Sunshine Coast & Hinterland Tours
Foodies, we’re about to give you some news that is going to make your mouth water more than ever before! The Sunshine Coast has amazing beaches, stunning weather, nature to make your jaw drop, and a vibrant atmosphere to enjoy, but it also has amazing food!
The Sunshine Coast has a food trail and you can create your own route according to your needs.
Good news indeed!
Why is The Sunshine Coast a Foodie’s Heaven?
The weather, the close proximity to the sea, and the lush and fertile land basically mean that everything grown in this region is bound to be delicious and healthy, too. Organic fare is a big thing in Queensland overall, and in an attempt to be healthy, you can easily work your way around the region and taste some of the most delicious, fresh, and fantastic foods, drinks, wines, and beers on offer.
Of course, seafood is a big deal here too. The coast is lapped by warm, crystal-clear water, and they are rich in delicious seafood to try. If you’re a prawn fan, you’ll find king prawns tiger prawns in abundance, mud crabs, and a whole host of other delicious things to try.
There are many small seafood restaurants as you travel along the coastline. These are not only lower in cost but have a more intimate feel, with a stunning view of the countryside.
The local area is also ideal for growing fresh fruits, and you will easily find avocados, mangoes, pineapples, and strawberries. There are beehives to create fresh honey, dairy farms that produce delicious camel milk, and cheese made from rich and creamy goat’s milk.
Farmers’ markets are everywhere too, so you can head off and peruse what is on offer in the beautiful countryside.
Love Australian Wine?
If you’re a wine lover, you’ll find countless local Australian Wines on offer.
There are many wineries around the Sunshine Coast, but Sirromet Wines is one of the largest. Here, you can enjoy a wine tour, learn about how the wine is produced, and then taste a few different options before perhaps taking a bottle or two home with you at the end of the day!
There is also an award-winning restaurant on-site, which only serves dishes made of organic, locally-grown produce. You’re in for a treat if you visit!
If you’re not a wine fan but you’re more of a beer fan, you’ll find plenty of farmer’s markets that also allow you to try a few locally brewed choices. Beware, this type of beer is a little stronger than the stuff you buy in the supermarket, but it’s certainly delicious!
The Noosa Eat & Drink Festival
If you’re visiting the Sunshine Coast at the end of May, you might just be in time to catch the fantastic Noosa Eat & Drink Festival. This year, the drink festival returns on May 30 and will be on till June 2nd. This eventful Drink Festival brings together some of the best local producers of various foods and drinks.
Set on the waterfront, this drink festival is a fantastic day out, and you could spread your time over a couple of days to make the most of it. There are plenty of places to stay around this festival village, and you’ll get to check out some of the stunning beaches like the Noosa main beach, wetlands, and hinterland scenery whilst you’re there.
How to Plan Your Sunshine Coast Food Trail Adventure
You have two main options here – you can either plan your trail yourself, or you can have it done for you.
The coast is packed with foodie destinations, such as the farmer’s markets and a whole host of delicious and famous restaurants. It’s hard to plan your route unless you do a lot of research or you have some prior knowledge of the area.
That said, it’s not impossible, and many online resources like Tourism Noosa website can help you do so. There are many accommodation options along the way, so you can tie it all in to create a fantastic and very memorable road trip.
Secondly, you could have a company arrange a bespoke trip for you. Many tour companies offer Sunshine Coast Food Trail adventures including Noosa’s restaurants, and you simply need to Google to find the best one for you.
Some tours will focus more on seafood, some will focus more on the countryside, and some will go more towards the ocean and let you discover all the hidden gems. You need to think about where you want to focus your attention and then do your research from there.
It’s certainly a good idea to head into the rural areas if you can, as this is where you’ll find the best and freshest produce. There is nothing better than feeling the juice of a fresh strawberry drip down your chin or tasting the zing of pineapple fresh off the tree and enjoying the mouth-watering days.
A Destination to Make Your Mouth Water
Whilst the Sunshine Coast is most famous for its beaches and hinterland, as well as the vibrant Brisbane city life, there is so much more to this area than just that!
Foodies will fall over in pleasure when they taste the freshness of the produce from around these parts. Even if you don’t have the most sophisticated palate in the world, you won’t fail to be bowled over by the explosion of taste.
The sheer number of restaurants with unique restaurant events will be enough to keep you more than occupied.
The food found in big restaurants around the Queensland area will be a real mixture of influences, with Asians being the most prominent. These big-scale restaurants are easily found in Brisbane, but if you venture a little further off the beaten track, hidden gems await you!
