Hinterland Food Trails
Take a Scenic Food Tour of the Sunshine Coast Hinterland to Maleny and Montville

Join us for an enchanting journey on the Hinterland Food Trails! Immerse yourself in stunning scenery while you discover a feast of local flavours.
Learn more about indigenous bush foods, savour artisanal cheese, treat yourself to decadent chocolates, and sample boutique gin, all with a delicious lunch included.
We also carve out some leisure time for you to meander at your own rhythm, embracing the surroundings.
This isn’t just your typical food tour; it’s a sensory expedition through the Hinterland region, where you can relish, sip, and explore to your heart’s content.
Available from $235.00 per person!
What to expect:
- Door to Door Transfers
- 6 ½ hour guided tour with lunch included
- Experienced local tour guide
- Scenic drive through the Hinterland with spectacular views
- Sample indigenous bush foods, local cheese, chocolate, gelato and gin and more!


Highlights:
- Delicious lunch at Maleny Food Co
- Indigenous food tasting at My Dilly Bag
- Sample award winning local cheese, chocolate & gin
- Views from the Glass House Mountains lookout
- Free time in Monvtille
- Learn about the food and drink trails of our region
- Air-conditioned transport
* Private tours we offer pick up from any address (Brisbane on request)
Itinerary
After picking you up from your accommodation we begin our scenic drive towards the Hinterland making our first stop at My Dilly Bag, an Australian Native Bush Food & Botanicals Market Place. Here you will sample a range of nutritious and tasty products including Native herbs and spices to jams, relishes, pasta and snacks, all made with Australian Sovereign Food ingredients.
Then it’s a short drive to Mary Caircross Reserve to view the historic Glass House Mountains where your tour guide will talk about their significance to the local Traditional Owners, the Jinibara and the Kabi Kabi people.
The Glass House Mountains were formed 26–27 million years ago from remnants of volcanic activity in the region. The area is now also known for its abundance of local farmers and producers.
Then we make our way into the town of Maleny to visit a local chocolate maker, before enjoying a delicious platter for lunch featuring local produce. Maleny Food Co features products from local bakeries, cheese makers, local meats and of course a taste of their award-winning gelato before we depart.
Relax while we take you on a scenic drive along the Blackall Range as you take in the breathtaking views of the Sunshine Coast beaches and coastline with a short stop at a lookout. Shortly after we arrive in the town of Montville where you can wander through the artisan village visiting local artist galleries, artisan stalls and novelty shops.
We wind our way back down the range to Woombye to visit a local distillery which has a beautiful outlook and a well earned drink on arrival. Enjoy tastings of their award winning gins, vodka and organic rums, along with tasty snacks from local producers.
By this stage you will be content and full of local produce and local stories as we make the slow journey back down the range to the coastline to drop you back from an amazing day out with Creative Tours!
This is where we go!
Pick-up points & times
Drop-off points & times
- 4.00 pm - Novotel Twin Waters / Mudjimba
- 4.15 pm - Maroochydore
- 4.25 pm - Cotton Tree
- 4.40 pm - Mooloolaba
- *Private tour bookings include door to door pick up from all areas
- Looking for a Noosa wine tour? Check out our Noosa Drinks Tour
Additional Information:
- Available as a private tour 7 days a week (Door to door pick up and no minimum numbers)
- For mixed day tours, we require a minimum of 4 to run this tour
- Catering for vegetarian, vegan, GF, others on request
- Alternative drink options available
* Private tours we offer pick up from any address
FAQ's
Yes, but to avoid long periods in the van, and to give customers a better experience, we have arranged pick ups from suburbs central to major accommodation. We offer door to door to hotels in these areas. Pick up from other areas may be possible for an additional fee. Please call our office before booking.
Door to Door pick is availakble from all areas on our private group tours.
Sorry but no kids on the mixed day tours. Children are welcome on private group bookings.
Lunch features shared platters of local produce. Please advise of any dietary requirements in advance.
Private tours can be fully customised and offer door to door transfers. Call our team on 07 5499 3477
Yes! We can provide alternative non-alcoholic drinks.
Cancellations
Adult Flexible Ticket
Cancel any time up to 48 hours prior to your tour for a full refund. If cancellation is advised in less than 48 hours there are no refunds. No-shows will be charged the full price.
Adult Ticket
Non-refundable ticket. Cancel any time up to 48 hours prior to your tour for a credit voucher. Change date fee of $25 applies
Gift Cards
Gift vouchers and gift cards are non-refundable and not redeemable for cash. If a booking made with a gift voucher or gift card is cancelled, you will be re-issued your gift voucher or gift card as they are not redeemable for cash.
Mixed Day Tours
Our mixed day tours require a minimum of 4 people to run. If we don’t reach this minimum, we will advise you 48 hours prior and attempt to re-book you, issue with a credit or refund you as a last resort.
Weather
If for some reason we need to cancel the tour due to extreme weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances, customers will receive a full refund or credit.