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
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Jodie F.
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.
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.
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.
Jacqui P.
Response from the owner: Thank you for taking the time to leave a 5-star review. Much appreciated
Chloe V.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Tom D.
Response from the owner: Thank you, Tom. Very much appreciated.
David T.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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 tourstarting 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
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.
PAULINA P.
Response from the owner: Thank you so much for the five stars
Nicola C
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.
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.
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
Clelia
Clelia
Jan was a delight, friendly and professional. Great knowledge of the area. Highly recommend!
Response from the owner: Thank you for your review, hope to see you next time
Lesleigh and Martin O.
Lesleigh and Martin O.
Dave took us to Eumundi markets today. He was punctual, friendly, welcoming and efficient. The trip was made even better with his informative banter throughout the journey. We would thoroughly recommend his services to those back in New zealand. Thanks Dave for a wonderful day today.Martin Lesleigh and Paula
Response from the owner: We’re glad you enjoyed the service provided by Dave to the Eumundi Markets, till next time
Maynessa L.
Maynessa L.
We took the Eumundi Markets Group Transfer Tour on Saturday 7/9/24. It was perfect. We were picked up from our accomodation at Noosa Lakes Resort and dropped off at the market. Three hours at the market was just the right amount of time to see everything. We were then picked up and taken back to our accomodation. The bus was clean and comfortable. The drver was polite and friendly. We avoided any hassles with parking around the market. We thought it was well worthwhile and would recommend it.
Response from the owner: Thank you so much for your review. Very much appreciated.
Christine G.
Christine G.
This was the best tour I did on the Sunshine Coast! Rob was a fantastic guide and driver. The tour was one good thing after another all day! I would highly recommend it and it was also amazing value! Cheeses, chocolates, superb lunch, amazing views, rain forest, wine tastings.....Do it!!
Response from the owner: I’ll be sure to pass on your comments/review to Rob. We’re super glad you enjoyed our Hinterland Culinary Tour.
Sue N.
Sue N.
The Hinterland tour was fabulous from start to finish..picked up at my location with a friendly and accommodating guide taking his time not rushing anything or anyone..he was very helpful and knowledgeable and fun. We went to some amazing locations of beautiful scenery, tasted cheeses, chocolates, wine and had great food at lunch overlooking a beautiful lake. I highly recommend this tour. Sue
Response from the owner: Thank you Sue, wonderful to hear you enjoyed our culinary tour on the hinterland. Thank you for the review.
Mersina M.
Mersina M.
Well thought out tour. Amazing food! Even better tour guide. Dave was excellent! He deserves a pay rise..
Response from the owner: easy on the pay rise , let’s not jump to any wild ideas now :) thank you for the review, much appreciated
Roger K.
Roger K.
Great trip to the market and back. Peter was a real character and full of information. Thanks
Response from the owner: Thank you, Roger
Marjorie F.
Marjorie F.
Had a great morning at Buderim Ginger Factory and Nutworks. Our tour guide Rob was great. Would definitely recommend this tour.
Response from the owner: Thank you so much for taking the time to leave. Review very much appreciated.
Steve W.
Steve W.
Great tour with our guide Rob. Informative, friendly and accomodating for our group of 9. Chris Group
Response from the owner: Thank you, Steve. Super glad you enjoyed our Sunshine Centre tour.
Grace C.
Grace C.
We couldn’t attend the entire trip but the organising team were so flexible and when we did arrive at the tour we had a wonderful reception, everything was so well communicated / clear. The food and service at secrets was brilliant and the location was very special. Rob the driver was very kind and enjoyable to meet. He even picked out some goodies from earlier sites which was delightful. Well done
Response from the owner: Thank you, Grace. We’re glad you got to experience part of our Hinterland tour especially Secrets On The Lake our lunch venue. Thank you for the review.
Michael R.
Michael R.
Our tour guide Rob was on time and greeted us in a cheerful manner. His greeting took us by surprise, in a good way. He continued to be this way until he dropped us off. He made sure everybody was comfortable on the bus, and was a good driver. Thank you Rob for your kindness, making for an easy journey.The markets were excellent with a wide variety of stalls and plenty of places to eat. Highly recommend.
Response from the owner: Thank you for taking the time to leave a review Michael much appreciated
Brydee B.
Brydee B.
Response from the owner: Thank you Brydee, much appreciated
Janice M.
Janice M.
Dave was 5 stars for putting up with our group of girls! Thanks for the amazing tour, next time we won’t choose the cheap one
Response from the owner: Will Dave need a week to recover !? thank you for the review. 😁
Desiree H.
Desiree H.
Oh wow the experience was insane. The driver was so knowledgeable .
Response from the owner: Sounds like you had a fabulous day great to hear thank you for the review
Greg M.
Greg M.
Rob was a very friendly and helpful driver. Thank you
Response from the owner: Thank you for taking the time to leave a review Greg
Adrienne S.
Adrienne S.
Response from the owner: Thank you so much for the review 😁👍
Peter D.
Peter D.
Rob was great, having a small child he made us feel really welcome and helped us transit around and told us things around the area.
Response from the owner: Thank you for taking the time to leave a review Peter. We certainly hope to see you next time.
Anne G.
Anne G.
Great driver with lots of knowledge. Excellent trip
Response from the owner: Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review, they certainly help our business grow strength to strength.
Graeme H.
Graeme H.
Rob was our host for this tour and Eumundi Markets tour and he is a fantastic, knowledgeable guide and also has a wonderful sense of humour. We thoroughly enjoyed both days in his company -Thank you Rob!Deb & Graeme Hazell
Response from the owner: Wonderful, thank you for your review.
Robert W.
Robert W.
Rob was very pleasant can tell he enjoys his job & has a love of his environment.Really enjoyed our time at the Emundi Markets
Response from the owner: Thank you for the five star review Robert. Very much appreciated.
Joanna K.
Joanna K.
Great way to get to and from Eumundi Markets from Noosa, thoroughly enjoyed our trip with Peter on 7th August. Informative and clear instructions given for return pick up point.
Response from the owner: Thank you so much for taking the time to leave review Joanna we’re super glad you enjoyed our service.
Irene O.
Irene O.
Good experience with Peter. Pickup and drop off was very convenient and appreciated. Some general info on the journey, along with some "haha gotcha" jokes, was entertaining. Enjoyable and hassle free day out. Thank you from Irene & Tania.
Response from the owner: Thank you, Irene. I don’t remember joke telling us part of Peter’s induction when he joined the business, a value add it seems. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review very much appreciated.
Damo G.
Damo G.
Rob was a wonderful host for the day. He went over and above on our tour. A true gent and a great day out.
Response from the owner: That’s wonderful to hear , we’re super pleased you had an enjoyable day with Rob. Till next time as they say.
Brian T.
Brian T.
It was a brilliant tour guided by our driver dale.
Response from the owner: Thank you Brian, wonderful to hear. Hope to see you next time
Erin W.
Erin W.
Did two tours with this company. Great guides, comfy buses and on time pick ups!
Response from the owner: Thank you Erin, very much appreciated
Ann Marie S.
Ann Marie S.
This company rocks! I highly recommend it. Pick up and drop off was prompt. Van was meticulous and comfy. Dave our driver was professional, enthusiastic, really approachable and informative. All together an awesome experience to, during and from the Eumundi Markets. Thanks for a memorable experience👏👏👏
Response from the owner: Thank you Ann Marie, you may be the first guests to say we "rock", love it. thank you!
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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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Carol T

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