Cultural and Theme 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.

A tour group enjoys a picnic on the Range

Services

Taste of the Hinterland

From $140 to $350

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!

Disabled Access

Family Friendly Public Toilet

Night Sky Journey

$120

Beyond the city limits and the bright suburban lights, the broad night sky of the Sunshine Coast Hinterland opens into an uninterrupted canvas of astral wonders, where the universe comes alive before your eyes.

Join them in a corner of a proposed 900-square-kilometre Dark Sky Reserve as they introduce you to astronomers who will guide you in viewing through state-of-the-art telescopes to explore the stunning night sky for yourself. Accompanied by an illuminating welcome presentation and hot drinks in a relaxed small-group atmosphere, these experiences will open your eyes to the wonders of the cosmos.

Disabled Access

Carpark Family Friendly Public Toilet

Dreaming Trails

From $240 to $265

Enjoy a day exploring the Sunshine Coast’s natural beauty, local produce, and rich First Nations culture. Mystic Mountain Tours collects passengers from select pick-up points along the Sunshine Coast, with insightful commentary along the way.

QCamel (Approx. 9:30am – 11:00am)
Get up close and personal with Australia’s gentle camels at QCamel. Learn about the history of camels in Australia while taking in stunning views of the Glasshouse Mountains and morning tea featuring camel produce.

Tribal Link (Approx. 12:00pm – 2:00pm)
Walk with us, share with us, and immerse yourself in an authentic experience. Meet the Traditional Custodians, paint with ochre, and learn about ancient tools and stories. Stroll through the rainforest to discover bush foods, then enjoy a delicious seasonal bush food lunch.

My Dilly Bag (Approx. 2:30pm – 4:00pm)
Meet Bushfood Queen Aunty Dale Chapman at My Dilly Bag, a First Nations company dedicated to sharing native cuisine. Learn about traditional approaches to sourcing bushfoods. Conclude your day with afternoon tea featuring bush ingredients and the opportunity to stock up from their range.

Return Journey
After a day rich in connection, culture, and flavour, Mystic Mountain Tours returns you to your original pick-up location.

Disabled Access

Public Toilet