Farm Stays in Sunshine Coast Hinterland, QLD
Behind the Sunshine Coast's beaches, the Blackall Range rises 400 metres to a green ribbon of dairy country, rainforest remnants and hilltop villages — Maleny, Montville, Mapleton, Flaxton — with the Glass House Mountains standing like sentinels on the plain below. The escarpment towns are about 90 minutes north of Brisbane and 30 from the coast, but the altitude changes everything: cooler air, rolling pasture, morning mist in the valleys, and lookouts where the whole coastline unrolls to the horizon.
This was one of Queensland's founding dairy districts, and it still shows — Maleny's dairies make some of the state's best cheese and yoghurt, and farm stays in the Sunshine Coast hinterland often revolve around a working herd, with milking, calf feeding and paddock rounds part of the guest routine. Between farm jobs, the region delivers: rainforest walks at Kondalilla and Mary Cairncross, the Maleny Botanic Gardens' aviaries, and the galleries and cafes strung along the Montville ridge.
The hinterland works year-round. Winter days are sunny and mild with genuinely cold nights (fires are standard equipment up here); summer is warmer but noticeably softer than the coast below, with storms tracking across the Glass House Mountains in the afternoons. It also pairs neatly with a beach holiday — Noosa, Mooloolaba and Caloundra are all within 40 minutes of the range.
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🐴 BYO HORSE FARM STAY – CEDARTON, QLD 🌿
Looking for somewhere you can escape for the weekend and bring your horses with you? We’re opening our 20-acre property at Cedarton to guests looking for a relaxed, horse-friendly country getaway. 🐎 Secure horse paddock 🏇 Arena available for guest use 🐴 Round yard available 💧 Water for horses 🚛 Plenty of room for horse floats and caravans 🔥 Relaxed country setting 🏕️ Self-contained camping 🌿 Approximately 1 hour from Brisbane and easy access to the Sunshine Coast Hinterland 🏇 Short float trip to trail ride the Daguilar National Park or Bellthorpe range Bring your caravan, camper, horse float or tent and stay alongside your horses.
Your bed & your horses mtr apart. No roughing it.
We are close to some great trail rides & when your done come back relax & chill by the fire or in your comfy bed, after a hot shower. You can meet the resident goats. It’s not far if you want to grab the famous Kenilworth donuts or a pub meal, swim in the river or lival creeks. So much to do.
Stay in a Train near Noosa & Eumundi with Highland Cows
Welcome to Bexland — a boutique horse-friendly farm stay nestled in the beautiful Noosa Hinterland, conveniently located just 7 minutes off the highway and perfectly positioned between Noosa and Eumundi. Designed for travellers journeying with horses, weekend getaways with friends, clinics, competitions or simply time away with your horses, Bexland offers a relaxed and welcoming rural base close to the Sunshine Coast while still feeling peaceful and private. Guests can enjoy safe horse accommodation, access to our indoor arena (extra cost) and plenty of space to unwind after travelling. Whether you’re stopping overnight on your travels or planning a girls’ horse weekend away, Bexland is designed to make both horses and riders feel comfortable and at home. Accomodation is comprised of 3 Bedrooms - 1 x Queen Bed - 1 x Double Bed - 1 x King Single Bed Our property is home to horses, Highland cows and a small collection of much-loved farm animals, creating a calm and authentic farm atmosphere while still being close to beaches, restaurants and local attractions. Just around the corner is The Doonan - a much loved destination for visitors and locals to dine in their extraordinary garden setting. Bexland operates by advance booking only to ensure a quiet, personalised and well-managed experience for all guests and animals. you can also book a Highland Cow Experience during your stay. We look forward to welcoming you and your horses to Bexland. Bookings essential.