Noosa Hinterland Food and Wine Private Tour

Experience the Noosa Hinterland Food and Wine Private Tour, where your journey begins with a relaxing tea or coffee by the tranquil Lake Cootharaba, the largest lake in the Noosa Everglades. The scenic journey then leads to Kin Kin, a charming village nestled in the hinterland, where you’ll have the chance to explore local arts, crafts, and fresh produce.

Next, indulge in a gourmet lunch in Pomona, made with fresh, local ingredients at a beloved restaurant, paired with a refreshing drink. Afterward, enjoy free time to explore Pomona’s art gallery or experience a gin tasting at the local distillery, adding a delightful touch to your day.

The afternoon unveils a mead tasting at a historic estate, followed by a breathtaking secret lookout offering panoramic views of the hinterland and Noosa Heads. Cap off your day with a premium wine tasting and cheese platter at a local winery. Throughout the Noosa Hinterland Private Tour, you’ll enjoy comfort, expert guidance, and seamless transportation for an unforgettable experience.

ITINERARY

• Your day begins with a scenic drive that will lead us to our first stop, where you'll sip on a complimentary tea or coffee as you take in the stunning views of Lake Cootharaba, the largest and most serene lake in the Noosa Everglades.
• Next, we’ll hit the open road, winding through the picturesque countryside to the charming village of Kin Kin in the Noosa Hinterland. Here, you’ll get a glimpse of the past with its 100+ year-old hotel and, on occasion, the chance to pick up some locally crafted art and handmade treasures.
• Our journey continues through the rolling hills of the Kin Kin Ranges to the historic town of Pomona, where we’ll treat you to a gourmet lunch at the locals’ favorite restaurant, made with the freshest local produce. And yes, a drink is included to perfectly complement your meal.
• After lunch, enjoy some free time to wander the quaint streets of Pomona, explore the local art gallery, or perhaps treat yourself to a gin tasting at the nearby distillery.
• In the afternoon, we’ll delve into a unique mead tasting at a stunning local estate, where mead-making has been passed down through three generations. Note: Mead tastings are replaced by a delightful drink at a local craft brewery on Sundays.
• Next, we’ll take a scenic drive to a hidden lookout that offers breathtaking panoramic views of the country we’ve explored, including a glimpse of Noosa Heads in the distance.
• To cap off your unforgettable day, we’ll indulge in a premium wine tasting paired with a delicious cheese platter at the beloved local winery.
• Finally, we’ll whisk you back to your accommodation in time to catch the sunset and enjoy a relaxing dinner.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

• Complimentary Tea or Coffee, served lakeside at the stunning Noosa Everglades
• A delicious Gourmet Lunch, made with local produce, accompanied by a refreshing drink
• Mead Tasting at a family-owned estate (Available every day except Sunday) *On Sundays, enjoy a drink at a local craft brewery when mead is unavailable
• Premium Wine Tasting paired with a delicious Cheese Platter at a renowned local winery
• Breathtaking Panoramic Lookout offering views of the Noosa Hinterland and beyond
• Scenic, leisurely country drives showcasing the natural beauty of the area
• Convenient door-to-door pick-up and drop-off from your home or accommodation
• Expert commentary from your friendly and experienced host throughout the day
• The comfort of a luxury vehicle featuring reclining seats, individual USB ports, air-conditioning & heating for your utmost relaxation

NOOSA & SUNSHINE COAST Pick-ups and Drop-offs
Joel’s Journeys will pick-up and drop-off customers at their home or accommodation in the Noosa and Sunshine Coast regions, including the Sunshine Coast Hinterland. Please ensure you provide your pick-up address when you make the booking. Pick ups outside of the above locations may incur a surcharge.

BRISBANE Pick-ups and Drop-offs
Joel’s Journeys will pick-up and drop-off customers at their home or accommodation in the Brisbane CBD or anywhere between the Brisbane CBD and Sunshine Coast for an additional $175 each way per booking. Please ensure you select the 'BRISBANE PICK-UP' and/or BRISBANE DROP-OFF' option and provide your pick-up/drop-off address when you make the booking. Brisbane Airport pick-up/drop-offs are also an option for guests. Pick ups in Brisbane outside of the above locations may incur an additional surcharge.

Sunshine Coast Airport Drop-off Available
Make the most of your departure day and be dropped-off at the Sunshine Coast Airport after your private tour for no extra cost. We have plenty of luggage room on the bus to stow your bags for the duration of the tour or transfer. Ensure you select the appropriate airport transfer checkbox option when you make your tour or transfer booking.

Luxury Vehicle for Passenger Loads of 11 or Less
Groups of 11 or less will be chauffeured around in comfort in our luxury 12-seater vehicle. Our bus is equipped with reclining seats and a USB port for each seat to recharge your phones and cameras throughout a day. The vehicle has a fridge running throughout the day to keep cool any cold produce you purchase.

Passenger Loads of 12 or More
Passenger loads of 12 or more guests are subject to the availability of a larger bus, which will be different to the 12-seater bus described above. Please provide us with as much notice as possible for group bookings of 12 or more guests.

Experienced Guide
Your host is an experienced tour guide and driver who lives in the Noosa region, is passionate about the natural world, respectful of indigenous culture and has received many positive compliments and reviews from customers.