The Sunshine Coast hides many a secret and today we have found one of the best pubs I have ever been to. Montville is a little gem hidden up in the mountains which is a haven for artists, authors and anyone looking for the quieter life. Their wares can be seen in the various galleries and shops that line the road through the town.
As you head out toward Mapleton there is an English pub on the left called "The Pennyfarthing". A signpost outside points in various directions to different cities around the world, London being nearly 20 000km away. On a Sunday afternoon you can sit at one of the many outdoor tables and take in the spectacular scenery around or sit inside and listen to the live band. And if you feel a little peckish make sure that head up to the food counter and have of their delicious freshly made meals.
If the pub is not your thing, fear not! Within walking distance you can take a lazy stroll through Montville itself. Take time to browse the art galleries and sip a coffee as you look out across the treetops to the sea in the distance.
A perfect day out for the whole family is to spend an afternoon escaping the heat of the coast and heading into the mountains to Montville.
Today the wind is whipping wildly at the sea, creating white caps on all the waves as they thunder on to the beach. It`s definately not one of the days that give the Sunshine Coast it`s name. However, its the perfect day to be down at Happy Valley (or Bulcock Beach) and watch the windsurfers and kiteboarders. These two sports have become more and more popluar over the past couple of years. The Pumistone Passage, which feeds from the sea into a channel along which is Bulcock Beach, is the perfect place to strut your stuff. If you fancy yourself as a pro you can tackle the open water that lies along the channel mouth or if you prefer to make a fool of yourself out of the prying eyes of every passer-by you can travel a little further along the Passage to the back channel of water.
This spot along the Promenade of Caloundra is perfect for people watching in one of the many water front cafe`s and restaurants or perhaps you would like to lick your cares away with one of the mouth watering ice creams on offer and watch the fishermen try their luck from the broadwalk.
If you are more adventurous why not don your goggles and flippers and take a jump into the clear channel waters and be carried along by the swift current and chance your luck at spotting some of the local underwater wildlife. Start at the top of the beach, nearest the lifeguard house, step into the water and the current carries you all the way down to the channel mouth - it`s great!
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