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Sunshine Coast Delights: Scenic Culinary Experience Maleny and Montville, and Bushtucker Cruise

Embark on a genuine cultural exploration in Mooloolaba, delving into maritime history, the world of bushtucker foods, and the richness of Indigenous culture, while basking in the breathtaking beauty of the Hinterland Region.

Enjoy Two Unique Experiences on Separate Days

Mooloolaba Fusion Adventure, Combine two unforgettable experiences across two separate days in one. Start with our Scenic Culinary Experience: Discover Maleny and Montville, featuring the best of Sunshine Coast’s beauty, cheese tastings, award-winning wines, and scenic vistas. Then, step aboard the heritage-listed Spray of the Coral Coast Bushtucker Cruise for a 2-hour cruise. Enjoy native-inspired canapés, expertly crafted with fresh local produce and bush tucker elements, complemented by your choice of drink

Sunshine Coast Hinterland Scenic Culinary Experience: Discover Montville and Maleny (Tue, Fri and Sun)

Door-to-door Pick-up Included

Escape to the heart of the Sunshine Coast Hinterland, where lush landscapes, charming towns, and world-class wineries await. Here’s a glimpse of what you can expect:

Scenic Drive: Sit back and relax as we wind through breathtaking countryside, offering postcard-worthy views at every turn.
Montville & Maleny: Explore the picturesque villages of Montville and Maleny, known for their artisan shops, galleries, and stunning vistas.
Winery Visits: Taste the finest wines the region offers with visits to local wineries, where you’ll sample exquisite vintages.
Gourmet Lunch: Savor a delectable two-course lunch at one of the region’s top restaurants, prepared to delight your taste buds.
Rainforest Stroll: Take a leisurely walk through the enchanting Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve rainforest, where you’ll be rewarded with panoramic views of the Glass House Mountains.
Expert Guide: Our knowledgeable guide will share captivating stories about the area’s history, culture, and natural wonders.

Bushtucker Cruise (Daily 11.30 am or 1:30 pm)

Own Arrangements to Mooloolaba Wharf

*Select your preferred date for the cruise during check-out

Embark on a unique Bushtucker Cruise through the scenic Mooloolaba canals aboard a heritage-listed vessel. Enjoy a native-inspired menu crafted by an onboard chef, paired with cultural insights that highlight the region’s rich history and Indigenous heritage.

Cultural Commentary: Gain insights into local history, ecology, and traditional practices from your guide.
Bushtucker-Inspired Menu: Savour a 5-course menu featuring fresh local produce, seafood, and bushtucker elements, offering an authentic taste of the region’s native flavours.
Beverage Options: Choose from champagne, local beer, or non-alcoholic drinks to complement your meal.
Relaxing Scenic Cruise: Enjoy panoramic views of the Mooloolaba canals and lush surroundings during the 2-hour journey.
Licensed Bar: Access a selection of local spirits, beers, and cocktails for a complete culinary experience.
Historical Vessel: Cruise aboard the Spray of the Coral Coast, a vessel with historical significance, enhancing your connection to the past.
Educational Experience: Learn about sustainability, waterways, and food connections on the Bushtucker Cruise.

Scenic Culinary Experience: Discover Montville and Maleny Tour Highlights

Immerse yourself in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland’s lush landscapes, charming villages, and renowned wineries
Savor a delectable two-course meal at a top hinterland restaurant
Walk through the Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve for stunning Glass House Mountain vistas
Learn about the region’s history and culture from our expert guide

Bushtucker Cruise Highlights

Deepen your connection to maritime history, Indigenous culture, and native cuisine

2-hour cruise through Mooloolaba canals aboard a heritage-listed vessel
Chef-prepared 5-course menu featuring seasonal local produce, seafood, and bushtucker ingredients
1 glass of champagne or local beer on tap
Licensed bar with beer, wine, spirits, and specialty native-infused cocktails
Cultural commentary on local history, waterways, and sustainability
Live Yidaki (didgeridoo) and Warup (drum) performances by the crew
Interactive educational experience with onboard entertainment and commentary

Combo Deal Includes

Stunning Views of the Glass House Mountains
Sample Award-Winning local & international cheeses
2-Course Gourmet Lakeside Lunch
Free time to explore Maleny and Montville villages
Cellar Door flight of wine (or beer) tasting
Sample box of Handmade Belgian chocolates to take home
2 - hour cruise through Mooloolaba canals aboard Heritage-List vessel
Up to 5-course bushtucker-inspired menu on the cruise, featuring native ingredients and fresh local produce.
1 glass of champagne or local beer on tap
Live Yidaki (didgeridoo) and Warup (drum) performances by the crew

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Here's What You'll Get...

2-Course Lunch - Day Tour
Visit a Local Cellar Door to Sample 4 Great Wines (or Beers)
Hand Pick a Box of 5 Handmade Belgian Chocolates to Take Home
Sample Award-Winning Local and International Cheeses
Visit 3 Amazing Scenic Lookouts
Enjoy Free Time to Explore Maleny & Montville
Cruise - 2- Hours Through Mooloolaba canals aboard heritage-list vessel
Cruise - Up to 5-course bushtucker-inspired menu on the cruise
Cruise - 1 Glass of Champagne, Beer, or non-alcoholic drink
Cruise - Delight in live performances of the Yidaki (didgeridoo) and Warup (drum)

Combo Price

Adult Save $65pp

$354pp

Child 5-14

$229pp

Infant

FREE

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What Others Are Saying

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Karen B.

My husband and I took the Eumundi Market Tour yesterday, and the whole morning could not have run more smoothly. Thanks to Peter, our driver - he was friendly and informative. We will definitely be recommending Coast to Hinterland Tours to our friends and family upon our return to NZ.

Response from the owner:That is wonderful to hear. I will let Peter know about your feedback. Very much appreciated. Hope to see you next time.

Ayleen X

Our driver Peter, was very nice and told us about the towns that we passed along the way.

Response from the owner:Thank you Ayleen.

amanda

Had a fabulous day with C2H tours. Jan was friendly, informative, professional and created a super fun and relaxed day. Thx for your confident driving and local knowledge. Wld definitely tour with you again. Helped that the weather was also stunning. Only small thought is if they dont produce their own cheese maybe pick another form of produce or do the co-op dairy tour. But all in all a super fun day and the sneaky treehouse tour was a fabulous bonus thx heaps Jan 🙏🏻💖 loved it

Response from the owner:Wonderful review and thanks you for the constructive feedback regarding the cheese stop.

Amanda R.

We had a wonderful time on our transfer and time at Eumundi markets. Peter was very kind and we enjoyed hearing all the information he told us about the surroundings. Thank you Peter for a lovely day!

Response from the owner:Thank you Amanda, I'll be sure to pass on your comments to Peter. We hope to see you next time.

Sarah H.

Highly recommend for those staying near Noosa and need and easy way to get to the ginger factory and or the Emundi markets. Comfortable and air conditioned mini bus.
Rob our driver was a delight, had car seat options for my kids and also took us to stop and check out the markets when we finished early at the factory.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Sarah for taking the time to leave a review of our Eumundi market transfer service very much appreciated

Tracey W.

Response from the owner:Thank you for the five star review Tracey

Kathy G.

We had a wonderful tour, Lucas our guide and driver is amazing. The venues, sites, commentary and timings had the goldilocks effect, not too long, not too short, just right. Both my husband and I would highly recommend this tour, we have visited the Sunshine Coast many times but taking this tour opened our eyes and experiences to things we never know were there. Such a lovely, lovely day and Lucas is wonderful

Response from the owner:That is wonderful to hear. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of our culinary tour.

Carol J.

Fabulous day with Jan who was knowledgeable, thoughtful, very friendly and inclusive. We enjoyed a day in the hinterland learning much about the area and indulging in yummy food. Maleny and Montville were charming and great local artisan experiences, gifts and food. Highly recommend.

Response from the owner:That’s wonderful to hear. Thank you so much for taking the time to leave for a review. That means a lot to small business.

Leslie H.

Eumundi Markets Tour, easy, friendly, timely. Geoff and Mark made us feel very welcome and shared their experiences of life in and around Noosa. This is our second trip with them and we look forward to booking again in the future.

Response from the owner:Thank you Leslie for the review of our Eumundi Markets transfer service. Much appreciated.

sue T.

Great way to go to the Eumundi market with no parking problems

Response from the owner:Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of our Eumundi market bus transfer service thank you Sue

lynelle P.

Bus trip is amazing! 🤩

Response from the owner:Great to hear, thank you for taking the time to leave a review.

Peter M.

Response from the owner:Thank you for the five stars Peter

Olivia J.

Super great!

Response from the owner:Thank you so much for the five star review

Pat S.

Today we did a trip to Eumundi Market with David! We had a great trip with a wonderful driver David. David was so friendly helpful and informative! The market was a great experience and we would thoroughly recommend David! Such a pleasurable trip! A big Thankyou to David!

Response from the owner:Thank you Pat for your review of our Eumundi Markets Transfer Service.

Kerry M.

We had a great day going to Eumundi Markets driven by Bob. Pick-up at our accommodation on time, comfy van, information along the way. Returned to Maroochydore via the scenic coast road. Highly recommended

Response from the owner:Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for our Eumundi market transfer service. We hope to see you next time Kerry.

Darryl P.

Tour provided by Rob to the Eudumundi markets and returning via Noosa Heads was excellent.

Response from the owner:Thanks Daryl for taking the time to leave a review.

John J.

Arrived on time, Rob was fun and helpful. Reasonable price.

Response from the owner:Thank you John…

michelle V.

Myself & a friend went on the Sunshine Coast Hinterland Scenic Culinary Experience: Discover Montville and Maleny, I feel for what we got from the tour it was very overpriced. We went cheese tasting at a shop in Maleny & then "chocolate tasting" at a different shop, we were offered to try a piece of 3 different chocolates on a plate in the middle of the shop floor. It would have been a better experience if we went somewhere that showed you how the cheese and/or chocolate was made. There were 5 of us in total in the trip & we were all under the impression that we would be visiting a winery at some point but all we received were two glasses of wine at lunch. The town of Maleny was beautiful, we had lunch at Secrets by the lake & it was wonderful we then headed for Montville but unfortunately by the time we arrived there most of the shops were closed or closing. Our tour guide for the day was Lucas & he was fantastic, very knowledgeable, very friendly & a lot of fun, he was the person that made the tour worthwhile. For $275 per person I feel we should have been offered more.

Response from the owner:Thank you for your feedback on the Sunshine Coast Hinterland Scenic Culinary Experience. We’re sorry to hear the tour didn’t fully meet your expectations. While our website reflects the inclusions, we agree it may need a review to ensure everything is clearer. Your constructive feedback is very much appreciated, as it helps us ensure we meet and exceed expectations in the future.

Sam H.

Response from the owner:Thank you for the 5* review Sam

David M.

We took the Eumundi Markets tour with these guys.... Highly recommend. We could not fault these guys - a friendly reliable service....thanks heaps.

Response from the owner:Lovey to hear David. Thank you

Francine K.

Excellent choice for a stress free trip to the really busy Eumundi market. Great driver, on time and very friendly. Would definitely recommend.

Response from the owner:Wonderful to hear thank you so much for leaving a review for our Eumundi market transfer service

Laura F.

Peter is a fantastic tour guide! Super friendly, really helpful and very knowledgeable. We would definitely recommend Peter for a tour and would do it again!

Response from the owner:Wonderful to hear, thank you Laura for taking the time to leave a review for small business

Andrea

We did the Scenic Food and Wine tour today with our guide Jan and a wonderful family from Norway. What a day! Jan was amazing, fun, and knowledgeable. Do this tour everyone if you have a day free. The wine, chocolate, and cheese tasting were great. the meal and hospitality at Secrets on the Lake were perfect, and Jan made sure we had time to tour the townships, spend time viewing beautiful scenery and we had the chance encounter paragliding launch. Top tour and guide

Response from the owner:And what a perfect time to visit the Sunshine Coast Andrea to explore our Hinterland region thank you for the review

Tonje H.

Fantastisk sjåfør, Jan, hentet oss hjemme. Kunnskapsrik og omsorgsfull hele veien. Fantastiske utkikkspunkt, nydelig mat, spennende vinsmaking og deilig sjokolade. Denne turen anbefales.

Response from the owner:Wonderful to hear you enjoyed our culinary tour of the h hinterland

cara B.

Great trip to Eumundi Markets!

Response from the owner:Thank you Kara for leaving a review for our Eumundi Markets bus transfer service.

Donna H.

Thanks Lucas for taking us to Eumundi markets today! We had a great time and your service was exemplary. It was a pleasure to meet you and it was a great trip

Response from the owner:Thank you Donna. I’ll be sure to pass on your kind words to Lucas.

Jodie F.

Went on the coast to hinterland tour yesterday which was fabulous. Dave our tour guide and driver was professional and extremely knowledgeable. He made our experience very enjoyable. Thank you Dave 😀

Response from the owner:Wonderful to hear, thank you Jodie for taking the time to leave a review. Very much appreciated.

jane H.

Great day tour exceeded expectations .l

Response from the owner:Wonderful to hear, thanks however you for your review of our culinary tour.

Jay H.

Nice little day trip. Live pretty locally and visited places, we wouldn't normally stop at, so well worth it

Response from the owner:Thank you Jay, much appreciated

Jacqui P.

Response from the owner:Thank you for taking the time to leave a 5-star review. Much appreciated

Chloe V.

John the bus driver was so amazing and so lovely I love him so much

Response from the owner:Thank you Chloe.....I'll be sure to pass on your comment to Jon.

Bruce M.

We would have liked to have fine weather for the Culinary tour experience of the Hinterland. The tastings were good and the lunch stop was very scenic. Our bus driver, Lucas, was very helpful and did his best to accommodate the dreadful weather. No lookout photos, just whiteout. I'm sure that in good weather, this trip would be well worth the time as it is a beautiful part of the Sunshine Coast and a great day out.

Response from the owner:Thank you Bruce, one thing we can't control is the weather on the day however the Hinterland has its own climate to some degree. Many thanks for taking the time to leave a review.

Kim B.

We thoroughly enjoyed our Coast to Hinterland tour and delicious lunch at Secrets on the Lake.
Jan was a fantastic tour guide, engaging, friendly and knowledgeable. Highly recommend 🤩

Response from the owner:Thank you, Kim for taking the time to leave a review of our Interland culinary tour

Dinah D.

The Coast to Hinterland tour was great. Jan our guide was very friendly, informative and fun to spent the day with. I would highly recommend the tour to anyone wanting to have a great day out.

Response from the owner:Thank you Dinah, we're glas you enjoyed our Culinary Tour. Hope to see you next time

Dianne J.

Great tour and our tour guide Rob was very knowledgeable and good fun

Response from the owner:Great to hear, thank you Dianne.

Bridget T.

We recently booked our staff for a clay bird shooting, gin distillery and brewery tour and it was the best day. Not only did our group have a great time the team were so helpful and accomodating during the organising and booking process. Always helpful when we had to make inquiries or changes to our booking. Our tour guide Dave was an absolute legend and topped of our amazing experience. Thank you for a great day!!!

Response from the owner:What a great way to end the year with a gin tasting. Thank you for your business, very much appreciated.

Tom D.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Tom. Very much appreciated.

David T.

Great day seeing the hinterlands with an amazing lunch. David did an awesome job driving us around and was very informative and accomodating to the groups needs. Highly recommended 👌

Response from the owner:Thank you David, I hope you got a good taste of the Sunshine Coast. Hope to see you nexct time.

Shona B.

Just wanted to say that driver ‘ROB’ was our driver on the Coach to Eumundi Markets last Saturday. Thats the second time hes been our driver- he was last year too. Rob is very polite and a fabulous driver. Hes an asset to your company. Hope hes there next year when we cone back- might have to ask that he be our driver again.

Response from the owner:We have nine drivers, however how wonderful you had the Rob second year in a row and that he delivered consistent customer service. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review.

jess C.

We had a great recent experience with Coast to Hinterland tours, travelling from Mooloolaba to the Eumundi markets. Nothing was too much trouble, we travelled with our 6 month old baby and the team was happy to arrange a car seat for us, pick up was punctual on the day and our bus driver Jan was so lovely and informative about the area, 10/10 would recommend.

Response from the owner:Thank you Jess, it was our pleasure.

Greg D.

Lovely stroll around Eumundi Markets, thanks Peter for the informative trip on the way up and back.

Response from the owner:Thank you Greg, Glad you enjoyed the And Andy markets and Peter's informative Trip. We certainly hope to see you next time.

John R.

Peter was a great driver and a great person. Very po L ite and obliging.

Response from the owner:Thank you John for taking the time to leave a review, they really help small business . 👍

LoviMont

We had an excellent day on the tour to Eumundi Markets. Dave, our driver was excellent, very informative and funny. We had plenty of time to explore the markets and the bus ride was very comfortable. Highly recommend.

Response from the owner:Thank you so much for taking the time to leave. Review very much appreciated and we hope to see you next time.

Jacqui M.

Kudos to Coast to Hinterland Tours, we had an early staff Christmas Party yesterday, what an absolute awesome day we all had.

They personally picked us up from Mooloolaba with our tour
starting with a trip up to Mary Cairncross Rainforest reserve where we had a light morning tea with Bubbles of course 🥂

Then to Maleny Chocolate Factory where we could choose a take home gift 🎁 what a suprise. 🤗😋

Next stop was to King Ludwigs Restaurant, Bier & Wein Bar in Maleny for the most informative and entertaining wine / beer tasting ever 🍷🍺.Bravo 🙌🙌🙌

Gerrads lookout was next on our agenda and the views back to the Coast didn't disappoint .

Lunch was at Secrets on the Lake at Montville, such an awesome space so tranquil.

Oh my what a treat , such a beautiful lunch and dessert 😋 🥂🍺🍹we were each given a red rose on departure by the Matre d'
🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹
We felt very special! 😊

Our next destination The Flamehill winery where we sampled some lovely wines while looking over beautiful views 🍾🥃🥂

Last but certainly not least we ended our tour at Sunshine and Sons Distillery @ Woombye for Vodka, Gin and Rum tasting, owner Micheal and his lovely assistant Ash took us through a myriad of sensational tastes each one quite unique.

Our Tour guides Owner Mark aka 'Pine nuts' and his assistant Mark made our day delightful in every way nothing was too much trouble, their service was exemplary.
Thank you.😊

Response from the owner:So funny, who is this ‘pinenutz”. Thank you for taking the time to review. It was our pleasure to show you around the Hinterland for your Christmas social get-together.

84gordy

Took the Eumundi market bus. Highly recommended. Saves time to find a park. You have 3 hrs to walk around the markets which gives you a chance to look at everything. Had Peter as the driver. Was very informative.

Response from the owner:Wonderful to hear you enjoyed our Eumundi Markets Transfer Service. Thank you for the review.

PAULINA P.

Response from the owner:Thank you so much for the five stars

Nicola C

We booked a day trip to the Eumundi Markets with Coast to Hinterland Tours. Great service from the company, who were very quick to respond to our messages on the day when there was an issue with the pick-up time. Rob our driver was very friendly and accommodating. We will definitely be booking day trips with this company again.

Response from the owner:Thank you Nicola, much appreciated. We’re glad you enjoyed our Eumundi Market service.

ruchi P.

We loved our tour with lovely tour guide Rob. Very well planned and organized. Rob was very friendly and made us all feel comfortable. Highly recommended 👌

Response from the owner:Thank you Ruchi for your comments on our hinterland culinary tour experience

Radley de S.

eumundi market tour. Was a very good outing. Driver John was outstanding. Was on time with pick up and drop off. Provided excellent info on things to see and do at the market and on the way.

Response from the owner:Thank you for taking the time to review our Eumundi Markets transfer service, much appreciated