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Sunshine Coast Hinterland Highlights: Discover Maleny & Montville

Noosa & Sunshine Coast, Queensland

This tour offers a budget-friendly version of the popular Scenic Food and Wine Tour, allowing guests to enjoy all the sights in a single day without Cheese, Wine, Lunch or Chocolate.

Pick-up from Mooloolaba to Noosa, this Sunshine Coast Hinterland Highlights Tour offers an exclusive journey through stunning landscapes and quaint towns like Maleny and Montville, without the culinary focus of our Scenic Food and Wine Tour.

It includes iconic views of the Glass House Mountains, explorations of artisan towns, and the serenity of nature’s best lookouts.

With flexibility in dining options and the same comprehensive itinerary, it’s the perfect blend of sightseeing and personal choice, making it a unique, budget-friendly option for experiencing the hinterland’s beauty.

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Noosa & Sunshine Coast, Queensland
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Stop At: Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve, 148 Mountain View Rd, Maleny, Queensland 4552 Australia

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.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Maleny QLD 4552, Australia

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.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: The Barrel @ Clouds Vineyard Maleny, Clouds Vineyard, 787 Landsborough Maleny Rd, Maleny QLD 4552, Australia

(Fri & Sun Only) During the visit to Clouds the Barrel Montville, while the main group who booked our Scenic Food and Wine Tour indulge in a 45-minute wine-tasting session, guests on the Highlights Tour can enjoy a peaceful moment with a non-alcoholic beverage, engaging in conversations with fellow travellers.

Although the wine venue’s semi-isolated location limits the possibility for extended walks, there’s an option to join the tasting last minute for those intrigued by the day’s offering. This pause in the journey offers a chance to relax and soak in the atmosphere of the vineyard.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Gerrards Lookout, Maleny-Montville Road, Maleny, Queensland 4552 Australia

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.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Secrets on the Lake, 207 Narrows Rd, Montville QLD 4560, Australia

OPTIONAL Lunch at Secrets on the Lake

Guests on this Tour have the flexibility to decide on the day whether they wish to join the rest of the group who booked the Scenic Food and Wine Tour for lunch (optional extra) at Secrets on the Lake.

Nestled in the rainforest alongside Lake Baroon, this destination offers not just a meal but an experience, with panoramic views of the lake enhancing your dining.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Montville, Montville, Sunshine Coast, Queensland

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.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Mapleton Falls National Park, Mapleton, Queensland 4560 Australia

Your last stop is the stunning Mapleton Falls Lookout which in on the Blackall Range looking across the Obi Obi Valley.

Duration: 15 minutes

Location

Noosa & Sunshine Coast, Queensland

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