Download coordinates as: Montville is a rural town and locality in the Sunshine Coast Region, Queensland, Australia.
[1] Montville is in the Sunshine Coast hinterland, on the Blackall Range, around 400 metres (1,300 ft) above sea level in the town area.
[14] Montville was predominantly a logging then farming community (dairy, citrus, avocados, pineapples and macadamia nuts) until a tourism boom which commenced during the 1970s, taking advantage of the scenic views of the Sunshine Coast and the nearby rainforest walks.
[4] The town is well served with facilities, including a multi-denominational wedding chapel, a village green and community hall and a large sportsground featuring a football field, tennis courts and a wood working centre.
[12][24] The Sunshine Coast Regional Council operates a mobile library service which visits Main Street.
[25] There are a number of parks in the area: Montville is considered very safe with a total violent crime rate of just 1 incident per 550 residents, ranking in the bottom 1% for the Sunshine Coast region.
[citation needed] There are a number of parks in the area: There are two waterfalls: There are many places to stay in and around Montville, with accommodation ranging from private cottages to resorts.
Montville is becoming a very popular location for destination weddings at its many resorts, chapels, b&bs, wineries and restaurants.
[33] Nearby attractions include: Montville was the setting for Eleanor Dark's 1959 novel Lantana Lane.