Maleny Showgrounds Camping – Your Base in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland

Nestled in the lush, rolling hills of the Sunshine Coast Hinterland, the Maleny Showgrounds offers a fantastic and highly sought-after camping experience for travellers. This beautiful, community-run facility provides a spacious, scenic, and convenient base for exploring the vibrant artisan town of Maleny and the breathtaking natural beauty of the surrounding region, including the iconic Glass House Mountains. The showgrounds are renowned for their park-like setting, with vast, grassy areas offering both shady and sunny spots for caravans, motorhomes, and campers of all sizes. It’s a place where you can unwind in a cool, high-altitude climate, enjoy the friendly community atmosphere, and immerse yourself in one of Australia’s most popular lifestyle destinations.

The amenities at the Maleny Showgrounds are excellent for a low-cost campground, providing everything needed for a comfortable and enjoyable stay. For a reasonable nightly fee, visitors can access powered and unpowered sites, multiple clean amenities blocks with toilets and hot showers, laundry facilities, and a dump point. The showgrounds’ location is superb. It’s a pleasant walk or a very short drive into the bustling main street of Maleny, famous for its boutique shops, art galleries, organic cafes, and the renowned Maleny Food Co. fromagerie. The campground serves as the perfect launchpad for exploring the region’s famous attractions, including the stunning Maleny Botanic Gardens & Bird World, the breathtaking views from Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve, and the beautiful waterfalls and swimming holes at Gardners Falls. For an affordable, well-equipped, and perfectly positioned base to explore the magic of the Sunshine Coast Hinterland, the Maleny Showgrounds is an unbeatable choice.

Site Information

• Name: Maleny Showground
• Address: 13 Maleny Stanley River Rd, Maleny QLD 4552, Australia
• Phone Number: (07) 5494 2008

• GPS Coordinates: -26.762989, 152.846110

• Website:

Campground Details

• Location: At the Maleny Showgrounds, on the edge of the popular hinterland town of Maleny.
• Site Suitable For: All vehicle types, from tents to the largest motorhomes.
• Road Access: Sealed road access.
• Site Surface: Mostly grass. Can become soft after heavy rain.
• Camping Permitted: Yes, low-cost camping with fees payable to the on-site caretaker. Bookings are often required, especially during peak times.
• Maximum Overnight Stays: Check with management for current limits.
• Facilities: Powered and unpowered sites, toilets, hot showers, dump point, laundry facilities.
• Potable Water: Yes, available on site.
• Mobile Phone Coverage: Excellent for all major carriers.
• TV Reception: Excellent.
• Onsite Public Toilets: Yes.
• Rubbish Bins: Yes.
• Open Fires: Strictly prohibited.
• Generator Use: Permitted with consideration for others, though powered sites are plentiful.
• Number of Sites Available: Very large area, but it is extremely popular and can book out.
• Essentials to Bring: Cash for fees, walking shoes, a good cheese knife.
• Pet Friendly: Yes, pets are welcome but must be on a leash and approved by management.
• Fishing: Limited freshwater fishing in the Stanley River.
• Short Walks: Pleasant walks from the showgrounds into town and along the Maleny Trail.

Local Amenities & Attractions

• Local Pubs:
  • Finbars of Maleny (formerly Maleny Hotel): Approx. 2 km
  • Brouhaha Brewery Maleny: Approx. 3 km
  • The Barrel at Clouds Vineyard, Bald Knob: Approx. 10 km
• Places to Eat:
  • Maleny Food Co. (cafe & fromagerie): Approx. 2 km
  • Sarah’s Unplugged: Approx. 2 km
  • Extensive range of high-quality cafes, bakeries, and restaurants in Maleny’s main street.
• Local Attractions:
  • Maleny Botanic Gardens & Bird World: Approx. 6 km
  • Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve: Approx. 8 km
  • Gardners Falls: Approx. 8 km
• Nearest Caravan Parks:
  • Maleny Ocean View Caravan Park: Approx. 10 km
  • Mapleton Cabins & Caravan Park, Mapleton: Approx. 20 km
• Next Free Camps:
  • Little Yabba Creek Park, Kenilworth (basic): Approx. 30 km
• Nearest Dump Points:
  • Located on-site at the showgrounds.
• Nearest Petrol Station:
  • Multiple options in Maleny township: Approx. 2-3 km
• Drinking Water Resupply:
  • Available on-site.
• Public Toilets (offsite):
  • Located in the main street park (Tesch Park) in Maleny.

Seasonal Weather Forecast

• Summer (Dec-Feb): Warm to hot and humid, with a high chance of rainfall and thunderstorms, often in the afternoon. Temperatures average 20°C to 28°C.
• Autumn (Mar-May): Generally the best time to visit, with warm, sunny days, lower humidity, and mild nights. Temperatures average 15°C to 26°C.
• Winter (Jun-Aug): Dry and mild sunny days with cool to cold nights. Can be misty in the mornings. Average temperatures range from 8°C to 21°C.
• Spring (Sep-Nov): Warm and pleasant, with increasing chances of rain. The landscape is lush and green. Temperatures average 14°C to 26°C.