Maleny, Queensland

After our dip in the sea, we headed out to Maleny for a spot of bush walking and an overnight stay. Maleny is another one of those places that reminds me of my childhood in Melbourne. The first time we went to Lakes Entrance was the summer holidays of 1986 and we stayed at a cottage that was very similar to the one we stayed at in Maleny.

There are plenty of walking trails; clean, crisp air; an open fireplace... What more could a person ask for? For those who don't fancy camping, you can still enjoy a great night's rest in the peace and quiet of the great outdoors without compromising on comfort (this was something very important for my camping-aversed hubby).

After our afternoon hike, we prepared some tucker and sat down to a game of scrabble. MR took the winner's seat and rather graciously chanted, "I'm a winner, you're a loser," for the rest of the night. The next morning, HL made some blueberry pancakes for breakfast before we headed back for Brisbane.

It was so peaceful out there I wished we had stayed longer. Anyway, here are some of the photos we took of one of the trails we hiked and the cabin we stayed at: