Sunshine Coast Hinterland Highlights: Discover Maleny & Montville
Description
Discover the beauty of the Sunshine Coast Hinterland on this relaxed small-group day tour, visiting the region's most iconic destinations. Wander through the charming villages of Maleny and Montville, enjoy breathtaking views of the Glass House Mountains from Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve, and take in the spectacular scenery from Gerrards Lookout and Mapleton Falls. A highlight of the day is a delicious two-course lunch at the iconic Secrets on the Lake, nestled beside tranquil Lake Baroon. With door-to-door transfers, friendly local guides and a carefully planned itinerary, this unforgettable experience showcases the very best of the Sunshine Coast Hinterland.
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Itinerary
Starting your journey at Mary Cairncross Scenic Rainforest Reserve, you'll be greeted with the spectacular Glass House Mountains viewed through the tranquillity of dense rainforest. Located in Maleny, this spot offers a rare combination of breathtaking mountain vistas set against the calm of lush greenery, providing a perfect introduction to the natural splendors of the Sunshine Coast Hinterland.
In the scenic dairy town of Maleny, perched atop the Blackall Range, guests on the Highlights Tour have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the town's artistic ambience for 30 minutes. Unlike the Scenic Food and Wine Tour participants who engage in chocolate selection, Highlights Tour guests can wander through Maleny's vibrant arts scene, enjoying the craftsmanship of local artisans and the uniqueness of its shops, offering a distinct exploration experience from the culinary activities.
Gerrard's Lookout offers a breathtaking panorama from the Blackall Range, showcasing the Sunshine Coast from Coolum to Caloundra, including Maroochydore and Bribie Island. This spot allows you to fully immerse in the coastline's beauty, offering a comprehensive view that highlights the area's natural allure from a unique perspective.
A highlight of your day is a delicious two-course lunch at the iconic Secrets on the Lake. Nestled amongst the rainforest overlooking beautiful Lake Baroon, this award-winning restaurant is one of the Sunshine Coast Hinterland's most unique dining destinations. Relax in the tranquil surroundings while enjoying exceptional cuisine and breathtaking lake views, making this more than just lunch—it's an unforgettable part of your hinterland experience.
When we arrive at the Hinterland Village of Montville you can spend free time checking out the delightful shops and boutiques, enjoying this picture-postcard village and its fresh mountain air.
Your last stop is the stunning Mapleton Falls Lookout which in on the Blackall Range looking across the Obi Obi Valley.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pick-up Times: Tuesday and Friday Departures 7.50 am Noosaville, Tewantin 8.00 am Noosa 8.20 am Peregian Beach, Sunshine Beach 8.30 am Coolum 8.45 am Twin Waters, Marcoola 9.00 am Maroochydore, Alexandra Headlands, Cotton Tree 9.15 am Mooloolaba Drop-off at accommodation at approximately 5.00 pm – 6.00 pm
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Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Tour duration may vary depending on pick-up locations and number of guests booked onto the tour.
- Vehicle is not wheelchair accessible, stroller is permitted however, step into bus required.
Reviews(9)
David our driver, was excellent and full of local history. Looked after all his passengers with care. Lunch and all food was fantastic. Have no hesitation in recommending this trip to anyone.
That's wonderful here thank you so much for leaving a review
This was the best tour I did on the Sunshine Coast! Rob was a fantastic guide and driver. The tour was one good thing after another all day! I would highly recommend it and it was also amazing value! Cheeses, chocolates, superb lunch, amazing views, rain forest, wine tastings.....Do it!!
Wonderful to hear, thank you so much for your review.
The Hinterland tour with lunch at Secrets om the lake with a delicious two course lunch was great, along with the Maleny Chocolate & cheese shop tastings were excellent. Dav id the driver filled us in on all the interesting facts about the countryside and history of the various areas. Bus very comfortable and pick up on time. I would recommend your company without hesitation to friends going to Noosa. I was also driven to the Eumendi market Mark, then taook a tour to the Ginger Factory with David, again a most enjoyable day.
Thank you, Annette. It was our pleasure to show you around the Sunshine Coast. We hope to see you next time.
A very enjoyable day. Our driver and guide Geoff was excellent, very friendly and informative with lots of local knowledge. Great views of the Hinterlands, fabulous selection of cheese and wine tasting, and a superb lunch in a beautiful setting at Secrets on the Lake. I would definitely recommend this tour and company.
Sounds like a good day to be had, thank you for the 5-star review, greatly appreciated.
Amazing Cheese and Wine tour Jeff our driver/ Guide was knowledgeable in every aspect a pleasure to have met him! Wouldn’t hesitate to advise others to do this tour. Thank you
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of our scenic food and wine tour. We certainly hope to see you next time.
Fantastic day out ! Dale our tour guide/bus driver very informative , made our day so enjoyable . Thank you . Lots to see , scenery stunning , lunch divine , cheese factory sooooo good . Jam packed day , with time to unwind on bus on way back . Highly recommend to do !
Thank you so much for reviewing our scenic food and wine tour. Very much appreciated.
A fantasting trip. Great value for money everything top class. The driver Dale was very knowledgeable, informative, friendly and very professional Highly recommend this tour
We're super glad you enjoyed our Scenic Food & Wine Tour and a big thank you for the 5-star review.
This tour included a lot of sightseeing in the hinterland of the Sunshine Coast. We had a lovely view of the Glasshouse Mountains at our morning tea stop, then a cheese tasting stop in Maleny where we could taste several local cheeses. Our next stop was to taste three local wines, still in Maleny. Our lunch was at an excellent venue in Montville. We were collected at our accommodation in the morning and taken back in the afternoon. Although we saw such a lot of the beautiful hinterland area, the tour never seemed hurried. Our driver, Rob, was courteous and friendly. It was an enjoyable trip for the five passengers on the bus.
Another fine day to be had exploring the Sunshine Coast Hinterland region. Thank you for the 5-star review.
This was the best day and Dale the perfect host. He was friendly, calm and good humoured, with good local knowledge. We went to some wonderful places and ate so much! The Maleny cheese board was huge, the wine generous at Clouds, and the lunch on the lake great. To top it off, we popped into a chocolate factory and came away with a take-home box of delicious samples. In between all this, we stopped off to admire the views of the Glass House mountains which peeped briefly from the clouds, walked around and visited a waterfall. All in all, a fabulous day. Thank you, Dale!
Wonderful to hear, thank you for the review and super glad you enjoyed our Scenic Food & Wine Tour.
