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Taste of the Hinterland
Highlights
- Explore breathtaking views in Montville and Maleny while uncovering the region's rich culture and natural beauty.
- Savour delicious local produce at hidden gems, connecting with the community and supporting local businesses.
- Drift through lush rainforests and vineyards, experiencing the diverse landscapes that define the Sunshine Coast Hinterland.
- Celebrate life with friends and family on a personalised tour tailored to your interests and appetites.
Tour with a local to discover the best of the Sunshine Coast Hinterland! Explore the creative, culinary, and natural landscape of the area with a guide who lives here. This local family business cultivates unique relationships with the astonishing people that call this region home, sharing a special perspective with you.
Celebrate life with family and friends on a tour designed especially for you. Following your interests, they add their local knowledge to guide you to hidden gems and unmissable highlights.
Explore the breathtaking natural beauty and rich culture that make this region famous, the best local food, and more. Your ‘taste’ of the Hinterland is created to suit your appetite, from the vineyard to the rainforest, the art gallery to the chocolate factory, or the paddock to the high tea table. Their passion for the region will connect you with the best of the Hinterland, whatever that means to you.
Discover the mountain townships of Montville and Maleny (and beyond!) as you support local communities, take in the stunning views, enjoy delicious food produced right here in the Hinterland, and have diverse experiences. Share in the fun, food, and friendly local welcome. They can’t wait to show you around!
Itinerary highlights
Mary Cairncross Rainforest
Enjoy panoramic views of the Glasshouse Mountains, hear the story & legends of these iconic lava plugs formed millions of years ago. Also a unique photo opportunity before a short boardwalk glimpse of the edge of the rainforest to listen to the birds, breathe the forest air & perhaps see a pademelon wallaby.
Maleny Chocolate Factory
Get your chocolate fix from delicious handcrafted chocolates made fresh every day. Sourcing as much local produce as possible with no preservatives, artificial flavourings or vegetable oils to provide an unforgettable chocolate experience. Take a tour of the factory to see how the team create their irresistible creations – and get a taste of course!
Tour details
- On demand
Features
Service facilities
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
- Offers a range of contact methods for receiving complaints.
- Staff are trained in disability awareness.
- Asks all visitors if there are any specific needs to be met.
- Advise tour guides of the access needs of guests at the time of booking (includes pick up and drop off requirements)
- Assistance with booking arrangements (includes providing clear itineraries with written instructions on what to do at various destinations)
Communication
Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
- Staff are trained in communicating with people with learning or behavioural challenges.
- Uses Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)
- A quiet space is available at the venue/ facility.
Vision
Caters for people who are blind or have vision loss.
- Staff are trained in customer service for people with vision loss (training would incorporate way finding and communicating with people with vision loss).
- An appropriate area for toileting an assistance dog is available.
Hearing
Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
- Staff are trained in communicating with people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
Physical – Mobility
Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
- Uses floors/coverings which are slip resistant, firm and smooth
Allergies and intolerances
Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.
- Staff are trained to respond to allergic reactions.
Access & Inclusion
An access and inclusion statement is available on the business website.
- https://mysticmountaintours.com.au/accessibility/
Operation information
Mystic Mountain Tours
Sharing the Sunshine Coast Hinterland with visitors for over 20 years, local residents Lynn and Andrew know every inch of this remarkable region and will help you find the unique experiences that speak to your group. Whether it’s a tasting at the cheese factory, connecting with a local artist, a bushtucker walk through the rainforest, an artisan chocolate experience, exploring the best photography beauty spots, or a day following local farm trails from paddock to plate, we work with the best local businesses to help you find your perfect moments of discovery.
Specialising in private tours by arrangement, we can meet you at your accommodation and take all the hassle out of exploring, so you can focus on what matters; relaxing, enjoying, and celebrating life with friends and family. Private tours also allow us to accommodate your dietary requirements and other accessibility needs. Welcome to your Sunshine Coast Hinterland!
Join one of their events for more unique opportunities. Explore the cosmos using state-of-the-art telescopes under the guidance of trained astronomers, looking through crystal-clear mountain air in our local proposed Dark Sky Reserve, among other exciting Hinterland moments. Visit the website to discover the upcoming events.
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Accreditations
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Quality Tourism Accreditation
Memberships
- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
- QLD – Visit Sunshine Coast
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