Scenic, Food and Wine Private Tour

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Scenic, Food, Cheese and Wine Private Tour

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What to Expect
Embark on an exquisite Sunshine Coast Hinterland journey with our bespoke day trips, offering an immersive experience into the heart of the region’s natural and gastronomic delights. This quintessential tour invites you to indulge in the finest hinterland tours Sunshine Coast has to offer.

Your adventure commences with a cheese tasting at the renowned Maleny Food Co. depending on the day, a staple in our Sunshine Coast tour that showcases the region’s dairy excellence. Continue your sensory exploration by selecting artisan chocolates at Maleny Chocolate, a sweet interlude on your Sunshine Coast hinterland tour.

Next, our tours Sunshine Coast will guide you to the Mary Cairncross Scenic Rainforest Reserve for spectacular views of the iconic Glass House Mountains, an essential part of any Sunshine Coast day trip. The beauty extends to Gerrard’s Lookout, where breathtaking vistas await.

Lunch is an affair to remember at Secrets on the Lake, where your 2-course meal is complemented by the tranquil hinterland scenery. As part of our Sunshine Coast tours, a visit to Flamehill Vineyard is a must for wine enthusiasts, offering a sophisticated tasting experience.

Your final stop at Mapleton Falls Lookout encapsulates the essence of Sunshine Coast tour experiences, leaving you with lasting impressions of this sublime region.

Highlights
  • Embark on the ultimate food and wine escapade with our acclaimed Sunshine Coast day tour.
  • Traverse the breathtaking landscapes of the Sunshine Coast Hinterland for a day filled with beauty and indulgence.
  • Delight in a curated selection of award-winning cheeses, both local and international, showcasing the region’s dairy prowess.
  • Relish a sumptuous two-course lunch by the lakeside, marrying culinary excellence with serene hinterland views.
  • Discover local viticulture at a distinguished cellar door with a premium wine-tasting flight, a toast to the region’s rich wine heritage.
  • Be captivated by the unparalleled views from three scenic lookouts, offering majestic panoramas of the Glass House Mountains, the expansive coast, and the verdant Obi Obi Valley.

 

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
  • 2-Course Gourmet Lakeside Lunch
  • Wine tasting
  • Take Home Selection of Belgian Chocolate
  • Door-to-Door Pick-up and All transportation
Value Half-Day Tour Option

Discover the allure of the Sunshine Coast with our Half-Day Tour Option, a condensed experience featuring the highlights of our full-day outing designed for those who wish to experience the region’s delights without committing to a full day.

  • Mary Cairncross Tree Viewing Platform: Encounter breathtaking views of the Glass House Mountains.
  • Maleny Food Co.: Savour artisanal cheeses with an optional glass of wine.
  • Gerrard’s Lookout: Take in the panoramic vistas of the coast.
  • Secrets on the Lake: Indulge in a delightful 2-course lunch at this stunning lakeside venue.

This tour is perfect for those looking to capture the essence of the Sunshine Coast in a shorter timeframe.

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.

Experience the rich tradition of dairy excellence at Maleny Food Co. during your Sunshine Coast Hinterland tour. Enjoy a curated cheese-tasting session where you’ll sample an assortment of the region’s finest cheeses, gaining insight into the local cheese-making craft in a setting that’s as educational as it is delicious.

Maleny Chocolate 

Our next stop is Maleny Chocolate, where you’ll have the opportunity to select a range of handcrafted, artisan chocolates to take home. Each piece is made with locally sourced ingredients, offering a delicious taste of the Sunshine Coast 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 either Secrets on the Lake which is set in the rainforest on the side of Lake Baroon. a popular foodie destination near Montville enjoying panoramic views of Lake Baroon. Enjoy a delicious 2-course meal included in the tour.

Tour Group Lunch Menu. Sunshine Coast Day Tours

Flame Hill Vineyard – Wine Tasting

When we arrive at the renowned Flame Hill Vineyard, you’ll enjoy a wine-tasting session featuring a selection of handcrafted wines made from local grapes. Soak in the breathtaking views of the hinterland as you sip and savor the region’s finest blends.

Mapleton Falls Lookout

Conclude your day with a visit to the serene Mapleton Falls Lookout, where the day’s adventures gently wind down. Here, at the edge of the precipice, the world opens up to reveal a panoramic spectacle of plunging waterfalls and verdant valley.

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Indulge Your Senses: A Captivating Preview of Our Private Scenic, Food & Wine Tour
Private Tour for Small Groups

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

Min 12 Adults

$200pp

Half-Day Tour $ 150pp

Min 10 Adults

$210pp

Half-Day Tour $ 175pp

Min 8+ Adults

$225pp

Half-Day Tour $ 190pp

Min 6 Adults

$270pp

Half-Day Tour $ 230pp

Min 4+ Adults

$345pp

Half-Day Tour $ 310pp

Min 2+ Adults

$560pp

Half-Day Tour $ 545pp
Here's What You'll Get...
  • Stunning Views of the Glass House Mountains
  • Sample Award-Winning Local & International Cheese
  • 2-Course Gourmet Lakeside Lunch
  • Wine Tasting
  • Sample box of Handmade Belgian Chocolate
  • Door-to-Door Pick-up and All transportation
What Others Are Saying

Google Reviews

Zoe M.
Dave was lovely! Very friendly and helpful, and down for a chat. Van was very clean and neat. Dave offered to show some of the guests where a place to book boat tours were after he dropped the rest of us off. Also offered to drop us off closer to our hotels/resorts on the way home as there is less of a time constraint. Would highly recommend.
Only note, they need to fix where it says to be picked up. There is NO pick up point at the Coco, first pick up point is the Mantra. We confirmed the pick up point the day prior to our tour.
Olwyn K.
Our group of golfers had a great experience with Coast to Hinterland Tours. The bus was comfortable, they were always on time and the driver Scott, was excellent. Thanks .
Response from the owner:Thank you, Olwyn. It was our pleasure. I'm glad the weather was kind to you.
Jane E.
Fabulous day out on our coast to hinterland day out. David was so informative about the areas we visited and the cheese, chocolate and lunch stop overs were delicious. Strongly recommend this tour.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Jane. Wonderful that you enjoyed our culinary tour of the Sunshine Coast inland.
Xuân Trường B.
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for leaving a five star review
Clevette T.
Fabulous small group tour. Great tour guide, David was very informative and very attentive to all our needs . Highly recommend this tour .
Response from the owner:That’s wonderful to hear. We certainly hope to see you on board one of our tour vehicles during your next visit.
Janine V.
What a wonderful day - from pick up to drop off! Met by Dave who was friendly, chatty, extremely helpful and knowledgeable. He made sure we were all comfortable and happy and took us to many interesting places around the Hinterland. Timing was perfect for pick up and drop off, food was delicious, chocolates and wine and 2 course lunch included in the culinary package. Highly recommended; will tell our friends and family.
Response from the owner:Thank you Janine, we are super glad that you enjoyed our culinary tour around the Hinterland. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review.
Maria H.
The coach is pretty good. And the driver is very approachable.
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. Very much appreciated.
Tim F.
Wow what a day!!! We had a wonderful day today celebrating our 18 year wedding anniversary by doing the Sunshine Coast Hinterland Scenic Culinary Experience! Our tour guide Lucas was so awesome - he was fabulous from start to finish. We had such a lovely relaxing day celebrating with yummy cheese tastings, chocolate tastings, wine tastings, a divine 2 course lunch @ Secrets on the Lake too.
There was also plenty of time to explore the beautiful scenery/lookouts and time to wander the fabulous little boutique shops and just breathe in the fresh air!
Would highly recommend this day tour!
Thank you and it’s a day my hubby and I will always remember!
Mel & Tim Foster
Response from the owner:Thank you Mel and Tim for taking the time to leave a review. We are so grateful for your business and very pleased that you enjoyed a day on tour with us.
Pavel B.
Response from the owner:Thank you Pavel, much appreciated.
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.
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Sarah O.

Group Traveller

Honestly can’t recommend this company enough for a tour! I’ve done three with my friends now and every time it’s a blast! Just did a private one for my 30th and everyone loved it. Owners super friendly and helpful, drivers are so lovely and accomodating.

12/10 would definitely recommend!

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SarahO.

Group Traveller

This has to be the best tour company I’ve dealt with! Ticks all the boxes, super helpful to organise trips, amazing and accomodating drivers, locally owned. I’ve done three tours and highly recommend them to anyone who’s asks… my friends and I will probably be back again next year 😅

May 16, 2023

Martin & Terry

Group Traveller

Just wanted to say a huge THANK YOU for the most enjoyable day on Sunday.

It was really nice to just be our group of four. I hope we behaved!!!

The information and your knowledge of the area made for an informative session of things we did not know about the area.

The venues where we stopped for the cheese board, the wine tasting, lunch and chocolate tasting were superb and extremely pleasant and accomodating.

Thank you also for arranging the “private” viewing of the Possums Cabin at Secrets on the Lake. Absolutely beautiful.

I am sure we will be back again for a different excursion sometime!!

Once again, thank you for making it such a memorable day.

Kind regards

Martin & Terry

April 5, 2023

Savannah

Group Traveller

We booked a private tour as part of an overseas visit for a small group, Geoff was amazing and the day was an experience not to be forgotten. A highly recommended tour company.

December 15, 2022

Carol T

Couple Traveller

My friend and I went on your Scenic Food, Cheese, Wine tour on Tuesday 11 Oct. Our guide was Jan.

What an EXCELLENT tour this was. The Tour exceeded our expectations and it was value for money. We enjoyed the diversity of the tour.

Jan was an EXCELLENT Guide. She was so friendly, polite, VERY informative, and a lot of fun. We both had a ‘top day’. Thank you Jan.

I would definitely recommend this tour.

Regards
Carol T

October 19, 2022
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