Available Tuesday – Sunday
Not looking for a Private Beer Tour? View our Shared Scenic Food & Wine Tour
Explore the charming Sunshine Coast Hinterland vineyards and craft breweries effortlessly with our Wine, Beer & Whisky Trail, designed to whisk you away to three delightful Hinterland watering holes. And by “water,” we mean your choice of alcohol. Plus, prepare your taste buds for a delightful surprise at lunchtime – indulge in authentic German cuisine paired with German-style brews or opt for a more casual experience at Brouhaha Brewery in Maleny, a modest yet exceptional brewery where exceptional craft beer meets locally sourced, fresh produce to tantalize your palate.
Love beer? Adore wine? Crave whisky? Can’t make up your mind on what to savor? There’s no need to decide because our Wine, Beer & Whisky Trail offers it all. With us handling all the planning, reservations, and transportation, all you have to do is show up and relish the experience!
Embark on this comfortable and stylish adventure as we pick you up from your preferred location in our COVID-safe, air-conditioned minibus. We’ll escort you through the breathtaking foothills of the magnificent Blackall Range to your first destination: the iconic Clouds Vineyard. Here, within its unique barrel-shaped Tasting Hall, you can sample a range of meticulously crafted wines and beers while taking in the picturesque surroundings.
After indulging in a refreshing sip (or two), it’s time to hop back into the minibus for a scenic journey to Maleny and your next stop: the wonderfully Germanic King Ludwig’s Restaurant & Bar. Settle in for an authentically award-winning German lunch paired with a selection of tantalizing Teutonic beers, all while enjoying stunning views of the Glasshouse Mountains.
Alternatively, if you prefer a different lunch experience, Brouhaha Brewery awaits, where their commitment to quality food and beer shines through. Their carefully curated range of beers beckons beer enthusiasts to embark on a journey into the world of craft brewing, all while allowing the bounty of Sunshine Coast produce to take center stage.
Following lunch, step back in time to the 1950s at Rick’s Garage, a vibrant retro diner boasting a specialized whisky bar and an abundance of laid-back charm. Once you’ve explored your inner rockabilly, we’ll transport you to your final destination.
The day culminates at an exceptional local Sunshine Coast Craft Beer brewery, where you can savor the taste of freshly brewed, locally sourced beer. After fully unwinding, we’ll safely return you to your chosen drop-off point. Rest assured, we’ll ensure you’re awake and aware when we arrive!
Pick-up & drop-off location as requested
Door-to-door pickups are available from hotels and tourist destinations in:
Pick-up time approx. 10.15 am (depending on your location)
Pick-up times: Tuesday – Sunday
Drop-off 5.30 pm
The tour starts at mid-morning at your chosen pick-up point, relax on the short half-hour drive while our experienced driver takes you through the luscious, spectacular foothills of the Blackall Range, through quaint towns and past awesome lookout points. It’s a pretty drive, all the way there and back.
The Barrel at Clouds Vineyard
Our first stop of the day is at Clouds Vineyard, located up at the magnificently named Bald Knob. The vineyard has inspirational views and the team will welcome you into The Barrel, a barrel-shaped tasting house that’s packed full of opportunities to taste some of the best wines and craft beers in Australia.
Clouds showcase a range of award-winning wines from Granite Ridge, Casley Mt Hutton and Kominos wineries, as well as a choice of exciting beers, such as the exclusive stout “Dark Cloud” brewed specially by their mates at Copperhead Brewery.
King Ludwig’s German Restaurant & Bar
After you’ve enjoyed the views, wines, and brews at Clouds, we hope that you’ve worked up an appetite because the next stop is a treat and a half! It’s off toward Maleny for lunch at King Ludwig’s German Restaurant & Bar, where the team will give you a warm welcome. Grab a verandah seat because the views across the Glass Mountains are spectacular!
You don’t find many authentic German restaurants in Australia, never mind the Sunshine Coast, so tuck into Bavarian specialties, washed down with your pick of German beers. The range is extensive so you might find it difficult to choose. Try DAB Dortmund or Altenmünster Marktoberdorf from the Helles range.
If you prefer a Pilsner, go for the Radeberger Dresden or Weltenburger Pils but there are also smoked beers, wheat ales, and Original Kölsch to sample. Don’t forget to check out the specials board for the current guest beer. By the way, it’s not all bratwurst – veggos and vegans have their own delicious menu. Lederhosen optional.
Alternative Lunch Venue – Brouhaha Brewery
For those wishing to sample some of Sunshine Coast’s finest Craft Beers with lunch, as an Alternative lunch venue, Brouhaha Brewery Born out of necessity and raised in the Hinterland of the Sunshine Coast. Brouhaha Brewery and Restaurant adopts the principles of its hometown, Maleny. Embracing community, a slower pace and fresh local produce in how they brew their craft beer and create their seasonal menu.
Jan did an exceptional job as our tour guide. The range of stop offs were just right, interesting and Jan's commentary was perfect. Our lunch was scrumptious and we loved... read more having time to explore each destination. We had a wonderful group of people on our tour group, which added an extra special element! Many thanks!
Marissa
Josie the bus driver made all in the bus feel valued and safe. Her explanation of the area travelled through added interest and understanding. Loved the markets and all the... read more usual and creative stalls.
The whole experience, from design to actual event, has been wonderful. Mark has been very helpful in providing suggestions and fitting all options into a well-run tour that all students... read more (mostly from USA and UK) have been thoroughly enjoying. Both drivers, Mark and Geoff, have very accommodating and had lots of interesting facts to share along the way. The van was clean and comfortable. The customer service was outstanding. I would highly recommend Coast to Hinterland Tours to anyone who would like to discover the Sunshine Coast.
We had a great private tour with Peter. The tour was varied stopping at a waterfall and other good vantage points of the beautiful Hinterland countryside for pictures. Peter... read more had lots of local info and the tour included wine tasting, schnapps and a filling meal at a german restaraunt followed by more drinks at another bar. A good way to sample the lovely area of the central Sunshine Coast.
The whole trip was fantastic. Great group of Kiwi’s and Aussies. Even though it wasn’t a day for good views at lookouts we all still enjoyed ourselves. Great cheeses and... read more shopping at first stop. Most impressive lunch. Wines were okay. Chocolate shop and more shopping went down a treat. Guide was lovely and informative.
I really enjoyed the whole experience, except for the length of time. We arrived at 9.20am and by the time you queue for a toilet stop it didn’t leave the... read more advertised 3 hours.
The market is so big, and difficult to find your way around.. If you didn’t buy when you first spotted something - hard to find your way back in the short time frame.
I would’ve liked at least another hour as there was a small element of panic trying to get round it all. Especially it you wanted to try something on.
Our experience with Coast to Hinterland Tours has been one of our bucket list moments. Geoff was fantastic with all his knowledge, keeping us on time & out of the... read more wet weather. We will be booking more local tours even through this company even though we live on the coast. Value for money & value in food, wine & cheese! 110%/100
David was fantastic, met us at our Moolooabah accommodation on time to take us and some other Victorians to the Eumundi markets on a rainy Wednesday morning. Polite, excellent at... read more customer service, friendly and knowledgeable about the local area and surrounding attractions. Thanks David, highly recommended half day trip to the markets.
With 24-hours notice
Bookings Transferrable
M-F 8 am-5 pm | S-S 9 am-4 pm