Sunshine Coast & Noosa Hinterland Scenic Culinary Experience

Montville, Sunshine Coast



This Sunshine Coast Hinterland Tour blends stunning scenery with the region’s finest local produce, offering a journey of culinary delights and breathtaking views in the lush subtropical hinterland.

Sunshine Coast Hinterland Day Tour with Food and Wine Tasting

This full-day tour from Sunshine Coast coastal accommodation suits food and wine lovers interested in local produce and scenic views.

Highlights

  • Sample award-winning local and international cheeses
  • Choose a chocolate gift pack at Maleny Chocolate Co.
  • Free time to explore Maleny and Montville villages
  • Admire views of the Glass House Mountains from scenic lookouts
  • Enjoy a two-course lakeside gourmet lunch paired with wine
  • Friday & Sunday: Guided wine tasting at Flamehill Winery
  • Tuesday: Two glasses of wine included with lunch

Description

The tour begins with pickup from your Sunshine Coast accommodation before heading inland to the Maleny dairy region. Here, sample a selection of cheeses at Maleny Food Co or Maleny Cheese Factory and select handcrafted chocolates at Maleny Chocolate Co.

Next, visit Mary Cairncross Scenic Rainforest Reserve to view the National Heritage-listed Glass House Mountains. You then travel via Gerrard’s Lookout to Secrets on the Lake, where a two-course lakeside lunch is served with wine.

On Fridays and Sundays, enjoy a guided wine tasting at Flamehill Winery. On Tuesdays, wine tastings are not available but two glasses of wine accompany lunch.

The tour continues to Montville village for free time to browse local shops and galleries before returning via Mapleton Falls Lookout to your accommodation.

Includes

  • Two-course gourmet lunch
  • Cheese tasting of local and international varieties
  • Chocolate sampling
  • Wine or non-alcoholic beverages with lunch
  • Free time to explore Maleny and Montville villages
  • Guided wine tasting at Flamehill Winery on Fridays and Sundays
  • Scenic views of the Glass House Mountains

Excludes

  • Personal expenses
  • Gratuities
  • Additional drinks during lunch on Fridays and Sundays

Important Information

  • The tour operates rain or shine
  • Minimum of 3 adults required to operate
  • Pickup times:
    • 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 approximately between 5:30 pm and 6:30 pm

Cancellation Policy

Cancel up to 24 hours before the tour for a full refund.

Book in advance to secure your preferred date. Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a camera. Early morning departures avoid midday heat.

Frequently Asked Questions

The tour includes cheese tasting, a chocolate gift pack from Maleny Chocolate Co., visits to Maleny and Montville, lakeside gourmet lunch with wine, scenic lookouts, and a wine tasting at Flamehill Winery on select days.
The two-course gourmet lunch is served lakeside during the Sunshine Coast Hinterland day tour.
Yes, the tour provides free time to explore the Maleny and Montville villages in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland.
Guided wine tastings at Flamehill Winery are offered on Fridays and Sundays during the Sunshine Coast Hinterland tour.
Yes, the experience includes wine tastings, wine pairings with lunch, and scenic visits to local wineries on the Sunshine Coast.
The full-day tour usually includes pickup from Sunshine Coast coastal accommodation; check the website for specific departure details.
Yes, participants choose a chocolate gift pack at Maleny Chocolate Co. as part of the tour.
The tour features views of the Glass House Mountains from various scenic lookouts in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland.
Tours run on specific days with variations in the itinerary; check the website for current availability and schedule.

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