Montville and Surrounds

Itinerary:

Experience the magic of the Montville region on one of three touring options:

Wednesday Departures:
Depart the Sunshine Coast this morning for the first stop, the Eumundi Country Fair Market. Take a stroll through the stalls sampling some of the local produce, before continuing onto Dulong Lookout for a panoramic view of the coast from Noosa to Caloundra. Travel onto the quaint mountain village of Montville, Australia's version of an English village established in 1887. Enjoy the atmosphere of this historic village while browsing through the variety of galleries, art studios and craft shops. Experience a guided walk through the Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve, 52 hectares of rainforest which gives shelter to many species of wildlife. Get an indication of the amazing range of native fauna which lived in the rainforest of the area before the sounds of the settlers axes mingled with the crack of the Whipbird and the plaintive cry of the Green Catbird.

Thursday Departures:
Today we travel via the magnificent acreage properties surrounding Eumundi to our first stop at the Australian Nougat Company to sample the yummiest nougat you've ever tasted. Panoramic views of Dulong Lookout. At Montville, browse the speciality shops and art galleries. The aromas of the cafe's and restaurants will make your mouth water. Experience a guided walk through the Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve, 52 hectares of rainforest which gives shelter to many species of wildlife. Get an indication of the amazing range of native fauna which lived in the rainforest of the area before the sounds of the settlers axes mingled with the crack of the Whipbird and the plaintive cry of the Green Catbird. Maleny Cheese is our next stop where you'll sample some gourmet cheese and yogurt.

Friday Departures:
Rugged mountains, spectacular views and shopping. What a day!
Today we visit the delightful towns of Montville and Maleny where you are free to browse the various art, craft, galleries and speciality shops at your leiuse. Touring among the majestic peaks names by Captain Cook in 1770, we will explore some of the 25 million year old volcanic plugs that form the Glasshouse Mountains. No wonder Matthew Flinders was the first European to climb one of these peaks. It is difficult to keep up with the scenery changes as we decend the Blackall Range, through eucalypt and rainforest into the valley which literally contains the fruit bowl of the Sunhine Coast, which its pineapple, macadamia nut, banana and pine tree plantations. You'll enjoy our stop at one of the many local fruit stalls. The views from the lookouts are breathtaking, be sure to bring your camera.