Brisbane Sunshine Coast Hinterland Day Tour
Discover Scenic Views and Local Delights on a Sunshine Coast Hinterland Tour From Brisbane
Queensland
people
1 participant
hours
- • Explore the Scenic Sunshine Coast Hinterland in Queensland
- • Enjoy an 8 to 9 Hour Adventure Through Beautiful Landscapes
- • Visit Queensland's Most Celebrated Scenic Reserve at Mary Cairncross
Why We Love This Unique Experience
Discover the stunning beauty of the Glass House Mountains, Maleny, and Montville on this unforgettable tour departing from Brisbane. Perfect for nature lovers and those looking for a unique adventure, this experience showcases the breathtaking landscapes and charming villages of the Sunshine Coast Hinterland. Prepare to be captivated by panoramic views, lush rainforests, and delightful local markets as the journey unfolds.
This immersive tour begins with a visit to the Glass House Mountains Lookout, where awe-inspiring vistas of the iconic peaks set the stage for the day ahead. After soaking in the breathtaking scenery, the adventure continues to the Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve, featuring an elevated platform that offers spectacular views of the heritage-listed mountains. The reserve is a haven for diverse wildlife and showcases the natural beauty of the area. Next, the vibrant town of Maleny beckons, with its eclectic mix of artisanal shops, cafes, and stunning countryside, perfect for exploring. Finally, Montville's quaint charm rounds out the experience, where visitors can enjoy art galleries and local boutiques amid breathtaking ocean views.
This extraordinary tour is not just an escape into nature, but also makes an exceptional gift for friends and family seeking memorable experiences. Whether it's a birthday celebration, an anniversary, or just a thoughtful gesture, the Glass House Mountains, Maleny, and Montville Tour promises to create cherished memories that last a lifetime. Give the gift of adventure and let loved ones explore the captivating beauty of Queensland's hinterland!
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Experience Overview:
Glass House Mountains, Maleny And Montville Tour From BrisbaneSmall group tour usually around 5 people. This tour offers panoramic views over the Glass House Mountains, Caloundra, Maroochydore, Moreton Island and Brisbane. Mary Cairncross Discovery Centre features an elevated viewing platform and the education centre with a combination of traditional interactive displays, multi-sensory experiences and exhibits. With its wide variety of goods and food experiences on offer, a trip to Maleny never disappoints. Located high in the Blackall Ranges is at the heart of the Sunshine Coast Hinterland in Queensland. Maleny is a small town of around 5,000 people with a concentration of artists, foodies, musicians and alternative lifestylers. The drive to Montville offers spectacular scenery both west and east to the ocean. Perched on the Blackall Range, Montville village is home to art galleries, cosy coffee shops and boutique stores where you’ll find everything from handmade beanies to one-off sculptures made by local artists.
Meeting Point
The Westin Brisbane
111 Mary St, Brisbane City QLD 4000, Australia
Meet you on the street.
What to expect:
Duration: between 8 hours and 9 hours
Glass House Mountains Lookout
Glass House Woodford Road, Beerburrum, 4517, Queensland
This tour has 4 hours of driving time. The Sunshine Coast Hinterland—our destination— is 1.5 hours drive north of Brisbane. Sometimes we can strike traffic on the return journey to Brisbane.
Making a wonderful start to any journey is the view from the lookout of the Glass House Mountains. Study the signs at the lookout area to identify the various peaks of the well-known Glass House Mountains. Take an optional 800m stroll along the Glass House Mountains lookout track, which starts at one side of the day-use area and returns on the other side. This easy track takes you about 30 mins and is worth the time as it takes you along the side of the hill through open scribbly gum forest with grass trees, and down through a wet eucalypt forest gully with emergent rainforest species. Enjoy breathtaking views of the Glass House Mountains and surrounds from lookouts, then continue on the sometimes steep track through ironbark and tallowwood eucalypt forests back to the day-use area.
45 minutes
Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve
148 Mountain View Road, , Maleny, 4552, Queensland
Offering the most spectacular views of the heritage listed Glass House Mountains, the Mary Cairncross Discovery Centre features an elevated viewing platform and the education centre with a combination of traditional interactive displays, multi-sensory experiences and exhibits. Though a remnant of the rainforests that once covered the Blackall Range, the Reserve is a living museum of diverse plant and animal life. The reserve is a Queensland icon with highly significant conservation values and has been a popular destination for residents and visitors for more than 50 years attracting about 200,000 people annually from around the country and overseas. Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve is committed to conserving and enhancing the natural habitat of the area, and providing a valued community resource for education, research, recreation and enjoyment. Listen to the striking call of the catbird and imagine yourself back in time as you walk through this stunning patch of remnant rainforest.
45 minutes
Maleny
Maleny, Queensland
With its wide variety of goods and food experiences on offer, a trip to Maleny never disappoints. Located high in the Blackall Ranges is at the heart of the Sunshine Coast Hinterland in Queensland. During the year Maleny is host to many events and festivals including the Maleny Music Weekend and the Maleny Wood Expo. Situated near the picturesque Glass House Mountains and inland from Caloundra the hills of Maleny support the local dairy industry. The surrounding countryside includes highlights such as Kondallilla Falls, Gardeners Falls, and Lake Baroon. The main street of Maleny is lined with bookstores, cafes, galleries and small traders with the local Maple Street Co-op offering a huge range of goods.
1 hour, 15 minutes
Montville
Montville, Queensland
Perched on the Blackall Range, this quaint village is home to art galleries, cosy coffee shops and boutique stores where you’ll find everything from handmade beanies to one-off sculptures made by local artists. The drive to Montville offers spectacular scenery both west and east to the ocean. First settled in 1887, Montville is located close to the Kondalilla National Park. Hikers can access the Sunshine Coast Hinterland Great Walk from Montville – a trail that stretches 58 kilometres and offers panoramic views of the coast and hinterland.
1 hour, 15 minutes
Details & Important Info
Additional Experience Details & Important Information
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellations & Refunds
Reservation Changes, Cancellations & Refunds
Changes to reservations for tickets can be made until 3 days prior to the date scheduled. Reservations may be re-scheduled by the operator of the activity due to reasons such as weather, minimum participation requirements, mechanical issues or other interruptions beyond their control.
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Brisbane Sunshine Coast Hinterland Day Tour
Queensland
people
1 participant
hours
- • Explore the Scenic Sunshine Coast Hinterland in Queensland
- • Enjoy an 8 to 9 Hour Adventure Through Beautiful Landscapes
- • Visit Queensland's Most Celebrated Scenic Reserve at Mary Cairncross
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