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 Sunshine Coast tour guides 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 Gerrards Lookout, where breathtaking vistas await.
Lunch is an affair to remember at Secrets on the Lake, where your 2-course meal is complemented by tranquil hinterland scenery. As part of our Sunshine Coast tours, a visit to Flame Hill 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.
Pick-up & drop-off location as requested
Pick-up Times Flexible
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Where do I begin. Jan picked us up from our hotel and I knew from the moment we met her we were in for a GREAT day. We felt so welcome and safe with her gentle reminder “seat belts on please”. Our trip ‘the scenic wine and food tour’ was more than we could have expected. Jans cultural knowledge was exceptional..the places we stopped for photos and walking through the rainforest area were just wonderful. The food & wine tour was 5 star…beautiful venues to experience tastings of chocolate, cheeses, wine and then a magnificent 5 star 2 course lunch…we did not want the day to end. I was in the travel industry for 40 years and I can honestly say Jan is an absolute credit to your company and I will promote Coast to Hinterland Tours to anyone who comes to the Sunshine Coast
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
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!
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 😅
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
