Montville, Maleny and Sunshine Coast Hinterland Tour with Lunch

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Joel's Journeys Tour Bus - Montville, Maleny, Sunshine Coast Hinterland Tour from Noosa - Glass House Mountains — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Joel's Journeys - Montville, Maleny, Sunshine Coast Hinterland Tour from Noosa - Montville — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

This is an all-inclusive tour of Maleny, Montville and the Sunshine Coast Hinterland with award winning Joel's Journeys Noosa, Queensland and Australia Top Tour Guide winner. This shared tour will operate with a minimum of 4 adults.

Escape to the Sunshine Coast Hinterland for the day on our Montville, Maleny and Sunshine Coast Hinterland Tour with the unique Montville Artisan Village, lunch, wine-tasting, cheese, chocolate sampling, guided old-growth rainforest walk, waterfall, and panoramic views of the Glass House Mountains and Sunshine Coast. 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.

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At a glance

Duration: 7 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 20 people
People per booking: 1–20
Guide: English
Operated by: Joel's Journeys

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Children (4–16 years) · Adults (17–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Commentary throughout the day from experienced host
Included: Montville Artisan Village with plenty of time to explore
Included: All-inclusive tour with award-winning Joel's Journeys Noosa, Queensland and Australia Top Tour Guide
Included: Panoramic views of Glass House Mountains and Sunshine Coast
Included: Door to door pick-up and drop-off at your home or accommodation
Included: Tea and coffee: Complimentary Tea & Coffee at Waterfall
Included: Alcoholic beverages: Wine tasting at a Montville vineyard or Cheese-tasting with wine at Maleny Cheese Factory
Included: Guided walk through remnant old-growth rainforest with birds, wallabies & giant trees
Included: Comfort of a luxury vehicle with reclining seats, individual USB ports, air-conditioning & heating
Included: Chocolate tasting of handmade Belgian chocolates
Included: Lunch and drink at hinterland cottage cafe
Included: Sightseeing and stunning ridgeline drives

Itinerary

Mapleton

30 min

Our first stop is at the top of Mapleton Falls for tea and coffee compliments of Joel's Journeys. This location offers incredible views looking over the Obi Obi Valley and subtropical rainforest all around.
Montville

one hour

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 have over an hour to explore the wonderful Montville Artisan Village and its many novelty shops, galleries and artisan delights.
Flaxton

one hour

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.
Maleny Cheese

45 min Admission included

Following lunch on weekdays, you will indulge in local cheese and wine (or other preferred drink) at the Maleny's very own cheese factory; and on weekends you will settle in at the local’s favourite winery and vineyard for a generous wine-tasting (or equivalent drink) overlooking the Sunshine Coast.
Flame Hill Vineyard

45 min Admission included

Following lunch on weekdays, you will indulge in local cheese and wine (or other preferred drink) at the Maleny's very own cheese factory; and on weekends you will settle in at the local’s favourite winery and vineyard for a generous wine-tasting (or equivalent drink) overlooking the Sunshine Coast.
Gerrards Lookout

10 min Admission included

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.
McCarthy's Lookout

10 min Admission included

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.
Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve

one hour Admission included

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.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Nambour Heights Motel
Nambour Lodge Motel
Santorini Twin Waters
Atlantis Marcoola
Red Bridge Motor Inn
Sunshine Coast Motor Lodge
Mount Pleasant Hotel
Top Spot Motel
M1 Resort
Maroochy River Motel
Clouds Montville
The Falls Montville

and 90 more pickup points

Pick-up Details

Private Tour - Joel's Journeys will pick-up from anywhere in the Noosa, Sunshine Coast and Hinterland regions when this tour is booked as private tour.

Shared Tour - Joel’s Journeys will pick-up and drop-off customers from their home or accommodation in Tewantin, Noosaville, Noosa Heads, Noosa Junction, Sunshine Beach, Peregian Beach, Coolum Beach, Marcoola, Twin Waters, Maroochydore, Mooloolaba and anywhere in between these hubs, when this tour is booked as a shared tour. Please ensure you provide your pick-up address when you make the booking.

Shared Tour pick up times:

7:50am - Tewantin

8:00am - Noosaville & Noosa Waters

8:10am - Noosa Heads

8:20am - Noosa Hill & Noosa Junction

8:25am - Sunshine Beach & Sunrise Beach

8:30am - Castaways Beach & Marcus Beach

8:35am - Peregian Beach

8:40am - Coolum Beach

8:50am - Marcoola

8:55am - Twin Waters & Mudjimba

9:10am - Mooloolaba & Alexandra Headland

9:15am - Maroochydore & Cotton Tree

9:30am - Nambour Train Station

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Guests must be 18 years or older to drink alcoholic beverages. Non-alcoholic drinks will be offered to those younger than 18 years old.

Options

Maleny Montville Private Tour

Private Tour: This private tour option allows guests to experience our all-inclusive Maleny and Montville Tour exclusively with their group

Pickup included
Maleny & Montville Tour with Artisan Village, Lunch, Wine Tasting

Pickup included