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Sunshine Coast Hinterland Scenic Culinary Experience: Montville
4.9
65 Ratings
Maleny
Indulge in a full-day Sunshine Coast scenic food and wine tour, combining breathtaking views of the Glass House Mountains with delectable local produce. Sample cheese, enjoy a wine tasting, explore Montville’s boutiques, and savor luxury handmade chocolates.
Duration:
7 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve - Discover the Glass House Mountains from Mary Cairncross
Begin your journey at the serene Mary Cairncross in Maleny, nestled on the picturesque Mountain View Rd. Here, you’ll be treated to a stunning eastward view from the Blackall Range, overlooking the breathtaking National Heritage-listed Glass House Mountains. This majestic panorama offers a perfect blend of natural beauty and tranquillity.
- Maleny - Enjoy an authentic cheese experience, sampling a selection of the finest Australian and international cheeses crafted by artisan cheesemakers. Your tasting board will feature a variety of cheeses accompanied by condiments like quince jam, baby pickles, figs, muscatels, dried fruit, and crusty sourdough. This destination is renowned for offering a vast selection of over 250 cheeses.
- Maleny - Our next stop is Maleny a picture-postcard dairy country town. Located 436 m above sea-level on the southern edge of the Blackall Range Maleny attracts painters, craftspeople and potters. During this time, you will enjoy cheese tasting and explore the town at your leisure.
- Secrets on the Lake - Depending on availability, your gourmet lunch will be at either “Secrets on the Lake” which is set in the rainforest on the side of Lake Baroon. a popular foodie destination near Montville enjoying panoramic views of Lake Baroon, or “The Edge Café Bar and Restaurant” in Montville which is perched on the edge of the escarpment & offers panoramic views of the Sunshine coastline. Regardless of the lunch venue, you’ll enjoy a delicious 2-course meal included in the tour.
- Montville - When we arrive at the Hinterland Village of Montville and following wine tasting, you can spend free time checking out the delightful shops and boutiques, enjoying this picture-postcard village and its fresh mountain air.
- Mapleton Falls National Park - Your last stop is the stunning Mapleton Falls Lookout which in on the Blackall Range looking across the Obi Obi Valley.
What's Included
- All transportation
- Scenic Lookout of the Glass House Mountains
- Stunning Views of the Glass House Mountains
- Free time to explore Montville Village
- Lunch
- Snacks
- Alcoholic Beverages
- The best day tour opportunity for a food & wine experience
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
Additional Information
A captivating day exploring the Sunshine Coast and Noosa Hinterland. Starting with a pickup from your coastal stay, venture into the lush hinterland, first stopping in the dairy-rich Maleny. Here, savour a variety of cheeses and pick a unique Chocolate Sample pack from Maleny Chocolate Co.
Next, absorb the breathtaking views of the Glass House Mountains, a National Heritage site, before heading to Gerrard’s Lookout followed by a delightful lakeside two-course lunch at Secrets on the Lake and a taste of wine or non-alcoholic beverage.
The journey continues to the picturesque village of Montville. Spend time exploring its charming boutiques and discovering local artisan crafts in the fresh mountain air.
Your day concludes with a scenic drive back, stopping at the stunning Mapleton Falls Lookout, before returning to your Sunshine Coast and Noosa accommodation, enriched by the day’s scenic beauty and culinary discoveries.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Dietary - (GFA) Gluten free available (VA) Vegetarian available (VGA) Vegan Available *Other dietary options available
Location
Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve
148 Mountain View Rd,
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(65 Ratings)
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Helenf54_13
Sep 1, 2024
Great scenery and food. - We were picked up on time from our hotel (actually a little early). There were only 5 people on the tour which made it easy to chat and keep to the allocated time at the stops. Our driver Peter was a local and was informative and friendly with some interesting stories. The cheese factory gave us a great selection of cheeses -enjoyed sitting outside. Lunch at the secret lake restaurant was in a lovely setting on a patio beside a lake. The food was tasty and the serves were large. The two small towns that we had free time in were worth seeing. The chocolate shop had lovely samples to take home. The scenery and viewpoints along the way were excellent and would have been hard to travel to without a car. A most enjoyable day.
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Sue
Aug 6, 2024
Amazing Day trip - This was a great day out. Our driver was very friendly and informative. The lunch was amazing. It was a full day of wonderful experiences and sights
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B4471xsmeredithm
Jul 12, 2024
Great day out. - The trip was excellent , the weather was perfect and the views were stunning. Our driver Rob was friendly, obliging and nothing was too much trouble. Made the day run seamlessly and everyone feel comfortable. Would highly recommend this tour company.
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Janed730
May 23, 2024
Great day out - Great day out, Dave our driver was great, lots of local knowledge to share with us, tour was excellent, lovely lunch and comfy bus to travel in.
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Janed730
May 21, 2024
Great day out - Fabulous day, trip was really good and Dave our driver was really great, easy pick up, nice comfy bus and great company with the others on the trip. Good itinerary, great lunch at Secrets on the Lake and bonus of George showing us round one of the tree houses. Dave was very knowledgeable about the area and feed us with lots of interesting information thanks for a great day out.
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Mish1956
Feb 20, 2024
Wonderful Day - A wonderful day. Our driver Jeff from Coast To Hinterland Tours was amazing, the knowledge he spoke about was like an encyclopaedia, so very interesting history of the areas, that we went to. Would highly recommended this tour. Food, wine, shops & scenery excellent.
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Jodiecy5141az
Feb 18, 2024
Great scenery! - Dale was a fantastic driver, very friendly, courteous and a wealth of information.got some great photos and the food was terrific.all in all,a great day out
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Andrewrm4164tf
Aug 9, 2024
A pleasant day out - Timely pickup in a comfortable van. There were only three of us. Our driver Rob, was lovely and had lots of information to share, although it was a bit hard to hear.The day was a bit rainy so the views were somewhat hit and miss. We enjoyed the lovely rainforest walk at the first stop.Cheese tasting was quite nice, and the stop in Maleny gave us some free time after we selected our chocolates. Perhaps a bit too long in.Maleny as it was cold and there wasn't much to see. We then headed out to another lookout which was another cloud view, followed by a scenic drive down to Secrets on the Lake, which was magnificent with beautiful timber work, absolutely stunning. Big and tasty meals on the lake, huge portions left us full and satisfied. Off to Flame Hill for a lovely wine tasting, then a stop to explore Montville which was a stunning little village. FInally a stop at Mapleton Falls then off to our accommodation. It was a pleasant day out, if a little long, and Rob's enthusiasm added to the day,
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Craig_b
May 24, 2024
A day in the hinterlands. - Great lunch at an amazing venue Secrets by the Lake. Thanks to George (the owner) for showing our party around.
Thanks to Dave (the driver) for his comments & touring.
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Mareetz
Mar 24, 2024
Good food and shopping - Loved the food and the shopping stops. Rob was friendly and punctual but we would have liked more local information on the drive.
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