What's new in Montville this winter

Winter is the perfect time to visit Montville, with new restaurant specials, a new walking festival and the launch of an Artists in Residence guided walk all coming up in July and August.
 
July 9, 2011 - PRLog -- Warm clear days for brisk walks, log fires and comfort food on crisp cold nights. They’re just some of the reasons why winter is the perfect season to visit Montville, Queensland.
There are also new restaurant specials during July and August, new guided walks and the innaugural Artists in Residence Walk through Montville.
Winter is peak season for tourism in Montville as Queenslanders come up to the Sunshine Coast Hinterland to experience a taste of winter.
The picturesque town of Montville - and its neighbours, Maleny, Mapleton and Flaxton – are located about 90 minutes drive north of Brisbane, perched on the Blackall Ranges and enjoying spectacular scenic views.
Here are a few reasons why July and August are an ideal time to visit the region, either for a day-trip or a short getaway.
Have a second helping of Christmas as local restaurants celebrate Christmas in July
Flaxton Gardens has a Christmas in July special menu from July 1 to 31. $26.95 for two courses, $33.95 for three courses including roast pumpkin soup, chestnut-crusted fish, roast turkey, Christmas pudding and pavlova. Open for lunch every day and dinner from Thursday to Saturday.
Montville Cafe Bar and Grill has a three-course Christmas menu during July  including soup, roast turkey, ham and pudding at $45 per head.
Wild Rocket at Misty’s will celebrate Christmas on July 25 with mulled wine, roast turkey and all the trimmings and a Christmas pudding for $27.50 for adults and $16.50 for children.
Great mid-week specials
Enjoy a mid-week getaway at Montville Grove from $675 for three nights in a secluded rainforest cottage. Phone (07) 5442 9186 to book and visit the website at www.montvillegrove.com.au.
Take your tastebuds to France with dinner at Relais Bressan at Flaxton. On Monday and Thursday nights, the restaurant has a mid-week special offering three-courses for under $30.
Wild Rocket at Misty’s has a Monday night special during July and August, offering a delicious roast dinner for $17.95 (and just $10 for children).
Take a walk
Montville is surrounded by spectacular scenery, National Parks and walking trails, and celebrates these in August with the Sunshine Coast Walks Festival from August 19 to 28. The walking trails are always open but the festival offers an opportunity to take a guided walk. For more information go to www.sunshinecoastwalksfestival.com.au
Artistic creativity
The Sunshine Coast Hinterland is known for its artistic creativity; there must be something in the mountain air.
Over 30 professional artists throughout the Sunshine Coast Hinterland will open their studios on the weekends of August 20/21 and August 27/28. Visit www.artsconnectinc.com.au  for more information and if you don’t feel like driving, visit www.mysticmountaintours.com.au for information about a bus tour of the open studios.
On August21, Montville will celebrate with the Artists on the Green art market and artists working at local galleries. You’ll see them at work and watch their  paintings, pottery and sculpture take shape.
Family fun
Families will have some good old fashioned fun in Russell Family Park at Montville, with a range of family activites and entertainment on August 21.
Treat yourself to a relaxing getaway
Montville is a popular destination for day-trips but one day isn’t long enough to see it all.  Montville Grove cottages are ideal for a romantic getaway or relaxing break.  Visit www.montvillegrove.com.au for more information.

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Montville Grove has three cottages in a rainforest setting near Montville, Queensland, the perfect accommodation for a romantic escape or relaxing getaway.
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