Sunshine Coast Hinterland Scenic Culinary Experience: Discover Montville and Maleny
Highlights
• The best day tour opportunity for a food & wine experience
• Travel through the stunning Sunshine Coast Hinterland
• 2-Course lunch
• Sample a selection of award-winning local & international cheeses
• Visit a local cellar door to sample great wines while being educated (Tuesday Wine with lunch)
• Enjoy free time in Maleny to discover locally produced products
• Visit Scenic lookout for amazing Glass House Mountain views
Itinerary
Glass House Mountains Lookout
Mary Cairncross in Maleny, on the aptly named Mountain View Rd. It looks east off the Blackall Range towards the coast where you will enjoy the gorgeous National heritage-listed Glass House Mountains.
Maleny Chocolate Co – The Art Of Chocolate
Hand-select a delightful Chocolate gift pack to take home, you’ll also have the opportunity to savour timeless favourites. Maleny Chocolate Co’s expert team will offer insights into what makes their chocolates truly exceptional.
Dairy town of Maleny
Maleny, a picture-postcard dairy country town is 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.
Maleny Food Co. or Maleny Cheese Factory
Enjoy a true cheese experience while you sample the finest Australian and international cheeses made by artisan cheesemakers. You will be provided with a cheese tasting board which will include a selection of cheese plus condiments including quince jam, baby pickles, figs, muscatels on the vine, dried fruit and crusty sourdough.
Gerrard’s Lookout
One of the two scenic lookouts we stop at will be Gerrard’s Lookout, high on the hill. This lookout offers coastline views to Coolum, Maroochydore, Caloundra and Bribie Island.
2-Course Lakeside Lunch at Secrets on the Lake
Your gourmet lunch will be at 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.
Flamehill Winery- Friday & Sunday: Enjoy a delightful stop at a winery, where you’ll indulge in a guided wine tasting experience, sampling a selection of locally crafted wines.
Tuesday: While winery visits aren’t available, you’ll still savor the region’s flavors with two glasses of wine included with your lunch, ensuring a complete culinary experience.
Montville Village
When we arrive at the hinterland village of Montville, you can spend your free time checking out the delightful shops and boutiques and enjoying this picture-postcard village and its fresh mountain air.
Mapleton Falls Lookout
The Mapleton Falls lookout for some is a highlight of their day, a hidden treasure in the Hinterland region, this scenic lookout offers amazing views over the Obi Obi Valley and the top of a lush rainforest canopy.
It’s late afternoon and you’ve bought yourself a couple of bottles of local wine to take home, now it’s time to head back down to sea level where you will arrive back at your accommodation in time for a rest before dinner
included with
• 2-Course Lunch
• Free time to explore Maleny township.
• Stunning Views of the Glass House Mountains
• Cellar Door Flight of Wine
• Sample of handmade Belgian Chocolates
• Sample a selection of Local & International Cheeses
• All transportation
excluded by
• Food and drink are not explicitly included
• Tips
Detailed Description
Taste the Best: Expert-Guided Sunshine Coast Scenic Food Tour!
This Sunshine Coast Hinterland Day Tour combines the stunning scenery of the Sunshine Coast Hinterland with some of the region’s finest local produce. After being collected from your coastal accommodation, you will head inland towards the lush subtropical hinterland.
The first stop of the day is the dairy region of Maleny, where you will sample a selection of local and international cheeses at Maleny Food Co or Maleny Cheese Factory. During your time in Maleny, you’ll also have the opportunity to explore Maleny Chocolate Co., where you can personally choose a delightful Chocolate Sample pack to bring home with you.
After cheese tasting and spending some free time in Maleny, you will enjoy the stunning views of Mary Cairncross Scenic Rainforest Reserve of the National Heritage-listed Glass House Mountains.
From Maleny, you’ll embark on a journey via Gerrard’s Lookout to indulge in a scrumptious two-course lakeside lunch at Secrets on the Lake. Complementing lunch, you’ll have the opportunity to enjoy a delightful experience that includes a taste of wine.
The adventure continues as you make your way to the charming hinterland village of Montville, where you can enjoy free time to explore the village, peruse its charming shops and boutiques, and discover local handcrafted treasures while immersing yourself in the invigorating mountain air.
After Montville, make the scenic return trip down the range via another stunning scenic lookout, Mapleton Falls Lookout, back to your accommodation
