Overview

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 at renowned locales like Maleny Food Co or Maleny Cheese Factory, 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 The Barrel @ Clouds Vineyard for a flight of wine, followed by a delightful lakeside two-course lunch at Secrets on the Lake.

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.

Description

Stop At: Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve, 148 Mountain View Rd, Maleny, Queensland 4552

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.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Maleny Food Co. Cafe, 29 Maple St, Maleny QLD 4552, Australia

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 would include a selection of cheese plus condiments to include quince jam, baby pickles figs, muscatels on the vine, dried fruit and crusty sourdough. Maleny Food co has a reputation as one of the premier cheese shops in Australia with a selection of more than 250 cheeses.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Maleny, Maleny QLD 4552, Australia

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.

Duration: 30 minutes

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

Clouds @ The Barrel Cellar Door offers wine tasting of local award-winning wines. Here you’ll smell and taste local wines whilst identifying the different aromas while being educated on the different grapes grown in our region.

Duration: 1 hour

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

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.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Montville, Montville, 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

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

Duration: 15 minutes