Blackall Range road network is a group of roads that provide access to the mountain localities and towns from various lowland places, and enable travel between the mountain communities. The network ensures continuity of access in times of flooding or other natural disasters, and during planned maintenance activities. The area serviced by the network includes the localities and towns, from south to north, of Maleny, Montville and Mapleton. It also includes the rural localities of Bald Knob, Balmoral Ridge, Flaxton, Gheerulla, North Maleny, Obi Obi and Witta. [1] The area hosts a substantial residential community plus many tourism accommodation venues. [2] At the 2021 census, the locality of Maleny had a population of 3,959 people. [3]
Located to the west of the Sunshine Coast in Queensland, Australia, the Blackall Range is also a popular day-trip destination. [4]
The network [5] consists of the following state-controlled roads:
A number of local roads that also access the range are not included in this article.
Location | Glass House Mountains Road, Landsborough to MalenyâKenilworth Road, Maleny |
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Length | 15.2 km (9.4 mi) |
Route number | 23 |
LandsboroughâMaleny Road is a state-controlled district road (number 494). [6] [7] It carries traffic from Landsborough on the Glass House Mountains Road, via Bald Knob, to Maleny, a distance of 15.2 kilometres (9.4 mi). Almost all of this road is part of Tourist Drive 23. [8]
The road runs generally north-west from Landsborough, ascending the south-eastern slope of the Blackall Range. It climbs from a lowest point of 37 metres (121 ft) to a highest point of 446 metres (1,463 ft). About 2.8 kilometres (1.7 mi) is steeper than 5%, of which 860 metres (2,820 ft) is between 10% and 15%, and 330 metres (1,080 ft) is greater than 15%. [9]
All distances are from Google Maps. [8] The entire road is within the Sunshine Coast local government area.
Location | km | mi | Destinations | Notes | |
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Landsborough | 0 | 0.0 |
Glass House Mountains Road â north â
Glenview â south â Beerwah | South-eastern end of LandsboroughâMaleny Road (Tourist Drive 23). The road starts as Railway Street, and becomes Maleny Street as it crosses the railway line. | |
1.1 | 0.68 | Old Gympie Road â north (as Gympie Street North) -
Mooloolah Valley - south (as Gympie Street South) â Beerwah | Road continues north-west as Maleny Street. | ||
1.4 | 0.87 | Maleny Street â north â Landsborough | Road continues north-west as LandsboroughâMaleny Road. | ||
Landsborough / Mount Mellum midpoint | 4.2 | 2.6 | Mount Mellum Road â south â Mount Mellum | Road continues west. | |
Bald Knob | 5.7 | 3.5 | Bald Knob Road â south-west â Peachester | Road continues north-west. | |
Bald Knob / Maleny / midpoint | 9.5 | 5.9 | Mountain View Road â south-west â Maleny | Road continues north-west with no route number. | |
Balmoral Ridge / Maleny midpoint | 10.8 | 6.7 | MalenyâMontville Road â north â Montville | Road continues west as LandsboroughâMaleny Road (Tourist Drive 23). | |
Maleny | 14.4 | 8.9 | Bunya Street â south â Maleny | Road continues north-west as Bunya Street. | |
14.8 | 9.2 | Coral Street â south-west â Maleny | Road continues north-west as Maple Street. | ||
15.2 | 9.4 | MalenyâStanley River Road (Myrtle Street) â south-west â Peachester | North-western end of LandsboroughâMaleny Road (Tourist Drive 23) Road continues north-west as MalenyâKenilworth Road (Beech Street) (Tourist Drive 22) | ||
1.000 mi = 1.609 km; 1.000 km = 0.621 mi
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Location | LandsboroughâMaleny Road, Maleny to EumundiâKenilworth Road, Kenilworth |
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Length | 40.7 km (25.3 mi) |
Route number | 22 |
MalenyâKenilworth Road is a state-controlled district road (number 495). [6] [7] It runs from Maleny, via Witta, Elaman Creek, Conondale and Cambroon, to Kenilworth, a distance of 40.7 kilometres (25.3 mi). This road is part of Tourist Drive 22. [10]
The road descends the south-western slope of the Blackall Range and then follows the Mary River valley north to Kenilworth. It descends from a highest point of 480 metres (1,570 ft) to a lowest point of 99 metres (325 ft). About 4.6 kilometres (2.9 mi) is steeper than 5%, of which 620 metres (2,030 ft) is between 10% and 15%, and 220 metres (720 ft) is greater than 15%. [11]
A project to widen sections of the road in Conondale and Cambroon, at a cost of $4.9 million, was expected to complete late in 2022. [12]
All distances are from Google Maps. [10] The entire road is within the Sunshine Coast local government area.
Location | km | mi | Destinations | Notes | |
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Maleny | 0 | 0.0 | MalenyâStanley River Road â south â
Wootha LandsboroughâMaleny Road â east â Landsborough | South-eastern end of MalenyâKenilworth Road (Tourist Drive 22). The road starts as Beech Street, then Cedar Street, and then becomes Macadamia Drive. | |
Maleny / Reesville midpoint | 2.6 | 1.6 | Reesville Road â south-west â Reesville | Road continues west, then north as MalenyâKenilworth Road. | |
Kenilworth | 40.7 | 25.3 | EumundiâKenilworth Road â north-east â Eumundi | North-western end of MalenyâKenilworth Road. Road continues north-west as KenilworthâBrooloo Road (State Route 51). | |
1.000 mi = 1.609 km; 1.000 km = 0.621 mi
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Location | LandsboroughâMaleny Road, Maleny to MontvilleâMapleton Road, Montville |
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Length | 9.9 km (6.2 mi) |
Route number | 23 |
MalenyâMontville Road is a state-controlled district road (number 497), rated as a local road of regional significance (LRRS) It runs from Maleny, via Balmoral Ridge, to Montville, a distance of 9.9 kilometres (6.2 mi). Within the locality of Montville this road is known as Balmoral Road. It is part of Tourist Drive 23. There are no major intersections on this road. [13]
The road runs from south to north along the eastern edge of the Blackall Range. Its elevation varies from a highest point of 444 metres (1,457 ft) to a lowest point of 285 metres (935 ft). About 2.1 kilometres (1.3 mi) is steeper than 5%, of which 800 metres (2,600 ft) is between 10% and 15%, and 970 metres (3,180 ft) is greater than 15%. [14]
Location | MalenyâKenilworth Road, Maleny to KilcoyâBeerwah Road, Peachester |
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Length | 20.3 km (12.6 mi) |
Route number | 23 |
MalenyâStanley River Road is a state-controlled district road (number 493) rated as a local road of regional significance (LRRS). [6] [7] It runs from the MalenyâKenilworth Road in Maleny, via Wootha and Booroobin, to the KilcoyâBeerwah Road in Peachester, a distance of 20.3 kilometres (12.6 mi). The first section of this road, within the locality of Maleny, is part of Tourist Drive 23. [15]
The roads runs down a ridge to the south-west of Maleny, crosses the headwaters of the Stanley River, then turns south-east and ascends a ridge of the Conondale Range to Peachester. Its elevation varies from a highest point of 564 metres (1,850 ft) to a lowest point of 290 metres (950 ft). About 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) is steeper than 5%, of which 1.3 kilometres (0.81 mi) is between 10% and 15%, and 390 metres (1,280 ft) is greater than 15%. [16]
All distances are from Google Maps. [15] The entire road is within the Sunshine Coast local government area.
Location | km | mi | Destinations | Notes | |
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Maleny | 0 | 0.0 | LandsboroughâMaleny Road â east â
Landsborough MalenyâKenilworth Road â north-west â Kenilworth | North-eastern end of MalenyâStanley River Road (Tourist Drive 23). The road starts as Myrtle Street, then Coral Street, and then becomes MalenyâStanley River Road. | |
Maleny / Wootha midpoint | 2.9 | 1.8 | Mountain View Road â south-east â Maleny, Bald Knob | Road continues south-west, with no route number. | |
Wootha | 7.2 | 4.5 | Burnett Lane (to Reesville Road) â north-west â Reesville | Road continues south-west. | |
Cedarton / Peachester midpoint | 20.3 | 12.6 | KilcoyâBeerwah Road â north-east â
Beerwah â south-west â Woodford | South-western end of MalenyâStanley River Road. | |
1.000 mi = 1.609 km; 1.000 km = 0.621 mi
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Location | MalenyâMontville Road, Montville to NambourâMapleton Road, Mapleton |
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Length | 9.5 km (5.9 mi) |
Route number | 23 |
MontvilleâMapleton Road is a state-controlled district road (number 499) rated as a local road of regional significance (LRRS). [6] [7] It runs from MalenyâMontville Road in Montville, via Flaxton, to NambourâMapleton Road in Mapleton, a distance of 9.5 kilometres (5.9 mi). This road is also known as Flaxton Drive. It is part of Tourist Drive 23. [17]
The road runs from south to north along the eastern edge of the Blackall Range. Its elevation varies from a highest point of 419 metres (1,375 ft) to a lowest point of 299 metres (981 ft). About 3.9 kilometres (2.4 mi) is steeper than 5%, of which 970 metres (3,180 ft) is between 10% and 15%, and 1.1 kilometres (0.68 mi) is greater than 15%. [18]
All distances are from Google Maps. [17] The entire road is within the Sunshine Coast local government area.
Location | km | mi | Destinations | Notes | |
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Montville | 0 | 0.0 | MalenyâMontville Road â south â
Maleny WoombyeâMontville Road â south-east â Palmwoods, Woombye | Southern end of MontvilleâMapleton Road (Tourist Drive 23). The road starts as Main Street. | |
0.7 | 0.43 | Razorback Road â north-east â Hunchy | Road continues north-west as Main Street, changing to Flaxton Drive when it leaves Montville. | ||
Flaxton | 6.0 | 3.7 | Philipps Road â north-east â Dulong | Road continues north-west. | |
Mapleton | 9.5 | 5.9 | NambourâMapleton Road â north, then east â
Nambour Obi Obi Road â south-west â Obi Obi | North-western end of MontvilleâMapleton Road (Tourist Drive 23). | |
1.000 mi = 1.609 km; 1.000 km = 0.621 mi
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Location | Nambour Connection Road, Nambour to MontvilleâMapleton Road, Mapleton |
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Length | 12.2 km (7.6 mi) |
Route number | 23 |
NambourâMapleton Road is a state-controlled district road (number 496) rated as a local road of regional significance (LRRS). [6] [7] It runs from Nambour Connection Road to MontvilleâMapleton Road in Mapleton, a distance of 12.2 kilometres (7.6 mi). [19]
The road runs generally west from Nambour, ascending the north-eastern slope of the Blackall Range. It climbs from a lowest point of 21 metres (69 ft) to a highest point of 370 metres (1,210 ft). About 2.2 kilometres (1.4 mi) is steeper than 5%, of which 900 metres (3,000 ft) is between 10% and 15%, and 490 metres (1,610 ft) is greater than 15%. [20]
All distances are from Google Maps. [19] The entire road is within the Sunshine Coast local government area.
Location | km | mi | Destinations | Notes | |
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Nambour | 0 | 0.0 |
Nambour Connection Road â south-west â
Woombye â north-east â Yandina | Eastern end of NambourâMapleton Road (Tourist Drive 23). The road starts as National Park Road, becomes Netherton Street, then Blackall Terrace, and then NambourâMapleton Road. | |
2.4 | 1.5 | Image Flat Road â north-east â Image Flat | Road continues south-west. | ||
Kureelpa | 7.0 | 4.3 | Dulong Road â south-east â Dulong | Road continues north-west. | |
Mapleton | 12.2 | 7.6 | MontvilleâMapleton Road â south â
Montville Obi Obi Road â south-west â Obi Obi | Western end of NambourâMapleton Road (Tourist Drive 23). | |
1.000 mi = 1.609 km; 1.000 km = 0.621 mi
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Obi Obi Road | |
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Location | Montville-Mapleton Road, Mapleton to EumundiâKenilworth Road, Kenilworth |
Length | 19.5 km (12.1 mi) |
Obi Obi Road is a state-controlled district road (number 4962) rated as a local road of regional significance (LRRS). [6] [7] It runs from MontvilleâMapleton Road in Mapleton, via Obi Obi and Kidaman Creek, to EumundiâKenilworth Road in Kenilworth, a distance of 19.5 kilometres (12.1 mi). There are no major intersections on this road. [21]
The road descends the north-western slope of the Blackall Range and then follows the valley of Obi Obi Creek north-west to Kenilworth. It descends from a highest point of 424 metres (1,391 ft) to a lowest point of 95 metres (312 ft). About 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) is steeper than 5%, of which 570 metres (1,870 ft) is between 10% and 15%, and 830 metres (2,720 ft) is greater than 15%. [22]
Part of this road is split between uphill and downhill sections. The downhill section is mostly unsealed. [23]
WoombyeâMontville Road | |
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Location | Nambour Connection Road, Woombye to MalenyâMontville Road, Montville |
Length | 13.1 km (8.1 mi) |
WoombyeâMontville Road is a state-controlled district road (number 498) rated as a local road of regional significance (LRRS). [6] [7] It runs from the Nambour Connection Road in Woombye, via Palmwoods, to MalenyâMontville Road in Montville, a distance of 13.1 kilometres (8.1 mi). This road is also known as WoombyeâPalmwoods Road and PalmwoodsâMontville Road. [24]
The road runs generally south-west from Woombye, passing through Palmwwoods, where PalmwoodsâMooloolah Road exits to the south as Chevallum Road, and following the valley of Paynter Creek to the foot of the eastern escarpment of the Blackall Range, which it ascends by a circuitous route. It climbs from a lowest point of 21 metres (69 ft) to a highest point of 380 metres (1,250 ft). About 2.4 kilometres (1.5 mi) is steeper than 5%, of which 590 metres (1,940 ft) is between 10% and 15%, and 1.5 kilometres (0.93 mi) is greater than 15%. [25]
All distances are from Google Maps. [24] The entire road is within the Sunshine Coast local government area.
Location | km | mi | Destinations | Notes | |
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Woombye | 0 | 0.0 |
Nambour Connection Road â south-east â
Forest Glen â north-west â Nambour | Eastern end of WoombyeâMontville Road. The road starts as WoombyeâPalmwoods Road. | |
Palmwoods | 3.2 | 2.0 | PalmwoodsâMooloolah Road (Chevallum Road) â south â Chevallum, Mooloolah Valley | Road passes under the railway line and turns south-west as Palmwoods-Montville Road. | |
5.6 | 3.5 | Hunchy Road â north, then west â Hunchy | Road continues south-west. | ||
Montville | 13.1 | 8.1 | MontvilleâMapleton Road â north â
Mapleton MalenyâMontville Road â south â Maleny | Western end of WoombyeâMontville Road. | |
1.000 mi = 1.609 km; 1.000 km = 0.621 mi
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PalmwoodsâMooloolah Road | |
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Location | WoombyeâMontville Road, Palmwoods to Mooloolah Connection Road, Mooloolah Valley |
Length | 10.5 km (6.5 mi) |
PalmwoodsâMooloolah Road is a state-controlled district road (number 4981) rated as a local road of regional significance (LRRS). [6] [7] It runs from WoombyeâMontville Road in Palmwoods to Mooloolah Connection Road in Mooloolah Valley, a distance of 10.5 kilometres (6.5 mi). This road is also known as Chevallum Road and Eudlo Road. [26]
Tourist Drive 23 follows LandsboroughâMaleny Road until it reaches an intersection with Mountain View Road as it enters Maleny. Here it turns south-west and continues in a generally west direction until it reaches an intersection with MalenyâStanley River Road, where it turns north. It continues north until it reaches an intersection with LandsboroughâMaleny Road (to the east) and MalenyâKenilworth Road (to the north-west). Here it turns east and continues through the Maleny CBD and on until it reaches an intersection with MalenyâMontville Road.
Turning north it follows MalenyâMontville Road, MontvilleâMapleton Road, and NambourâMapleton Road to its end in Nambour. Tourist Drive 23 continues across the Nambour Connection Road onto NambourâBli Bli Road, which it follows to the Bruce Highway. [27]
A track linking Landsborough to Maleny was cut in 1880. [28]
By 1922, "good" roads existed from Landsborough to Maleny and from Nambour to Mapleton and on to Montville. Plans were in hand to link Maleny to Montville and to build a new "first-class" road from Palmwoods to Montville. [29]
Blackall Range road network is a group of roads that provide access to the mountain localities and towns from various lowland places, and enable travel between the mountain communities. The network ensures continuity of access in times of flooding or other natural disasters, and during planned maintenance activities. The area serviced by the network includes the localities and towns, from south to north, of Maleny, Montville and Mapleton. It also includes the rural localities of Bald Knob, Balmoral Ridge, Flaxton, Gheerulla, North Maleny, Obi Obi and Witta. [1] The area hosts a substantial residential community plus many tourism accommodation venues. [2] At the 2021 census, the locality of Maleny had a population of 3,959 people. [3]
Located to the west of the Sunshine Coast in Queensland, Australia, the Blackall Range is also a popular day-trip destination. [4]
The network [5] consists of the following state-controlled roads:
A number of local roads that also access the range are not included in this article.
Location | Glass House Mountains Road, Landsborough to MalenyâKenilworth Road, Maleny |
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Length | 15.2 km (9.4 mi) |
Route number | 23 |
LandsboroughâMaleny Road is a state-controlled district road (number 494). [6] [7] It carries traffic from Landsborough on the Glass House Mountains Road, via Bald Knob, to Maleny, a distance of 15.2 kilometres (9.4 mi). Almost all of this road is part of Tourist Drive 23. [8]
The road runs generally north-west from Landsborough, ascending the south-eastern slope of the Blackall Range. It climbs from a lowest point of 37 metres (121 ft) to a highest point of 446 metres (1,463 ft). About 2.8 kilometres (1.7 mi) is steeper than 5%, of which 860 metres (2,820 ft) is between 10% and 15%, and 330 metres (1,080 ft) is greater than 15%. [9]
All distances are from Google Maps. [8] The entire road is within the Sunshine Coast local government area.
Location | km | mi | Destinations | Notes | |
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Landsborough | 0 | 0.0 |
Glass House Mountains Road â north â
Glenview â south â Beerwah | South-eastern end of LandsboroughâMaleny Road (Tourist Drive 23). The road starts as Railway Street, and becomes Maleny Street as it crosses the railway line. | |
1.1 | 0.68 | Old Gympie Road â north (as Gympie Street North) -
Mooloolah Valley - south (as Gympie Street South) â Beerwah | Road continues north-west as Maleny Street. | ||
1.4 | 0.87 | Maleny Street â north â Landsborough | Road continues north-west as LandsboroughâMaleny Road. | ||
Landsborough / Mount Mellum midpoint | 4.2 | 2.6 | Mount Mellum Road â south â Mount Mellum | Road continues west. | |
Bald Knob | 5.7 | 3.5 | Bald Knob Road â south-west â Peachester | Road continues north-west. | |
Bald Knob / Maleny / midpoint | 9.5 | 5.9 | Mountain View Road â south-west â Maleny | Road continues north-west with no route number. | |
Balmoral Ridge / Maleny midpoint | 10.8 | 6.7 | MalenyâMontville Road â north â Montville | Road continues west as LandsboroughâMaleny Road (Tourist Drive 23). | |
Maleny | 14.4 | 8.9 | Bunya Street â south â Maleny | Road continues north-west as Bunya Street. | |
14.8 | 9.2 | Coral Street â south-west â Maleny | Road continues north-west as Maple Street. | ||
15.2 | 9.4 | MalenyâStanley River Road (Myrtle Street) â south-west â Peachester | North-western end of LandsboroughâMaleny Road (Tourist Drive 23) Road continues north-west as MalenyâKenilworth Road (Beech Street) (Tourist Drive 22) | ||
1.000 mi = 1.609 km; 1.000 km = 0.621 mi
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Location | LandsboroughâMaleny Road, Maleny to EumundiâKenilworth Road, Kenilworth |
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Length | 40.7 km (25.3 mi) |
Route number | 22 |
MalenyâKenilworth Road is a state-controlled district road (number 495). [6] [7] It runs from Maleny, via Witta, Elaman Creek, Conondale and Cambroon, to Kenilworth, a distance of 40.7 kilometres (25.3 mi). This road is part of Tourist Drive 22. [10]
The road descends the south-western slope of the Blackall Range and then follows the Mary River valley north to Kenilworth. It descends from a highest point of 480 metres (1,570 ft) to a lowest point of 99 metres (325 ft). About 4.6 kilometres (2.9 mi) is steeper than 5%, of which 620 metres (2,030 ft) is between 10% and 15%, and 220 metres (720 ft) is greater than 15%. [11]
A project to widen sections of the road in Conondale and Cambroon, at a cost of $4.9 million, was expected to complete late in 2022. [12]
All distances are from Google Maps. [10] The entire road is within the Sunshine Coast local government area.
Location | km | mi | Destinations | Notes | |
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Maleny | 0 | 0.0 | MalenyâStanley River Road â south â
Wootha LandsboroughâMaleny Road â east â Landsborough | South-eastern end of MalenyâKenilworth Road (Tourist Drive 22). The road starts as Beech Street, then Cedar Street, and then becomes Macadamia Drive. | |
Maleny / Reesville midpoint | 2.6 | 1.6 | Reesville Road â south-west â Reesville | Road continues west, then north as MalenyâKenilworth Road. | |
Kenilworth | 40.7 | 25.3 | EumundiâKenilworth Road â north-east â Eumundi | North-western end of MalenyâKenilworth Road. Road continues north-west as KenilworthâBrooloo Road (State Route 51). | |
1.000 mi = 1.609 km; 1.000 km = 0.621 mi
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Location | LandsboroughâMaleny Road, Maleny to MontvilleâMapleton Road, Montville |
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Length | 9.9 km (6.2 mi) |
Route number | 23 |
MalenyâMontville Road is a state-controlled district road (number 497), rated as a local road of regional significance (LRRS) It runs from Maleny, via Balmoral Ridge, to Montville, a distance of 9.9 kilometres (6.2 mi). Within the locality of Montville this road is known as Balmoral Road. It is part of Tourist Drive 23. There are no major intersections on this road. [13]
The road runs from south to north along the eastern edge of the Blackall Range. Its elevation varies from a highest point of 444 metres (1,457 ft) to a lowest point of 285 metres (935 ft). About 2.1 kilometres (1.3 mi) is steeper than 5%, of which 800 metres (2,600 ft) is between 10% and 15%, and 970 metres (3,180 ft) is greater than 15%. [14]
Location | MalenyâKenilworth Road, Maleny to KilcoyâBeerwah Road, Peachester |
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Length | 20.3 km (12.6 mi) |
Route number | 23 |
MalenyâStanley River Road is a state-controlled district road (number 493) rated as a local road of regional significance (LRRS). [6] [7] It runs from the MalenyâKenilworth Road in Maleny, via Wootha and Booroobin, to the KilcoyâBeerwah Road in Peachester, a distance of 20.3 kilometres (12.6 mi). The first section of this road, within the locality of Maleny, is part of Tourist Drive 23. [15]
The roads runs down a ridge to the south-west of Maleny, crosses the headwaters of the Stanley River, then turns south-east and ascends a ridge of the Conondale Range to Peachester. Its elevation varies from a highest point of 564 metres (1,850 ft) to a lowest point of 290 metres (950 ft). About 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) is steeper than 5%, of which 1.3 kilometres (0.81 mi) is between 10% and 15%, and 390 metres (1,280 ft) is greater than 15%. [16]
All distances are from Google Maps. [15] The entire road is within the Sunshine Coast local government area.
Location | km | mi | Destinations | Notes | |
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Maleny | 0 | 0.0 | LandsboroughâMaleny Road â east â
Landsborough MalenyâKenilworth Road â north-west â Kenilworth | North-eastern end of MalenyâStanley River Road (Tourist Drive 23). The road starts as Myrtle Street, then Coral Street, and then becomes MalenyâStanley River Road. | |
Maleny / Wootha midpoint | 2.9 | 1.8 | Mountain View Road â south-east â Maleny, Bald Knob | Road continues south-west, with no route number. | |
Wootha | 7.2 | 4.5 | Burnett Lane (to Reesville Road) â north-west â Reesville | Road continues south-west. | |
Cedarton / Peachester midpoint | 20.3 | 12.6 | KilcoyâBeerwah Road â north-east â
Beerwah â south-west â Woodford | South-western end of MalenyâStanley River Road. | |
1.000 mi = 1.609 km; 1.000 km = 0.621 mi
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Location | MalenyâMontville Road, Montville to NambourâMapleton Road, Mapleton |
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Length | 9.5 km (5.9 mi) |
Route number | 23 |
MontvilleâMapleton Road is a state-controlled district road (number 499) rated as a local road of regional significance (LRRS). [6] [7] It runs from MalenyâMontville Road in Montville, via Flaxton, to NambourâMapleton Road in Mapleton, a distance of 9.5 kilometres (5.9 mi). This road is also known as Flaxton Drive. It is part of Tourist Drive 23. [17]
The road runs from south to north along the eastern edge of the Blackall Range. Its elevation varies from a highest point of 419 metres (1,375 ft) to a lowest point of 299 metres (981 ft). About 3.9 kilometres (2.4 mi) is steeper than 5%, of which 970 metres (3,180 ft) is between 10% and 15%, and 1.1 kilometres (0.68 mi) is greater than 15%. [18]
All distances are from Google Maps. [17] The entire road is within the Sunshine Coast local government area.
Location | km | mi | Destinations | Notes | |
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Montville | 0 | 0.0 | MalenyâMontville Road â south â
Maleny WoombyeâMontville Road â south-east â Palmwoods, Woombye | Southern end of MontvilleâMapleton Road (Tourist Drive 23). The road starts as Main Street. | |
0.7 | 0.43 | Razorback Road â north-east â Hunchy | Road continues north-west as Main Street, changing to Flaxton Drive when it leaves Montville. | ||
Flaxton | 6.0 | 3.7 | Philipps Road â north-east â Dulong | Road continues north-west. | |
Mapleton | 9.5 | 5.9 | NambourâMapleton Road â north, then east â
Nambour Obi Obi Road â south-west â Obi Obi | North-western end of MontvilleâMapleton Road (Tourist Drive 23). | |
1.000 mi = 1.609 km; 1.000 km = 0.621 mi
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Location | Nambour Connection Road, Nambour to MontvilleâMapleton Road, Mapleton |
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Length | 12.2 km (7.6 mi) |
Route number | 23 |
NambourâMapleton Road is a state-controlled district road (number 496) rated as a local road of regional significance (LRRS). [6] [7] It runs from Nambour Connection Road to MontvilleâMapleton Road in Mapleton, a distance of 12.2 kilometres (7.6 mi). [19]
The road runs generally west from Nambour, ascending the north-eastern slope of the Blackall Range. It climbs from a lowest point of 21 metres (69 ft) to a highest point of 370 metres (1,210 ft). About 2.2 kilometres (1.4 mi) is steeper than 5%, of which 900 metres (3,000 ft) is between 10% and 15%, and 490 metres (1,610 ft) is greater than 15%. [20]
All distances are from Google Maps. [19] The entire road is within the Sunshine Coast local government area.
Location | km | mi | Destinations | Notes | |
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Nambour | 0 | 0.0 |
Nambour Connection Road â south-west â
Woombye â north-east â Yandina | Eastern end of NambourâMapleton Road (Tourist Drive 23). The road starts as National Park Road, becomes Netherton Street, then Blackall Terrace, and then NambourâMapleton Road. | |
2.4 | 1.5 | Image Flat Road â north-east â Image Flat | Road continues south-west. | ||
Kureelpa | 7.0 | 4.3 | Dulong Road â south-east â Dulong | Road continues north-west. | |
Mapleton | 12.2 | 7.6 | MontvilleâMapleton Road â south â
Montville Obi Obi Road â south-west â Obi Obi | Western end of NambourâMapleton Road (Tourist Drive 23). | |
1.000 mi = 1.609 km; 1.000 km = 0.621 mi
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Obi Obi Road | |
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Location | Montville-Mapleton Road, Mapleton to EumundiâKenilworth Road, Kenilworth |
Length | 19.5 km (12.1 mi) |
Obi Obi Road is a state-controlled district road (number 4962) rated as a local road of regional significance (LRRS). [6] [7] It runs from MontvilleâMapleton Road in Mapleton, via Obi Obi and Kidaman Creek, to EumundiâKenilworth Road in Kenilworth, a distance of 19.5 kilometres (12.1 mi). There are no major intersections on this road. [21]
The road descends the north-western slope of the Blackall Range and then follows the valley of Obi Obi Creek north-west to Kenilworth. It descends from a highest point of 424 metres (1,391 ft) to a lowest point of 95 metres (312 ft). About 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) is steeper than 5%, of which 570 metres (1,870 ft) is between 10% and 15%, and 830 metres (2,720 ft) is greater than 15%. [22]
Part of this road is split between uphill and downhill sections. The downhill section is mostly unsealed. [23]
WoombyeâMontville Road | |
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Location | Nambour Connection Road, Woombye to MalenyâMontville Road, Montville |
Length | 13.1 km (8.1 mi) |
WoombyeâMontville Road is a state-controlled district road (number 498) rated as a local road of regional significance (LRRS). [6] [7] It runs from the Nambour Connection Road in Woombye, via Palmwoods, to MalenyâMontville Road in Montville, a distance of 13.1 kilometres (8.1 mi). This road is also known as WoombyeâPalmwoods Road and PalmwoodsâMontville Road. [24]
The road runs generally south-west from Woombye, passing through Palmwwoods, where PalmwoodsâMooloolah Road exits to the south as Chevallum Road, and following the valley of Paynter Creek to the foot of the eastern escarpment of the Blackall Range, which it ascends by a circuitous route. It climbs from a lowest point of 21 metres (69 ft) to a highest point of 380 metres (1,250 ft). About 2.4 kilometres (1.5 mi) is steeper than 5%, of which 590 metres (1,940 ft) is between 10% and 15%, and 1.5 kilometres (0.93 mi) is greater than 15%. [25]
All distances are from Google Maps. [24] The entire road is within the Sunshine Coast local government area.
Location | km | mi | Destinations | Notes | |
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Woombye | 0 | 0.0 |
Nambour Connection Road â south-east â
Forest Glen â north-west â Nambour | Eastern end of WoombyeâMontville Road. The road starts as WoombyeâPalmwoods Road. | |
Palmwoods | 3.2 | 2.0 | PalmwoodsâMooloolah Road (Chevallum Road) â south â Chevallum, Mooloolah Valley | Road passes under the railway line and turns south-west as Palmwoods-Montville Road. | |
5.6 | 3.5 | Hunchy Road â north, then west â Hunchy | Road continues south-west. | ||
Montville | 13.1 | 8.1 | MontvilleâMapleton Road â north â
Mapleton MalenyâMontville Road â south â Maleny | Western end of WoombyeâMontville Road. | |
1.000 mi = 1.609 km; 1.000 km = 0.621 mi
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PalmwoodsâMooloolah Road | |
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Location | WoombyeâMontville Road, Palmwoods to Mooloolah Connection Road, Mooloolah Valley |
Length | 10.5 km (6.5 mi) |
PalmwoodsâMooloolah Road is a state-controlled district road (number 4981) rated as a local road of regional significance (LRRS). [6] [7] It runs from WoombyeâMontville Road in Palmwoods to Mooloolah Connection Road in Mooloolah Valley, a distance of 10.5 kilometres (6.5 mi). This road is also known as Chevallum Road and Eudlo Road. [26]
Tourist Drive 23 follows LandsboroughâMaleny Road until it reaches an intersection with Mountain View Road as it enters Maleny. Here it turns south-west and continues in a generally west direction until it reaches an intersection with MalenyâStanley River Road, where it turns north. It continues north until it reaches an intersection with LandsboroughâMaleny Road (to the east) and MalenyâKenilworth Road (to the north-west). Here it turns east and continues through the Maleny CBD and on until it reaches an intersection with MalenyâMontville Road.
Turning north it follows MalenyâMontville Road, MontvilleâMapleton Road, and NambourâMapleton Road to its end in Nambour. Tourist Drive 23 continues across the Nambour Connection Road onto NambourâBli Bli Road, which it follows to the Bruce Highway. [27]
A track linking Landsborough to Maleny was cut in 1880. [28]
By 1922, "good" roads existed from Landsborough to Maleny and from Nambour to Mapleton and on to Montville. Plans were in hand to link Maleny to Montville and to build a new "first-class" road from Palmwoods to Montville. [29]