Sunshine Coast Hinterland Maleny and Montville Tour

This is an all-inclusive tour of Maleny, Montville and the Sunshine Coast Hinterland with award winning Joel's Journeys Noosa, Queensland and Australia Top Tour Guide winner. This shared tour will operate with a minimum of 3 adults.
Escape to the Sunshine Coast Hinterland for the day on our Maleny and Montville Tour with the unique Montville Artisan Village, lunch, wine tasting, chocolate tasting, guided old-growth rainforest walk, waterfall, and panoramic views of the Glass House Mountains and Sunshine Coast. By the days end you will have looked out at the entire Sunshine Coast coastline from Noosa to Caloundra, around to the Glass House Mountains, and on a clear day, Moreton Island.

What's included:

• Commentary throughout the day from experienced host
• Montville Artisan Village with plenty of time to explore
• All-inclusive tour with award-winning Joel's Journeys Noosa, Queensland and Australia Top Tour Guide
• Panoramic views of Glass House Mountains and Sunshine Coast
• Door to door pick-up and drop-off at your home or accommodation
• Guided walk through remnant old-growth rainforest with birds, wallabies & giant trees
• Comfort of a luxury vehicle with reclining seats, individual USB ports, air-conditioning & heating
• Chocolate tasting of handmade Belgian chocolates
• Sightseeing and stunning ridgeline drives

What to expect:

Duration: 9 hours

Mapleton

Mapleton, Queensland

Our first stop is at the top of Mapleton Falls for tea and coffee compliments of Joel's Journeys. This location offers incredible views looking over the Obi Obi Valley and subtropical rainforest all around.

30 minutes

Montville

Montville, Queensland

A lovely ridgeline drive atop the Blackall Range will then land us in Montville Artisan Village, the prettiest and most unique little village on the hinterland.
You will begin your Montville experience by indulging in some of the finest artisan Belgian chocolates in the region with a chocolate tasting included at Montville's favourite chocolate factory.
You will have over an hour to explore the wonderful Montville Artisan Village and its many novelty shops, galleries and artisan delights.

1 hour, 15 minutes

Gerrards Lookout

Maleny-Montville Road, Maleny, 4552, Queensland

Next, a ridgeline drive will take us to a panoramic lookout with views of the entire Sunshine Coast coastline, from Noosa to Caloundra and as far as Moreton Island on a clear day.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve

148 Mountain View Road, , Maleny, 4552, Queensland

We then journey further along the ridgeline to the Maleny region where we will take you on a guided nature walk through a mesmerising remnant old-growth rainforest with giant native trees, many singing birds, pademelons (wallabies) and more. This walk is 1.2km and relatively flat. For those who don't feel comfortable doing this walk, you can joyfully spend your time at the entrance, where there is a discovery centre and cafe with views of the Glass House Mountains.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

McCarthy's Lookout

563 Mountain View Rd, Maleny, 4552, Queensland

Following our nature walk we take a short drive to another panoramic lookout where you will experience one of the most stunning and photographed views in Australia, with unimpeded views of the picturesque Glass House Mountains.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Flaxton

Flaxton, Queensland

We will then go to a charming hinterland cottage cafe for your included lunch and drink. Attached to this cafe is shop filled with local produce, art and crafts.

1 hour

Flame Hill Vineyard

249 Western Ave, Montville, 4560, Queensland

A drive through the Maleny village and back along the ridgeline will get us to our last stop, where you can reflect on this amazing day as you participate in a mountain top wine tasting with ocean views at the local’s favourite winery and vineyard.
After the wine tasting you can then recline your seats and enjoy the journey back down the mountain in comfort, and we will have you back to your accommodation no later than approximately 5:30pm, in time for sunset and dinner.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included