Maleny & Montville Luxury Tour: Mountain Panoramas, Rainforest Walk, Wine and Chocolate Tasting

Escape to the Sunshine Coast Hinterland on our Maleny and Montville Luxury Tour. Experience mountain panoramas, rainforest walks, wine and chocolate tastings, and panoramic views of the Glass House Mountains and Sunshine Coast.

Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Mapleton - 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 - 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.
  • Gerrards Lookout - 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.
  • Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve - 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.
  • McCarthy’s Lookout - 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.
  • Flaxton - 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.
  • Flame Hill Vineyard - 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.
    After the wine tasting you can then 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
  • Commentary throughout the day from experienced host
  • Montville Artisan Village with plenty of time to explore
  • All-inclusive tour with award-winning Joel’s Journeys Noosa, Queensland and Australia Top Tour Guide
  • Panoramic views of Glass House Mountains and Sunshine Coast
  • Wine tasting at a Montville vineyard
  • Door to door pick-up and drop-off at your home or accommodation
  • Tea and coffee
  • Guided walk through remnant old-growth rainforest with birds, wallabies & giant trees
  • Comfort of a luxury vehicle with reclining seats, individual USB ports, air-conditioning & heating
  • Chocolate tasting of handmade Belgian chocolates
  • Lunch
  • Sightseeing and stunning ridgeline drives
Additional Information

This is an all-inclusive tour of Maleny, Montville, and the Sunshine Coast Hinterland with the award-winning Joel’s Journeys Noosa, Queensland, and Australia’s Top Tour Guide winner. This shared tour requires a minimum of 3 adults to operate.

Escape to the Sunshine Coast Hinterland for a day on our Maleny and Montville Tour, featuring the unique Montville Artisan Village, lunch, wine tasting, chocolate tasting, a guided old-growth rainforest walk, a waterfall, and panoramic views of the Glass House Mountains and Sunshine Coast. By the end of the day, you’ll have seen the entire Sunshine Coast coastline from Noosa to Caloundra, around to the Glass House Mountains, and on a clear day, Moreton Island.

  • Guests must be 18 years or older to drink alcoholic beverages. Non-alcoholic drinks will be offered to those younger than 18 years old.
Location
Mapleton
Cancellation Policy

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

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Daggy52
Jul 27, 2024
Perfect Day Out Exploring the Sunshine Coast Hinterland and Beyond. - 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.
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Molly
Jun 29, 2024
10/10 - 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.
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913carlc
Apr 3, 2024
A day trip to remember! - Thanks Joel for a fantastic day! Your communication before the tour was spot on and the trip was spectacular. Highlights included the waterfalls, Monteville 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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206sunnyc
Mar 29, 2024
Expert guide for private tour - The tour was packed with experiences, yet was relaxed. Joel was able to tailor the tour to our familiy’s interests in nature and history. We enjoyed scenic views, good food, and wildlife sightings including a platypus! Joel was prompt, knowledgeable, and funny. Would definitely use again!
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Sunilke3332du
Mar 14, 2024
Tour - Maleny & Montville Tour with Artisan Village, Lunch, Wine tasting - We made a last minute booking with Joel's Journeys for Hinterland tour and chocolate and wine tasting. This was an amazing tour, beautiful countryside, amazing views of waterfall, mountains and walk through the forest. Joel made our trip a memorable one, with his pleasant personality, knowledge of nature and patience. Would love to book other tours with him if I am back in Noosa in future
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Nancy_s
Jan 27, 2024
Fantastic tour - great from beginning to end! - Joel is an outstanding tour guide. Very knowledgeable and informative. All the view stops were beautiful, the coffee, chocolate, lunch & wine were delicious. The whole experience made for a wonderful day. Without any hesitation, we highly recommend this tour if you are looking for a wonderful day.
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Nshapi
Jan 27, 2024
A great experience from beginning to end. - We highly recommend Joel’s Journey and the Maleny/Montville tour. Joel is very knowledgeable, and makes the day a truly wonderful experience from beginning to end. All stops were beautiful and the coffee, chocolates, lunch and wine were delicious.
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Maggieo576
Oct 23, 2023
A brilliant day out. - This trip was absolutely amazing, the places we visited were all very different, Monville was lovely, the chocolate factory, winery, walk in for the forest very special. Joel what a really lovely person, explained everything where we visited, has a great personality and a sense of humor. We would recommend this trip to anyone and Joel the tour guide. Thank you heaps. Maggie & Jack xx
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Helenmb3443nv
Aug 22, 2023
MALENY & MONTVILLE TOUR, LUNCH AND WINE TASTING - WOW! - The Glasshouse Mountains and Montville. Just such a wonderful day tour. Joel was absolutely fantastic. A great guide with a great deal of knowledge. And so very pleasant. Great coffee maker as well!!! See photo of our walks below.
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Leighn144
Aug 20, 2023
GREAT DAY OUT AWAY FROM THE BEACH - JUST GREAT.HUMOUR & FACT WERE MUCH ENJOYED.LOCATIONS WE VISITED WERE JUST WHAT WE WERE AFTER .CANNOT FAULT ANY ASPECT. ON TIME AS ADVERTISED. A MUST. EXPERIENCED AND PROFESSIONAL
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