underwaterworld.com.au/
Kimnat Cafe in Woombye serves up wholesome gluten free, vegetarian or vegan brekky and lunch and awesome specialty menu including a delicious choc peanut butter Latte.
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Kimnat Little Market and Cafe
14 Blackall St
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Kimnat Cafe in Woombye serves up wholesome gluten free, vegetarian or vegan brekky and lunch and awesome specialty menu including a delicious choc peanut butter Latte.
A steep ascent up the range to the happening little town of montville brings you to a vaste array of eateries and small shops and views down to the ocean.
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Montville
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A steep ascent up the range to the happening little town of montville brings you to a vaste array of eateries and small shops and views down to the ocean.
Little May Espresso serves up great coffee and nice casual food and croissants direct from France!
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Little May Espresso
174 Main St
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Little May Espresso serves up great coffee and nice casual food and croissants direct from France!
local cafe showcasing home grown produce. Cafe has lovely garden and playground for kids
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Homegrown Cafe
6 Little Main St
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local cafe showcasing home grown produce. Cafe has lovely garden and playground for kids
Local small supermarket
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Spar Palmwoods
7 Main St
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Local small supermarket
Closest Large Supermarket
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Woolworths Buderim
67 Burnett St
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Closest Large Supermarket
Best Pizza on the Sunshine Coast. Small and casual vibe. Eat in / bring home. BYO and next door to bottle shop.
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PIZZA PIZZA PALMWOODS
18 Margaret St
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Best Pizza on the Sunshine Coast. Small and casual vibe. Eat in / bring home. BYO and next door to bottle shop.
Catch some live MUSIC Sunday afternoons
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GURU Life
522 Petrie Creek Rd
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Catch some live MUSIC Sunday afternoons
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TreeTop Challenge Big Pineapple
76 Nambour Connection Rd
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Gardners Falls
Obi Lane South
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Maleny Botanic Gardens & Bird World
233 Maleny Stanley River Rd
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Food scene

cheese and pre order picnic basket
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Maleny Food Co.
29 Maple St
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cheese and pre order picnic basket
A local favourite for a special occasion or special someone. Outstanding Australian food in an exceptional location. Take a forest walk to a glorious waterfall in Buderim forest park adjacent to the restaurant.
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Harry's On Buderim
11 Harrys Ln
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A local favourite for a special occasion or special someone. Outstanding Australian food in an exceptional location. Take a forest walk to a glorious waterfall in Buderim forest park adjacent to the restaurant.
Craft beer and a petting zoo, how could you go wrong?
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Terella Brewing
196 Bunya Rd
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Craft beer and a petting zoo, how could you go wrong?
One Weird Dog Brunch and Gelato Bar
7 Margaret Street
house made gelato, yum!
good pub food in a relax family friend atmosphere. Try the chedder stuff crumbed mushrooms
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Palmwoods Hotel
28-34 Main St
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good pub food in a relax family friend atmosphere. Try the chedder stuff crumbed mushrooms
Oh la la! Our family favourite restaurant offering an authentic french food and atmosphere.
Le Relais Bressan
932 Maleny - Montville Road
Oh la la! Our family favourite restaurant offering an authentic french food and atmosphere.
Great Asian food. Restaurant does not take bookings and is popular, so either arrive a little early for meals (say 5:30 for dinner or 11:30 for lunch) or be prepared to wait for a table for a while. The food is worth the wait!
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Piggyback
1 Koorawatha Lane
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Great Asian food. Restaurant does not take bookings and is popular, so either arrive a little early for meals (say 5:30 for dinner or 11:30 for lunch) or be prepared to wait for a table for a while. The food is worth the wait!
Quality local food in relaxed setting.
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Wild Rocket @ Misty's Micro Brewery
142 Main St
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Quality local food in relaxed setting.

Sightseeing

Just 10 mins drive away is the gem of a forest walk to a glorious waterfall. Start at the Quorn Close end and walk down to Harrys for lunch before returning.
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Buderim-skogen park
Quorn Close
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Just 10 mins drive away is the gem of a forest walk to a glorious waterfall. Start at the Quorn Close end and walk down to Harrys for lunch before returning.