MALENY, MONTVILLE & SUNSHINE COAST HINTERLAND PRIVATE TOUR

• • 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 had an excellent day with Joel on the Montville and Maleny Hinterlands tour. The highlight was a guided bush walk through an old growth forest – Joel was incredibly knowledgeable and enhanced an already amazing experience. Highly recommended.”

“Thank you Joel for a very memorable experience. Our family visits Noosa every year but it was so great this time to explore new places with your company, local knowledge and personal touch. It was a real highlight of our trip and I highly recommend.”

“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.” 

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