Farm Stay Sunshine Coast · Peachester, near Maleny
Mango Hill Farm is at Peachester in the Sunshine Coast hinterland, roughly 90 minutes from the Brisbane CBD and an hour from the airport. Four self-contained stays, a two-night minimum, and the alpacas, mini cows, goats and pigs waiting at the gate.
From A$295 a night 2-night minimum · four stays near Brisbane
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Most of our guests drive up from Brisbane, and the trip is part of the appeal. It is far enough to feel like a holiday (the Glass House Mountains rise up beside the highway on the way) and close enough that a two-night weekend works without a day lost to travel. You can leave the city after work on Friday, turn off the Bruce Highway at Beerwah, and be at the farm gate in time to meet the animals before dinner.
The farm itself is a working hobby farm on a hillside at Peachester, 20 minutes from Maleny. Everything is yours to use: the paddocks and their rescued and hand-raised animals, the orchard of mangoes and citrus, the organic kitchen garden, the creek. Each stay is fully self-contained, so you cook your own meals, light your own fire and see nobody else unless you want to. Kids run free; adults sit on the veranda.
It is also a good base for the things Brisbane people drive up for anyway: Australia Zoo is 15 minutes away, the Glass House Mountains lookouts about the same, Maleny and Montville 20 to 30 minutes, and the beaches at Caloundra about 35 minutes.
Sealed roads the whole way; a normal car is fine. Times are approximate and depend on traffic.
All four are on the same farm and share the animals. Prices are per night for the whole place, not per person. Two-night minimum.
Best for: Couples, and couples with one or two small children
From A$295 a night · Sleeps 2 to 4 · 2-night minimum
Best for: Families and couples who want the classic farm cottage
From A$495 a night · Sleeps 5 · 2-night minimum
Best for: Groups of up to 8 who want the luxury option
From A$1,100 a night · Sleeps 8 · 2-night minimum
Best for: Extended families, groups and wedding parties of up to 10
From A$797 a night · Sleeps 10 · 2-night minimum
All of these are on or near the way up from Brisbane, or an easy drive from the farm.
Steve Irwin's zoo is the closest big attraction, about 15 minutes from the farm. Go early, come back to the farm for the afternoon and feed our animals for free.
The Glass House Mountains lookout and the Wild Horse Mountain lookout give the best views of the peaks; short walks suit kids. You can see the mountains from the farm too.
Markets, dairies, cafes, a bookshop and Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve's rainforest walk with views back over the Glass House Mountains.
The village strip at Montville, then the waterfall walk at Kondalilla for a half-day out.
Kings Beach and Bulcock Beach for a swim; back to the farm for a fire by evening.
Alpacas, mini cows, goats, pigs, sheep, horses, chickens and ducks, plus Wilson the cockatoo. Bring carrots. Pick herbs and vegetables from the kitchen garden in season.
“The kids (age 4 and 6) absolutely loved feeding the animals and talking to Wilson the cockatoo. The cottage was very clean and felt so warm, especially with the fireplace going every night. 5/5 experience for us and we’ll remember it forever.”
“Had such a great time staying at the tiny house! Peaceful views, campfire and friendly animals! Only a short drive to Maleny and other surrounding areas, would highly recommend if you are looking for some R&R!”
“Beautiful, welcoming farm stay. Lovely hosts. Perfect for families. Very comfortable accommodation and immaculate grounds. Highly recommend. 5/5 stars!”
About 90 minutes from the Brisbane CBD and around an hour from Brisbane Airport by car, via the Bruce Highway and Steve Irwin Way. We are at Peachester, 20 minutes inland from Beerwah.
Every stay has a two-night minimum. Most Brisbane guests come Friday to Sunday, or midweek when there are often last-minute specials.
Yes. Feeding the rescued and hand-raised animals is the favourite thing for most children, and Dovecote Cottage sleeps a family of up to 5. Bigger groups take Bahche House (8) or Peachester Villa (10).
No. The roads are sealed all the way to the farm and a normal car is fine.
Easily. The zoo at Beerwah is about 15 minutes away. Many guests do the zoo in the morning and the farm animals in the afternoon.
Beerwah (15 minutes) has supermarkets, and Maleny (20 minutes) has supermarkets, bakeries and the dairies. Bring what you need for the first night; there is no shop on the farm.
From A$295 a night for the Tiny House, A$495 for Dovecote Cottage, A$797 for Peachester Villa and A$1,100 for Bahche House, each for the whole place. A 20% deposit books it; the balance is charged four weeks before you arrive.
Peachester, in the Sunshine Coast hinterland between the Glass House Mountains and Maleny. The exact address comes with your booking confirmation.
Also close by: Montville, the Glass House Mountains lookouts, Australia Zoo (15 minutes) and the Sunshine Coast beaches.
Booking direct with the farm is 20 to 25% cheaper than booking the same stay on Airbnb, and you deal with us, not a booking site.
Farm Stay Sunshine Coast
Peachester QLD 4519, Australia
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