Sunshine Coast Hinterland Food Tour to Maleny & Montville

Explore the Sunshine Coast Hinterland on a shared, guided food tour that pairs artisan tastes with mountain scenery. Enjoy a relaxed mix of guided visits and free time to browse village shops at your own pace.

Itinerary

1. Start with pickup at 7:50 am in Noosaville or Tewantin, 8 am in Noosa, 8:20 am in Peregian Beach or Sunshine Beach, 8:30 am in Coolum, 8:45 am in Twin Waters or Marcoola, or 9 am in Maro.
2. Take in views of the National Heritage-listed Glass House Mountains from Mary Cairncross on Mountain View Road in Maleny.
3. Visit Maleny Chocolate Co. for a guided introduction to its chocolates and choose a chocolate gift pack to take home.
4. Discover Maleny, a dairy town 436 meters above sea level on the southern edge of the Blackall Range, known for its painters, craftspeople, and potters.
5. Sample Australian and international artisan cheeses with a cheese tasting board.
6. Visit the Clouds Vineyard cellar door at Clouds Montville to discover wines made from Queensland grape varieties. Wine tastings may be available depending on the day.
7. Stop at Gerrard’s Lookout for coastal views stretching to Coolum, Maroochydore, Caloundra, and Bribie Island.
8. Enjoy a 1-hour gourmet lunch at Secrets on the Lake, set in the rainforest beside Lake Baroon near Montville.
9. Explore Montville’s shops and boutiques during free time in the hinterland village.
10. Visit Mapleton Falls lookout for views over the Obi Obi Valley and rainforest.
11. Finish with the included return shuttle.

What's Included

• English-speaking guide
• Round-trip transfers from selected Sunshine Coast properties
• Two-course gourmet lunch at Secrets on the Lake
• Handmade Belgian chocolate sample
• Local and international cheese samples

Important details

• Child tickets cover ages 3–14. Children aged 0–2 join free of charge.
• This activity is not wheelchair-accessible.
• Your pickup time will be confirmed before the tour. Transfers are shared, so pickup may be early or late.