Location: 249 Western Avenue, Montville
Elevation: 420 metres above sea level
Type: Family-owned and operated β’ Award-winning
Perched at the highest point in Montville on the Blackall Range, Flame Hill Vineyard is widely regarded as the Sunshine Coast's premier cellar door destination. This family-owned estate produces 100% estate-grown wines from both its Montville vineyard and Granite Belt property, ensuring complete control over quality from vine to bottle.
The expansive cellar door features wine tasting of whites, reds, sparkling, and fortified wines, while the award-winning on-site restaurant delivers exceptional paddock-to-plate dining with a delicious two or three-course lunch menu. Ingredients are sourced from their own gardens and local suppliers. Floor-to-ceiling windows showcase panoramic coastal views, making it a photographer's paradise and a regular highlight on private wine tours. Our expert tour guide will share the vineyard's fascinating history during your air-conditioned visit.
Specialties: Verdelho, Shiraz, Sparkling wines β’ Estate-grown
Open: Wednesday to Sunday, 10:30am β 5:00pm
Website: flamehillvineyard.com.au
Location: 269 Landsborough Maleny Road, Maleny
Elevation: 430 metres above sea level
Type: Family-owned boutique winery β’ Award-winning
Maleny Mountain Wines is a beloved family-owned and operated winery housed in an iconic 8-metre-high barrel-shaped buildingβone of the region's most photographed landmarks. Its central hinterland location makes it an essential stop on Sunshine Coast day tours and a favorite among our winery tours.
The wine range showcases the diversity of the Blackall Range terroir, including sweet and dry styles, full-bodied reds, crisp whites, fortified wines, and luscious dessert wines. The friendly cellar door atmosphere encourages leisurely wine tasting, and visitors can enjoy local produce platters and cheese boards alongside their wine selection. Your knowledgeable tour guide will help you discover your perfect wine match. This venue is also available as a function centre for special celebrations.
Specialties: Chambourcin, Verdelho, Port-style fortified wines
Open: Daily, 10:00am β 5:00pm
Website: malenymountainwines.com
Dusty Hill Vineyard & Additional Regional Cellar Doors
Type: Boutique family-owned wineries β’ Estate-grown wines
The broader Sunshine Coast wine trail includes several exceptional boutique producers perfect for private tour itineraries. Dusty Hill Vineyard is a hidden gem offering intimate wine tasting experiences and estate-grown varieties in a relaxed setting. The vineyard's family-owned and operated approach ensures personalized service and authentic hospitality.
Other regional highlights that pair perfectly with visits to the Glass House Mountains or as part of a comprehensive Queensland wine tour:
- Settlers Rise Winery β Montville, featuring premium estate-grown wines blended by Master of Wine Peter Scudamore-Smith MW
- Dingo Creek Vineyard β Renowned for diverse grape varieties and award-winning wines of distinction, perfect for wine tasting
- Winya Wines β Sandy Creek, Kilcoy (1 hour from Brisbane) β’ Family-owned cellar door
- Ocean View Estates β Contributing to the region's diverse wine portfolio with estate-grown selections
Exploring Further: Many of our winery tours can be extended to include the nearby South Burnett wine region and Barambah Valley, home to additional award-winning cellar doors and estate-grown wines. Ask your tour guide about multi-region private tour options.
Discover more about the Sunshine Coast through Visit Sunshine Coast, or explore Queensland Holidays for regional touring ideas.