MALENY AND MONTVILLE PRIVATE TOUR
with Artisan Village, Lunch, Waterfall, Wine Tasting, Nature Walk, & Glass House Mountains views
Maleny and Montville Private Tour
Duration: 9 Hours
When: Daily, Monday to Sunday
Pick-up Location: Noosa & Sunshine Coast Regions, QLD
Escape to the Sunshine Coast Hinterland for the day on our Maleny and Montville Private Tour with the unique Montville Artisan Village, lunch, wine tasting, chocolate tasting, rainforest walk, waterfall, and panoramic views of the Glass House Mountains and Sunshine Coast.
Our all-inclusive luxury Maleny and Montville Private Tour is delightful day out in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland, where you’ll feel like you’re riding on a cloud as you look out at the panoramic views from mountain top all day long. By the days end you will have looked out at the entire Sunshine Coast coastline from Noosa to Caloundra, around to the Glass House Mountains, and on a clear day, Moreton Island. This tour has it all, from an old-growth rainforest walk, sightseeing and scenic ridgeline drives to novelty shops and the indulgence of the local produce, including lunch with a drink, chocolate tasting and wine tasting with ocean views.
To further compliment this tour, we provide you with an experienced local guide and door to door pick-ups in a luxury vehicle with reclining seats and a USB port for each seat to charge your phones and cameras along the way.
- You will start the day with a nice country drive to our first stop where you will enjoy a complimentary tea or coffee alongside the picturesque view atop Mapleton Falls.
- A lovely ridgeline drive atop the Blackall Range will then land us in Montville Artisan Village, the prettiest and most unique little village on the hinterland.
- You will begin your Montville experience by indulging in some of the finest artisan Belgian chocolates in the region with a chocolate tasting included at Montville’s favourite chocolate factory. You will then have over an hour to explore the wonderful Montville Artisan Village and its many novelty shops, galleries and artisan delights.
- We will then go to a charming hinterland cottage cafe for your included lunch and drink. Attached to this cafe is shop filled with local produce, art and crafts.
- Next, a ridgeline drive will take us to a panoramic lookout with views of the entire Sunshine Coast coastline, from Noosa to Caloundra and as far as Moreton Island on a clear day.
- We then journey further along the ridgeline to the Maleny region where we will take you on a guided nature walk through a mesmerising remnant old-growth rainforest with giant native trees, many singing birds, pademelons (wallabies) and more. This walk is 1.2km and relatively flat. For those who don’t feel comfortable doing this walk, you can joyfully spend your time at the entrance, where there is a discovery centre and cafe with views of the Glass House Mountains.
- Following our nature walk we take a short drive to another panoramic lookout where you will experience one of the most stunning and photographed views in Australia, with unimpeded views of the picturesque Glass House Mountains.
- A drive through the Maleny village and back along the ridgeline will get us to our last stop, where you can reflect on this amazing day as you participate in a mountain top wine tasting with ocean views at the local’s favourite winery and vineyard.
- You can now recline your seats and enjoy the journey back down the mountain in comfort, and we will have you back to your accommodation no later than approximately 5:30pm, in time for sunset and dinner.
- Complimentary Tea & Coffee at Waterfall
- Montville Artisan Village with plenty of time to explore
- Lunch and drink at hinterland cottage cafe
- Guided walk through remnant old-growth rainforest with birds, wallabies & giant trees
- Panoramic views of Glass House Mountains and Sunshine Coast
- Chocolate tasting of handmade Belgian chocolates
- Wine tasting at a Montville vineyard
- Sightseeing and stunning ridgeline drives
- Door to door pick-up and drop-off at your home or accommodation
- Commentary throughout the day from experienced host
- Comfort of a luxury vehicle with reclining seats, individual USB ports, air-conditioning & heating
“We have just returned from a beautiful day out with Joel exploring the Sunshine Coast hinterland and beyond. We enjoyed our morning tea at a beautiful lookout with picturesque scenery and waterfall below. Montville was a treat to visit with a chocolate tasting and lots of artisan shops to peruse. We enjoyed a delicious lunch in Flaxville at The Barn, a very pleasant and friendly place to dine. We were awed by the sight of the Glasshouse Mountains, and then our visit to Mary Cairncross Nature Reserve was enhanced by Joel’s knowledge of all things natural as we walked through the beautiful surroundings. We finished our very special day with a wine tasting at the Flame Winery, a perfect end to a perfect day. We cannot recommend Joel’s Journeys more highly. From pickup at our resort, to the beautiful scenery, to Joel’s extensive knowledge and his lovely personality, all came together to create a perfect day out.” 
“I came for a girls weekend with my cousins and we had a fantastic time! The tour was a great variety and it was really well paced, we didn’t get tired or bored at any point. Joel was knowledgeable and friendly and I will happily book another tour next time I’m on the sunshine coast.”
“We took the Maleny and Montville tour, and it was completely worth the price. Joel was really knowledgeable about the area and gave plenty of interesting information! He also let us have different pick up and drop off spots (different accommodations). The pace was good and we had plenty to see which made the day well worth it. He also made us coffee at the waterfall for the first stop which was really lovely. Really recommend his tours.”
“Thanks Joel for a fantastic day! Your communication before the tour was spot on and the trip was spectacular. Highlights included the waterfalls, Montville and the breathtaking old growth forest. As three Western Australian couples we got to see landscapes that we just don’t have back west. Highly recommended day trip.”
PRIVATE TOUR BOOKINGS
ITINERARY
- You will start the day with a nice country drive to our first stop where you will enjoy a complimentary tea or coffee alongside the picturesque view atop Mapleton Falls.
- A lovely ridgeline drive atop the Blackall Range will then land us in Montville Artisan Village, the prettiest and most unique little village on the hinterland.
- You will begin your Montville experience by indulging in some of the finest artisan Belgian chocolates in the region with a chocolate tasting included at Montville’s favourite chocolate factory. You will then have over an hour to explore the wonderful Montville Artisan Village and its many novelty shops, galleries and artisan delights.
- We will then go to a charming hinterland cottage cafe for your included lunch and drink. Attached to this cafe is shop filled with local produce, art and crafts.
- Next, a ridgeline drive will take us to a panoramic lookout with views of the entire Sunshine Coast coastline, from Noosa to Caloundra and as far as Moreton Island on a clear day.
- We then journey further along the ridgeline to the Maleny region where we will take you on a guided nature walk through a mesmerising remnant old-growth rainforest with giant native trees, many singing birds, pademelons (wallabies) and more. This walk is 1.2km and relatively flat. For those who don’t feel comfortable doing this walk, you can joyfully spend your time at the entrance, where there is a discovery centre and cafe with views of the Glass House Mountains.
- Following our nature walk we take a short drive to another panoramic lookout where you will experience one of the most stunning and photographed views in Australia, with unimpeded views of the picturesque Glass House Mountains.
- A drive through the Maleny village and back along the ridgeline will get us to our last stop, where you can reflect on this amazing day as you participate in a mountain top wine tasting with ocean views at the local’s favourite winery and vineyard.
- You can now recline your seats and enjoy the journey back down the mountain in comfort, and we will have you back to your accommodation no later than approximately 5:30pm, in time for sunset and dinner.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Complimentary Tea & Coffee at Waterfall
- Montville Artisan Village with plenty of time to explore
- Lunch and drink at hinterland cottage cafe
- Guided walk through remnant old-growth rainforest with birds, wallabies & giant trees
- Panoramic views of Glass House Mountains and Sunshine Coast
- Chocolate tasting of handmade Belgian chocolates
- Wine tasting at a Montville vineyard
- Sightseeing and stunning ridgeline drives
- Door to door pick-up and drop-off at your home or accommodation
- Commentary throughout the day from experienced host
- Comfort of a luxury vehicle with reclining seats, individual USB ports, air-conditioning & heating
Door to Door Pick-up and Drop-off for Maleny and Montville Private Tour
Joel’s Journeys will pick-up and drop-off customers at their home or accommodation in the Noosa and Sunshine Coast regions, including the Sunshine Coast Hinterland. Please ensure you provide your pick-up address when you make the booking. Pick ups outside of the above locations may incur a surcharge.
BRISBANE Pick-ups and Drop-offs
Joel’s Journeys will pick-up and drop-off customers at their home or accommodation in the Brisbane CBD or anywhere between the Brisbane CBD and Sunshine Coast for an additional $300 per booking. Please ensure you select the ‘BRISBANE PICK-UP’ option and provide your pick-up address when you make the booking. Brisbane Airport drop-offs are also an option for guests picked up from Brisbane. Pick ups in Brisbane outside of the above locations may incur an additional surcharge.
Sunshine Coast Airport Drop-off Available
Make the most of your departure day and be dropped-off at the Sunshine Coast Airport after your private tour for no extra cost. We have plenty of luggage room on the bus to stow your bags for the duration of the private tour. Ensure you select the appropriate airport transfer checkbox option when you make your private tour booking.
Luxury Vehicle for Passenger Loads of 11 or less
Groups of 11 or less will be chauffeured around in comfort in our luxury 12-seater vehicle. Our bus is equipped with reclining seats and a USB port for each seat to recharge your phones and cameras throughout a day. The vehicle has a fridge running throughout the day to keep cool any cold produce you purchase.
Passenger Loads of 12 or more
Passenger loads of 12 or more guests are subject to the availability of a larger bus, which will be different to the 12-seater bus described above. Please provide us with as much notice as possible for group bookings of 12 to 24 guests.
Experienced Local Tour Guide
Your host is an experienced tour guide and driver who lives in the Noosa region, is passionate about the natural world, respectful of indigenous culture and has received many positive compliments and reviews from customers.
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