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Private Half-Day Scenic, Food, and Wine Private Tour

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What to Expect

Not everyone has a full day to spare, but everyone deserves a taste of the Sunshine Coast’s spectacular hinterland. That’s exactly what our Half-Day Scenic Food Wine Private Tour delivers – a handpicked selection of the very best stops from our acclaimed full-day experience, thoughtfully condensed into an unforgettable morning or afternoon.

Your journey begins at the Mary Cairncross Tree Viewing Platform in Maleny, where breathtaking views of the iconic Glass House Mountains set the tone for the adventure ahead. From there, choose your own indulgence – a curated tasting of award-winning local and international cheeses at Maleny Food Co., or a premium wine tasting flight at Flame Hill Vineyard. Either way, you are in for a treat that perfectly captures the region’s celebrated food and drink heritage, followed by sweeping panoramic views of the Sunshine Coast at Gerrard’s Lookout.

Your half-day concludes with a highlight guests consistently describe as the standout of any hinterland visit – a 2-course gourmet lakeside lunch at Secrets on the Lake, set in the rainforest on the shores of Lake Baroon near Montville. If you prefer wine over cheese, simply skip the cheese tasting and enjoy a wine tasting at Flame Hill Vineyard after lunch instead.

With complimentary door-to-door transfer included throughout, every detail is taken care of so you can simply sit back, breathe in the mountain air, and savour each moment.

Highlights

Experience the very best of the Sunshine Coast Hinterland in a perfectly curated half-day.
Take in breathtaking views of the National Heritage-listed Glasshouse Mountains from the Mary Cairncross viewing platform.
Delight in a curated tasting of award-winning local and international cheeses – or opt for a premium wine tasting instead.
Soak in sweeping coastal panoramas stretching from Coolum to Bribie Island at Gerrard’s Lookout.
Savour a sumptuous two-course lunch at the lakeside restaurant Secrets on the Lake – a true hinterland dining icon.

Pick-up Information

Pick-up & drop-off location as requested

Complimentary door-to-door pick-up and drop-off at all Sunshine Coast locations are included.
For Brisbane pick-up, an additional $320 per group return transfer.
For North Brisbane pick-up, including North Lakes and Caboolture, an extra $280 per group return transfer.

Pick-up Times Flexible

Pick-up times are adjustable for your convenience, with a suggested morning collection around 9.30 am and an evening return at approximately 5 pm

Price Includes

Stunning Views of the Glass House Mountains
Sample Award-Winning Local & International Cheese or Premium Wine Tasting
2-Course Gourmet Lakeside Lunch
Door-to-Door Pick-up and All transportation

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Your Perfect Day, Planned Just for You

Glass House Mountains Lookout

Your first stop is Mary Cairncross in Maleny, on the aptly named Mountain View Rd. It looks east off the Blackall Range towards the coast where you will enjoy the gorgeous National Heritage-listed Glass House Mountains.

Maleny Food Co. or Flame Hill Vineyard

Choose your own indulgence for this stop. At Maleny Food Co., experience the rich tradition of dairy excellence with a curated cheese-tasting session where you’ll sample an assortment of the region’s finest local and international cheeses, gaining insight into the local cheese-making craft in a setting that’s as educational as it is delicious.

Prefer wine? Head instead to Flame Hill Vineyard for a premium wine-tasting flight, where you’ll sip handcrafted wines made from local grapes while soaking in breathtaking views of the hinterland.

Gerrard’s Lookout

One of the two scenic lookouts we stop at will be Gerrard’s Lookout. High on the hill, this lookout offers coastline views of Coolum, Maroochydore, Caloundra and Bribie Island. Nearby

Lunch at Secrets on the Lake

Your gourmet lunch will be at Secrets on the Lake, which is set in the rainforest on the shores of Lake Baroon. This popular foodie destination near Montville enjoys panoramic views of the lake, where you’ll savour a delicious 2-course meal included in the tour.

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Half Day Private Tour for Small Groups

The cost per person is based on the minimum number of people in your group

Min 12 Adults

$195pp

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Min 10 Adults

$215pp

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$225pp

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$310pp

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$405pp

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$685pp

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For Your Half-Day Tour

Here's What You'll Get...

Stunning Views of the Glass House Mountains
Sample Award-Winning Local & International Cheese OR Wine Tasting
2-Course Gourmet Lakeside Lunch
Door-to-Door Pick-up and All transportation

What Others Are Saying

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seek

3 days ago

John was our tour driver and drove a total of 295.78 km for an excursion. We went from school to Yandina to Caboolture then back to Nambour. He didn't complain once or get annoyed or anything even with all the choir in the back from all of us singing to a speaker and music (it was funny). So thank you John if you see this :) and thank you to the boys at the back for the entertainment for the 4 hours of driving

Response from the owner:Thanks Seek..... I will indeed forward this through to Jon. Thanks for the five star review

Harrison B.

3 days ago

Johns the goat, made our day, goated tunes allowed would hire again

Response from the owner:Goated tunes?!.... I will have to ask Jon about this one, thank you for the review.

storm M.

3 days ago

He took us everywhere and was nice he let us put our music on and even waited in the car park

Response from the owner:Many thanks for the five star review

Rydah F.

3 days ago

Amazing us driver John made our day

Response from the owner:That's wonderful to hear. We hope to see you on board in the near future.

Patrick H.

3 days ago

Response from the owner:Thank you for the five star review Patrick. Much appreciated.

Carol E.

4 days ago

Great trip to Eumundi markets. Thanks Jan for your friendly & informative commentary🤗

Response from the owner:Thank you, Carol. Wonderful to hear you enjoyed our Eumundi market. Bus transfer.

Joanne R.

5 days ago

Fantastic day tour we were able tonight enjoy time to look around in places & not feel rushed it was a very well planned trip we have been on lots of other tours but this one is by far our best & Rob our driver made it even better he was so friendly & very knowledgeable about the area. Also we had the pleasure of meeting some lovely people on the bus we will definitely recommend this tour to our friends & when we come back will be doing it again thank you keep doing what you are doing as it is working Joanne & Lu

Response from the owner:Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review of our culinary tour. I'll be sure to pass on your comments to Rob.

Leslie L.

5 days ago

Great tour with Rob as our tour guide. Lunch venue was amazing, cheese tasting was incredible but most importantly Rob kept the group moving without ever making us feel rushed. Great experience,, great people - Thanks Rob.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Leslie. We've received a number of five star reviews from that tour. Seems like everyone gelled together quite nicely. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review

Rita H.

1 week ago

Great service, friendly and fun driver. Punctual and informative

Response from the owner:Thank you, Rita. Much appreciated.

Alison P.

1 week ago

Lovely experience , very easy going and relaxing tour :) would recommend to anyone wanting something nice and a relaxing trip

Response from the owner:Alison, we certainly hope to see you during your next visit. Thank you for leaving a review.

Sarah W.

2 weeks ago

My sister & I booked a tour to Eumundi Markets with Coast to Hinterland Tours. From start to end the service was awesome!! Mark always responded to my questions and emails so quickly and went out of his way to try and accommodate my requests. However, the best part of the day was our driver, Jan!!! Seriously, what a legend……. She was kind, funny and full of energy!!! She gave us lots of tips on the markets and information on the areas we travelled through on the way there and back. The markets were great, but Jan made it so much more. Thanks Coast to Hinterland Tours 😊

Response from the owner:Thank you, Sarah. That's a lovely review. It was our pleasure.

Susan M.

2 weeks ago

Enjoyable day travelling from Mooloolabah to Eumundi market with this company. Perfect amount you time to explore and relax at the market. Driver David was amazing. I have passed on this company's details to my daughter, who is a Travel Consultant on the Sunshine Coast. She hopes to utilise this company for her international clients in future.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Susan. That's wonderful and many thanks for passing on our details to your daughter. Much appreciated..

Andrew C.

2 weeks ago

Great reliable transport from this team

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

Annette M.

2 weeks ago

Jan was my driver and she was brilliant. Turned up exactly on time and easy conversation. Knows lots of local information and would highly recommend 👌

Response from the owner:Thank you Annette for the 5 start review, much appreciated

Linda E.

2 weeks ago

Bus on time Beautiful driver Jan Lovely time out to Eumundi Markets today! Awesome

Response from the owner:Super glad you enjoyed our Eumundi markets Bus transfer service, hope to see you next time.

Ronda L.

3 weeks ago

This company was the most cooperative with my pickup, after I got turned down by 4 others. Natasha was our driver for the hinterland experience in Malaney and Montville, and even with the rain she was able to give all of us a wonderful day. She also drove a bus load to Eumundi markets and all of her 'best' picks for food & coffee were spot on! Highly recommend this company!

Response from the owner:Thank you, Ronda, lovely to hear you had a positive experience and an enjoyable stay on the Sunshine Coast. Many thanks for the five star review. This makes a big difference to a small family business like ours.

Myfangwy V.

3 weeks ago

We hired a mini bus to take us on a family day out to Brisbane and back. We had 2 pick ups and 2 different venues in Brisbane. Dave was our driver, and he was amazing. He was a really good driver, so much fun but so professional. I would highly recommend this company . Thanks Dave for a great day. Cheers Myfangwy Vignon

Response from the owner:We’re pleased you had an enjoyable minibus charter , thank you for taking the time to leave a review.

Ron P.

3 weeks ago

A thoroughly enjoyable experience! Highly recommend. Although the weather put a bit if a damper on activities our Tour guide Natasha made up for it on a big way. Highlight of the day was an excellent dining and fine wine experience! Excellent value for money!

Response from the owner:Thank you Ron, wonderful to hear. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, much appreciated.

Anne M.

4 weeks ago

Fantastic day of visiting interesting and beautiful places in the hinterlands. Natasha was a wonderful hostess/guide, with lots of local knowledge about the region. Beautiful food, lovely company, well worth it!!

Response from the owner:Thank you Anne for leaving a review of our culinary tour. He certainly hope to see you next time.

Lee B.

1 month ago

Perfect Day Out – Stress-Free & Informative! The easiest way to see Eumundi! The resort pick-up and drop-off made the day completely seamless and stress-free. Our guide, Tasha, was fantastic—she shared so much interesting local history during our comfortable ride. The markets were incredible, packed with everything from delicious local flavors to high-quality artisan-made treasures. If you want a relaxing, informative, and well-organized tour, this is it. Thanks for a great day, Tasha!"

Response from the owner:Hello Lee, what a wonderful review. Thank you so much. I have passed on your comments to Natasha. Glad you enjoyed the Eumundi Markets and I hope the rain didn't damped your shopping.

Noeline P.

1 month ago

This was one of the best tours we have done. We had 5 adults on this tour. Peter was so informative and interesting and took us to see some wonderful places that we would not have seen had we done it on our own. All the food we had over the day that was part of the tour was also delicious starting with the lovely chocolate bar we got, then a delicious cheese board. Lunch at Secrets on the Lake was lovely and the restaurant and the views were just stunning.. then it was off to try some wine tasting . And more sight seeing. A wonderful day .Thank you so much Peter you are an asset to the company. To top the wonderful service off, we left our prescription glasses in the van and we rang the next morning. And another lovely driver dropped them off to our accommodation after his tour that day ...Top Service, Top company ,Top Drivers..Thankyou so much.

Response from the owner:What a lovely review. It was our pleasure Noeline, we're super glad you enjoyed the day out with us.

Anthony G.

1 month ago

Wonderful tour. Peter was awesome very knowledgeable and informative. Destinations were great especially for us as we didn't have walk to much to lookouts etc. Highly recommended this tour

Response from the owner:Thank you, Anthony. I'll pass on your five star review to Peter. We hope to see you next visit.

Adam D.

1 month ago

Had a great tour with Peter who kept us entertained with stories throughout the journey. Would recommend to anyone looking to do a day trip in the Hinterlands.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Adam. Seems it was a pleasant day for everyone on board based on the reviews, wonderful to hear.

Sharyn M.

1 month ago

Had an absolutely lovely day trip with this company. Dave was amazing. Really friendly, helpful and a safe, confident driver. Had a great time in Maleny, the cheese platter was delicious as were the chocs! I would have to say the highlight was lunch at Secrets on the Lake! Beautiful food, wine and scenery! Dave’s commentary along the way was really interesting and informative. Perhaps ditch the winery, (wines nothing special) and maybe spend a bit more time In Montville. Thanks for a great day. Can highly recommend this company. Andrew and Sharyn

Response from the owner:What a wonderful review thank you so much and thank you for your feedback regarding the winery. As they say we will take this under consideration. :)

Seylah C.

1 month ago

Amazing. The lady was lovely and so sweet . Definitely will be using them again

Response from the owner:That's wonderful to hear thank you Seylah

Nicole R.

2 months ago

I had such a comfortable and amazing experience with Jan, who was the driver. She was so informative and genuine! I recommend the Eumundi Markets Bus Transfer, if you aren’t keen on driving there; it’s hard to get a nice car spot… Overall was keen on susing out the 600+ stalls hahaha!

Response from the owner:Thank you, Nicole. I certainly hope you found something to take home markets, we hope to see you next time

Julie H.

2 months ago

Great day out travelling to Eumundi markets on a Wednesday. Bus was on time & Natasha the driver was very friendly.

Response from the owner:Wonderful to hear you enjoyed the transfer service to the markets Julie. We certainly hope to see you next time.

Bridget F.

2 months ago

Great experience friendly and knowledgeable driver

Response from the owner:Thank you for the five star review that is very much appreciated

Anthony C.

3 months ago

We enjoyed the tour very much. Our guide Dave was professional, informative and knowledgeable. We recommend this for an enjoyable day around the Sunshine Coast Hinterland.

Response from the owner:Thank you Anthony for taking the time to leave a review of our culinary Hinterland day tour. Hope to see you next time.

Louise J.

3 months ago

We thoroughly enjoyed the Sunshine Coast Hinterland Scenic Culinary Experience: Discover Montville and Maleny day tour. Our driver, Jan, was very knowledgeable and engaging throughout the tour. Both Montville and Maleny are quaint quirky towns and having free time to explore each was great. Lunch at Secrets on the Lake was delicious and the restaurant (including location) was extraordinary including fantastic views and items of interest. We will definitely do another day tour with Coast to Hinterland Tours when next in Noosa and surrounds.

Response from the owner:Thank you Louise for leaving a review for our culinary tour. It was our pleasure. We hope to see you next visit to the Sunshine..

Anita H.

3 months ago

Rob was friendly, on time & a safe driver

Response from the owner:Thank you, Anita. That's wonderful to hear. Glad you enjoyed our service.

Leslie H.

3 months ago

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. Update: our third Eumundi tour with Rob this time. Rob was very welcoming and friendly and went above and beyond to make sure we had a great experience. Great tour!

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

Belinda T.

3 months ago

A huge thank you to Rob for not only driving us safely but also being our tour guide and making the whole day so smooth and fun. 🎉

Response from the owner:Hello Belinda and thank you for leaving a five star review, it was certainly a pleasure. We hope to see you on board one day in the near future.

Kilno P.

3 months ago

An excellent day had with a small group of folk from Australia and the UK. Jan, our guide was attentive and knowledgeable giving just enough detailed information to easily understand and enjoy the places of interest we were visiting. She was unobtrusive but also very aware of any special needs of those in the group. Included was a lovely lunch provided in a scenic environment. No hesitation in recommending this tour to others. Thanks. Graham and Lyn.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Graham and Lyn that is wonderful to hear. I'll be sure to pass on your positive comments to Jan. Super glad you enjoyed our culinary experience.

Wendy S.

3 months ago

Our experience was fantastic and our driver Rob was the best! He was so very friendly and helpful !

Response from the owner:Thank you, Wendy. That's wonderful to hear and thank you for leaving a review..

Allison S.

3 months ago

Very enjoyable morning spent at Eumundi Markets, our bus driver was Rob, he was friendly, informative and a really nice guy

Response from the owner:Thank you for taking the top delivery review. Very much appreciated.

Brooke & D.

3 months ago

We went to the Ginger Factory today, Rob was our driver / tour guide, he was great ! He was really helpful & friendly. Thank you, we thoroughly enjoyed the day. Kind regards, Margaret & Brooke

Response from the owner:That’s wonderful to hear. Perhaps next time we can take you to the Eumundi markets thank you for leaving a review.

Ian F.

3 months ago

Natasha was brilliant - knowledge, flexible and good fun. She adapted the tour based on what we wanted and made suggestions about other places to visit and things to do. A great day out.

Response from the owner:What a lovely review. I’ll pass on your feedback to Natasha thank you so much for joining us yesterday.

Nyla G.

3 months ago

Had a wonderful time Natasha was great giving us a review on our travel ,

Response from the owner:Thank you, Nyla. I will certainly pass this on to Natasha. Your review is greatly appreciated.

Donna H.

3 months ago

Lovely day out with Rob (our drive) working through lookouts and wineries on the Sunshine Coast hinterland. Fantastic day out celebrating a 50th birthday, loved maleny chocolate factory visit. The wineries were lovely locations, my only small criticism is you couldn’t choose the wine you wanted to try as that was done for you. Lunch at Secrets on the lake was delicious. Rob was very accommodating getting group pics for us, and joining in on a chat and a laugh. Worth giving this tour a go for a girls day out!!

Response from the owner:Thank you, Donna. That's wonderful to hear noted about the selection of wine to taste however with both vineyards on the coast as a group that's not an option for our group, Tours, unfortunately. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review much appreciated

bruce G.

4 months ago

Very informative driver. Peter was friendly with many good suggestions.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Bruce. I'm glad you enjoyed our service. Hope to see you next time.

Amy S.

4 months ago

Peter was excellent!

Response from the owner:great to hear, best I pass on your comments to Peter when he returns to the depot. Thank you Amy. Hope you found something special at the markets!

pam L.

4 months ago

Amazing day out on the Hinterland Culinary tour. Everything so well arranged and enjoyed every moment of the day. Dave’s knowledge, cheerful banter, kindness and care were exceptional

Response from the owner:Thank you, Pam. Wonderful to hear and thank you for leaving a review. Very much appreciated.

Merrilyn M.

4 months ago

We had Rob drive us to Eumundi Markets today. He kept us all safe as we came so close to having an accident on the way there and on the way back. If not for his extremely quick reflexes we could all have become a statistic. He handle the situation like true professional. If you could score him 10 out of 10 stars we would. Love your work Rob and thanks so much for saving our lives. For ever grateful. Cheers Maz and Royce x We did a second tour today with Dave to the Hinterland. We had a fabulous day. The cheese tasting, lunch at Secrets on the lake and looking through the towns of Maleny and Montville was absolutely brilliant. Dave is a fantastic driver. Very knowledgeable and alot of fun. We visited several lookouts and the views are spectacular. I would like to say this tour is very worthwhile and would highly recommend it. Big thanks to Dave....you are a top block and we love your work. Thanks for a truly wonderful experience. Cheers Maz and Royce😀🍻🥳

Response from the owner:Thank you, Marilyn and indeed Rob is an extremely safe professional driver. He's a true asset to the business. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback and either a five star review..

Cara F.

4 months ago

We had a fabulous day out today on the Hinterland Scenic Culinary tour with David. From the start,letting us know he was running a few minutes late due to traffic issues, David provided an interesting commentary throughout the day and ensured all of us on the tour were comfortable and happy with what was happening. The cheese and chocolate tastings were great and the 2 course lunch at Secrets on the Lake was delicious, and the scenic stops were breathtaking. Thankyou for a wonderful experience .

Response from the owner:Thank you Cara for taking the time to leave your review of our culinary tour yesterday. The weather was perfect and we really thank you for booking one of our day trips. Till next time

jan

4 months ago

Went to Eumundi Markets with driver Rob. It was a rainy day with a couple of traffic incidents and Rob saved the day with is attentive and careful driving. He was very cheerful and friendly and I would recommend the tour. Janet and Penny

Response from the owner:Thank you, Jan. I've had a lengthy chat to Rob and yes, it sounds like he saved the day. Thankfully, he is an exceptional driver and managed to keep everyone safe on the day.

Jonathan D.

4 months ago

Great trip to Eumundi Markets. Dave was a great tour guide and host couldn’t recommend high enough. Communication with Grace in the office was just as great which made the overall experience better than ever!!

Response from the owner:Thank you, Jonathan. That's wonderful to hear. It was our pleasure.

Nathan K.

4 months ago

Great day had by all. Tour company made booking and schedule very easy and stress free. Driver Rob was brilliant, Top bloke. 100% would book again.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Nathan. That's wonderful to hear. I've passed on your comments to Rob.

Leigh C.

4 months ago

We had a great trip to the Eumundi Markets with Peter ! Highly recommend

Response from the owner:Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. We certainly hope to see you next time.

Kin L.

4 months ago

Very value for money for the inclusions in the package. Friendly driver and tour coach all in one.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Kin. We are super glad you enjoyed your day out with us.

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