Maleny and Montville Tours
explore these delightful Townships and surrounds with a local
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Night Sky Journeys
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 us in our corner of a proposed 900-square-kilometre Dark Sky Reserve as we introduce you to astronomers who will guide you in viewing through state-of-the-art telescopes to explore our 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.
Thank you to Dr Ken Wishaw for the outstanding authentic image captured right here in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland.
Private tours of Maleny, Montville and more: Your personalised Hinterland experience
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 wine tasting at the vineyard, 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 dairy 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.
Special Events: Join a friendly group to discover true gems and unique local experiences
Some of the most astonishing features the Sunshine Coast has to offer take a little more planning to experience at their best. Other local highlights can be a great way to make new friends when visited with a welcoming group. We invite visitors and locals alike to join the bus for these varied part-day experiences, where we showcase something truly special each time.
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. Meet a local artist in their gallery or studio and gain insight into their unique creative process. Enjoy lunch in places like the heart of the rainforest or overlooking the Glass House Mountains, with a different itinerary each time—including convenient transfers from group pick-up points around the Coast. Visit local festivals with us, explore different seasonal themes, and more in these inspiring events.
Nature transfers and group charters in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland
Hidden behind the Hinterland’s unique towns are the Sunshine Coast Great Walks! Four days of walking trails that take you into a peaceful world. We offer nature trail transfers that connect you to entry points, waterfalls, and lookouts so you can make the most of your time exploring nature in this special subtropical rainforest area.
Bus charters are also available if your group needs transport to a specific location or event. Our charter services range from short hops within the Sunshine Coast to epic journeys across Australia! View more information about our charters using the button below and enquire to learn how we can help you.
Special Local Tours Calendar
Some of our experiences run on specific dates, with tickets on sale to anyone interested in joining us! Discover these exciting opportunities below, and click ‘Read More’ to learn about pick-up locations and times. We can’t wait to welcome you for these carefully-crafted special events, where you can enjoy the best of the Sunshine Coast (and beyond!) with like-minded company.
Christmas Trees & Festive Markets | 7 December 2024
From a sun-baked Christmas tree farm with an amazing outlook to glittering Twilight Markets as Montville turns on the Christmas lights, this afternoon and evening tour will spark your festive spirit.
Read MoreGhostly Tales of Toowong Cemetery | 5 March 2025
Join us in the eerie Toowong Cemetery for tales to send a chill up your spine! Our exclusive daytime experience includes a visit to the historic Breakfast Creek Hotel (itself said to be haunted!) for a richly historic day out.
Read MoreEsk Garden Fair | 21 June 2025
Every year, the Valley of the Lakes Garden Club hosts this not-for-profit fair to “promote the enjoyment of gardening, friendship and a healthy lifestyle through gardening”. Refresh your knowledge, your garden, and yourself at this friendly fair!
Read MoreGinger Growing & Eumundi Markets | 12 July 2025
Join us on “the ultimate ginger journey” a seasonal, limited-time Harvest Tour at the Ginger Factory. Paired with a visit to the creative abundance of the Eumundi Markets, this day out will be invigorating!
Read MoreNight Sky Journey: Astronomy Tour | 15 August 2025
Beyond the city limits and bright suburban lights, the broad night sky of the Sunshine Coast Hinterland opens into a vast canvas of astral wonders, where the universe comes alive before your very eyes.
Read MoreTaste of the Hinterland
Maleny & Montville Tours
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. Our 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, we add our local knowledge to guide you to hidden gems and unmissable highlights—all to give you happy moments to share.
Explore the food and drink that makes this region famous, the breathtaking natural beauty spots, and more. Your ‘taste’ of the Hinterland is created to suit your appetite, from the vineyard to the rainforest, the art gallery to the distillery, or the paddock to the high tea table. Our 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; we can’t wait to show you around!
Minimum numbers apply for our standard per-person cost. See FAQs for more information.
Great Walks Transfers
Rainforest Experiences
Step into the subtropical rainforest, and let your worries melt away. Listen to the sounds of rare wildlife, from the booming call of the Wompoo Fruit Dove and the crack of the Eastern Whipbird to the steady ambience of happy frogs. Look up at ancient trees, including sacred Bunya pines, finding the survivors of settler logging which still remain in this heritage landscape. See the landmarks of indigenous songlines, and absorb the uniqueness of this special place.
The Sunshine Coast Great Walks open up a world of heritage forests, rare plant and animal species, and dramatic landscapes. From the rushing waterfalls of Kondalilla National Park to serene lookout views over the Obi Obi Gorge, this is an area rich in natural beauty. Connect to nature and each other as you explore this unique place.
With so much to see, you can experience anything from a short, level walk through the rainforest to a four-day hike with overnight camping under the brilliant stars of our local Dark Sky Reserve. Swim in a rock pool, photograph pristine environments, or simply visit the best spots for listening to the birds. We can also introduce you to luxury accommodation where we offer regular transfers for group bookings, providing a stunning nature and local food experience from an amazing rainforest retreat.
Minimum numbers apply for our standard per-person cost. See FAQs for more information.
Local Tour & Transfer FAQs
Have questions about our local tours? Explore the topics below, read the accessibility information or our main FAQs page, or get in touch and we’ll answer your query. No question is too big or small if it makes you confident to travel with us!
No, but below a certain number of passengers we have to charge more per person. For example, a group of two will pay more per-head than a group of six. We recommend travelling in a group of six or more for the best value. However, we are happy to take you on a private tour all by yourself if that is what you are looking for! Talk to us about your interests and we will quote for your specific requirements.
When it comes to private tours and transfers, advance notice best enables us to meet your needs. This includes reserving our time on your chosen day, having more opportunity to understand your interests, and making advance arrangements for any unique experiences. However, if we are able to accommodate you at the last minute, we will! Get in touch as soon as possible so we can share the Hinterland at its best.
For scheduled events on our Tour Calendar, places will be allocated on a first-come-first-served basis. We don’t have any control over how quickly these experiences sell out, so if something catches your eye it is best to book quickly!
Your group’s private Taste of the Hinterland tour is just that—yours. While our standard pricing includes a tasting or two, depending on your interests and favoured destinations, the final itinerary and inclusions will reflect where you would like to go. Reach out to us with your thoughts, and we will work with you on the details to design an experience that suits your group. The full inclusions will be detailed in your quote for the planned tour.
The scheduled events on our Tours Calendar have pre-planned itineraries. All the information about the content of these tours will be made available in our tour brochure and the listings above once the details are available. You can explore these at any time, and get in touch if you have any questions.
Our private tours are custom-designed to suit your group’s interests, so we can only provide a specific quote after discussing with you what your group would like to do. Prices start from $140 per person, and vary depending on factors such as the length of your tour, the destinations included, the number of passengers in your group, and so on. We work with you to find the perfect balance of inclusions for your occasion and to create an itinerary that delivers you amazing value.
Scheduled events on our Tours Calendar each have their own advertised price. Read the full tour listings above, download the information sheets, or reach out to us with any questions to find out more about a specific calendar tour.
We offer excellent value for transfers and charters close to our home base on the range. The Great Walks and many of the outstanding accommodation places close to them are practically in our backyard, so our friendly service is as local as it gets. However, we do need some information about your journey to be able to provide a quote, so kindly reach out to us at your earliest convenience to discuss your needs. Prices begin from $35 per person, but vary depending on factors such as the start and end points of your transfer, the number of passengers on the bus, and any additional requirements or requests.
More information about our charter services, which cover a wider range of travel needs, can be found on our Charters page.
One of the major advantages of private tours and transfers is that we can tailor our itinerary and services to your needs. There are many things we are willing and able to do to create a custom service that fits your specific requirements.
We also put a great deal of thought into how we can make our public, ticketed tours accessible to as wide a range of people as possible. We consider many kinds of dietary, mobility and communication needs by default, and are willing to discuss adaptations or special assistance as necessary.
While it might not be possible to meet every accessibility need, we encourage you to read the detailed information on our Accessibility page and reach out to us to discuss any further questions you might have.
Whatever accommodations you need to feel comfortable in our care, we hope to welcome you aboard!
Local Tour & Transfer Testimonials
See what other travelers have said about their experiences and discover the Mystic Mountain difference.
We pride ourselves on good responses from Sunshine Coast locals and international travelers alike, bringing that special something to everyone’s experience of our beloved Hinterland.
“Had the absolute best time…so much fun”
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Had the absolute best time and were taken care of and were shown around with a personal touch! Lynn was such a fantastic driver and guide who was so much fun to spend the day with! Lynn was much loved and respected by the local...
Read More“Mystic Mountain Tours should be top of your list”
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Our tour guide and driver Lynn provided A++ service for my birthday Hinterlands Wine Tour with friends and family. If you're after a stress free adventure Mystic Mountain Tours should be top of your list. Thank you Lynn x
Read More“Ably guided by Lynn who knew the area well”
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Our group of eight - sort of oldies - had a great day tour around Montville, Maleny areas.. Visited all sorts of attractions ably guided by Lynn who knew the area well. Lunch at Secrets on the Lake was an exceptional surprise, great food, nice...
Read More“Had the absolute best time…so much fun”
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Had the absolute best time and were taken care of and were shown around with a personal touch! Lynn was such a fantastic driver and guide who was so much fun to spend the day with! Lynn was much loved and respected by the local...
Read More“Mystic Mountain Tours should be top of your list”
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Our tour guide and driver Lynn provided A++ service for my birthday Hinterlands Wine Tour with friends and family. If you're after a stress free adventure Mystic Mountain Tours should be top of your list. Thank you Lynn x
Read More“Ably guided by Lynn who knew the area well”
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Our group of eight - sort of oldies - had a great day tour around Montville, Maleny areas.. Visited all sorts of attractions ably guided by Lynn who knew the area well. Lunch at Secrets on the Lake was an exceptional surprise, great food, nice...
Read More“10/10 would go again”
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ I went on the Taste of the Hinterland tour this week and it was a blast! I ended up being the only one on the tour, but Lynn the guide was so lovely it was such a good time! She gave fantastic information about the...
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Respect to Country: Custodian Acknowledgement
We acknowledge the Kabi Kabi people and the Jinibara people, the traditional custodians of the lands within the Sunshine Coast and the Hinterland, and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters, and culture. We pay respect to their Elders—past, present, and emerging—and extend that respect to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples across the lands we visit on our tours.