Mapleton Farm-to-Plate Lunch, Scenic Lookouts & Montville | 17th December 2026

    Mapleton Public House

    Escape to the Sunshine Coast Hinterland for a relaxed day of beautiful scenery, fresh local food and country charm. Our Mapleton farm to plate lunch tour combines a memorable shared dining experience at Mapleton Public House with scenic lookouts and time to explore Montville.

    Your day begins with convenient door-to-door pick-up between Maroochydore and Caloundra. Then sit back and enjoy the drive through the rolling hills and leafy surrounds of the Blackall Range.

    The highlight of the day is a shared banquet-style lunch at Mapleton Public House. The menu showcases produce from the family-owned The Falls Farm in Mapleton. It changes with the seasons and reflects what is being harvested at the time.

    Example Farm-to-Plate Menu

    To start

    • 10 Acres sourdough with house-cultured butter

    Main protein

    • Smoked wagyu brisket with coffee miso jus

    Seasonal sides

    • Beetroot with shiso leaf, horseradish, plum vinegar and shiso oil dressing
    • Delicata pumpkin with green tahini and garlic yoghurt
    • Roasted and marinated peppers with almond romesco, venison salami and pineapple sage
    • Deep-fried okra with fermented chilli butter and pickled cucumber chutney

    Please note: This menu is an example only. It may change depending on seasonal availability, farm harvests and what is at its best on the day.

    After lunch, continue to Mapleton Falls Lookout and Gerrards Lookout, where you can enjoy sweeping hinterland views and take in the natural beauty of the Blackall Range.

    Later, spend some free time in Montville. Browse boutiques, galleries and speciality shops, or simply enjoy the relaxed village atmosphere at your own pace.

    With fresh local flavours, scenic stops and easy-going sightseeing, this Mapleton farm-to-plate lunch tour is a lovely way to enjoy the Sunshine Coast Hinterland.

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    Tour Details
    Tour Details

    Price

    $180pp/$199pp

    $180pp/$199pp, We offer two pricing options: home pick-up for convenience or save $ by meeting at Pignata Road car park, opposite Aussie World.

    Highlights

    • Farm-to-plate banquet lunch

      Enjoy a shared seasonal lunch at Mapleton Public House featuring produce from The Falls Farm.
    • Mapleton Falls Lookout

      Take in the peaceful rainforest setting and beautiful hinterland views.
    • Gerrards Lookout

      Pause for sweeping views across the countryside towards the Sunshine Coast.
    • Free time in Montville

      Browse boutiques, galleries and speciality shops at your own pace.

    Tours Details

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    Tour Inclusions

    • Door-to-door pick-up between Maroochydore and Caloundra
    • Scenic travel through the Sunshine Coast Hinterland
    • Visit to Mapleton Public House
    • Shared farm-to-plate banquet-style lunch
    • Seasonal menu featuring produce from The Falls Farm
    • Visit to Mapleton Falls Lookout
    • Visit to Gerrards Lookout
    • Free time in Montville
    • Return journey following the day’s sightseeing
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    Fitness Requirements

    Fitness Level: Relaxed

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