GOURMET SAFARI PROG RAMME – 29 JULY- 7 AUGUST 2016

Escape to the mountains and discover the magic

Join us for a fun filled week of beautiful Queensland winter days

and cosy nights by log fires in The Sunshine Coast Hinterland!

Where you will enjoy beautiful scenery, spectacular waterfalls

and rainforests, delicious food at special restaurants, award

winning wines, cooking classes, meeting producers and farmers in

the area, relax, unwind, make new friends – and have a

wonderful experience!

DAY 1 - FRIDAY 29 JULY:

Accommodation African Cottages & House of Laurels

Arrive at The African Cottages for a welcome drink. Casual dinner

& relaxing evening at THE LANE PALMWOODS – live music,

Mexican food. The start of a wonderful trip!

DAY 2 - SATURDAY 30 JULY:

We visit Crystal Waters Eco Village where we will go on a guided

tour, followed by delicious coffee and the famous sourdough

croissants at Les’ Sourdough Bakery. What a way to start a morning!

Followed by lunch at the award winning POMODORAS

Followed by:

MALENY Bites & Sites walking tour, where you will experience the

true soul and the diversity of Maleny. We visit:

Sugoi Ni Japanese Shop

IGA for a very interesting Meat & Deli demo

Rosettas Bookshop for great coffee & Books, Books, Books!

The Marketplace for interesting food stalls and a demo of Japanese

cuisine

Peace of Green – Artists Collective Gallery

Colin James for Ice Cream & the Fromagerie

The local Co op.

Dinner is an AFRICAN NIGHT at The House of Laurels

DAY 3 - SUNDAY 31 July:

Cooking Class at the wonderful Spicers Tamarind Cooking School

Followed by a fresh Picnic Lunch at Mary Cairncross Park,

overlooking the iconic Glasshouse Mountains.

Then on to the beautiful Maleny Botanical Gardens

Situated on one hundred and ten acres, they are surrounded by

magnificent rainforest with spectacular views of the Glasshouse

Mountains.

Over 6 kilometres of walking paths meander around thousands of

different plants, ranging from roses, azaleas and annuals to some of

the rarest cycads in the world. All of which are complemented by

numerous lakes and waterfalls – providing countless options for

photography.

Then on to Maleny Mountain Wines for a perfect finish to the day!

Evening Free

DAY 4 - MONDAY 1 AUG. – MONTVILLE/FLAXTON/

MAPLETON

We stay at the beautiful Montville Country Cabins

where our hosts Christine and Anton will welcome us.

One night we will have dinner by the firepit, which is going to be

VERY interesting!

OR

Kondalilla Eco Resort

Set in amongst 20 acres of magificent Sunshine Coast Hinterland

rainforest allowing you time to experience nature, right next to

Kondalilla National Park,

DAY 5 – MONDAY 1 AUG: Start with Cooking class and

demonstration with the famous PETE WOLF of

CEDAR CREEK BUSH FOODS.

Peter Wolfe is an extremely passionate and talented chef who is well

known in culinary circles as a specialist in Australian Native

Cuisine. Peter’s professional career began in Tasmania working with

the salubrious delights of Tassie produce, to the finest of Sydney

restaurants, including the royal Sydney Golf Club and eventually

settling in Noosa to continue in a position as executive chef for

Weller Hotels.

Having come from a rural background with lots of fishing, hunting,

growing your own fruit and vegetables as well as searching the bush

and beach for culinary treats Peter decided he had to live on a rural

property just out of Noosa. – And that is how CEDAR CREEK BUSH

FOODS were born!

Amongst our many adventures these two days we visit Montville

Shops for a browse, Cocorico Handmade Chocolates, Monty’s of

Montville, Montville Coffee and many more!

A unique culinary experience every day!

Dinner at BELLA CUCINA – a fabulous little restaurant in

Montville that captures the essence of Italian cuisine.

DAY 6 - TUESDAY 2 AUG:

We meet producers and growers of this fabulous region, like The

Falls Farm, with lots of tastings, tips and goodies to take home.

One of the highlights is - Lunch at Spicers Clovelly where award

winning chef Cameron Matthews will delight your tastebuds with a

degustation lunch. Superb!

Then on to Flame Hill Winery – for more wine!

Followed by coffee at Secrets on the Lake

What a day!

Evening Free – or we can have a BBQ at our home for the night!

DAY 7 - WEDNESDAY 3 AUG – COOLUM/YANDINA

Accommodation – Tranquil Views and

Yandina Station – two beautiful and luxurious places!

We start the day at the famous Eumundi Markets where you can

browse, meet interesting people, taste delicious food and shop till

you drop! Lunch at own expense.

After lunch we visit a few VERY interesting Farms around the area.

Evening - Pizza Night at Tranquil Views

DAY 8 - THURSDAY 4 AUG:

The Ginger Factory for a very informative tour and cooking

demonstration.

Then on to Farms and Producers around the area

One of the fabulous farms we will visit will be

Eumundi Beef with Susan at the helm.

I love their slogan –

Beef with natural taste and flavour, raised in the lush Sunshine

Coast hinterland.

We produce quality eating beef from our pure breed Ausline (Angus)

and Murray Grey cross herd.

Our cattle are humanely raised and fed ONLY quality pasture grown

using biodynamic & biological farming methods.

We sell from the farm direct to the public.

Lunch at Val & John Henderson at their beautiful home on the

slopes of Mt. Coolum, overlooking the ocean.

Afternoon free to relax, maybe take in a massage or just sit down

with your favourite drop and a good book.

Dinner at The Imperial Hotel - Eumundi

Enjoy the ambience of a traditional pub!

A cornerstone of charming Eumundi, the heritage-listed Imperial

Hotel has been welcoming locals and tourists since its opening in

1911. The friendly reception continues today with good old fashioned

table service, delicious food, cold beer and wine and live

entertainment.

DAY 9 - FRIDAY 5 AUG – NOOSA HINTERLAND

Accommodation – Cooroy Country Cottages, a quiet secluded

holiday set amongst 97 private acres of rural Noosa native

forests and wildlife with changing mountain and valley views.

We start the final lap of our wonderful trip with a visit to sleepy

Boreen Point and Garnisha Spice Farm

From a little commercial kitchen in the garden Tim makes 18 different

spice pastes, pickles and chutneys, for Thai, Malay, North African, Middle

eastern and Indian cooking. Outside the kitchen is the treasure trove of

the garden. Mangoes shelter mounds of cardamom; there’s a windbreak of

bananas, rows of red and white galangal, brilliant orange turmeric, stands

of lemon grass, and a fenced off wallaby-proof area for the chillies.

Tamarind, pimento, allspice and Tahitian lime trees have plenty of space.

And everywhere it can find a spot, there is curry leaf lending its delicious

scent to the mix.

Lunch at the quaint French restaurant Maison de Provence in

Cooroy

Careful arrangement: Crispy skin barramundi with saffron, kipfler potato nousseline and clams sauce vierge.

Welcome to Fairyland in Cooroy, aka Maison de Provence, where French

charm meets country town warmth and much is made of the plentiful, local

bounty.

Afternoon – Camp Black – massages, yoga, relax and evening

dinner! And what an experience that is going to be!

A “Music under the Stars” night where you get a sensational dining experience, great

live entertainment, beautiful surroundings and great company.

Relax in the outdoor spa!

Beautiful food from their organic garden direct to your plate and

Prepared with flare and care.

The view!

DAY 10 - SATURDAY 6 AUG:

A wonderful walk in Noosa National Park

And then one of the highlights of our tour –

A Noosa River Cruise and BBQ Seafood Lunch with award winning

Noosa River and Canal Cruises - Noosaville

Beautiful fresh food prepared on board while you enjoy a glass

of wine and the views of the Noosa River! What more could you

ask for!

Evening dinner at Cooroy Country Cottages – either Thai or

Indian! Surprise!

DAY 11 - SUNDAY 7 AUG: To end our wonderful trip, we have

Breakfast at the Noosa Farmers Markets

Where you can shop to your heart’s delight for fresh, fresh produce

to take home!

Enjoy the morning, maybe have a last coffee with newfound friends –

and remember us in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland!

We cruise along in a comfortable air conditioned bus with Lynn

from Mystic Mountain Tours.

The Best Way to see the Sunshine Coast Hinterland!

THE BEST

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Tel. 5435-2881 Email: info@mysticmountaintours.com.au

ALL THIS FOR ONLY $2500p.p. (twin share)

Single Supplement $250p.p.

Prices based on a minimum of 12 passengers

Group meals do not include beverages.

To secure your booking and make your deposit, please call MATILDA at (07)

5435-2445 or email me at gourmet_afrika@optusnet.com.au

We will need a deposit of $1000 p.p. Balance to be paid by end June.

Just like our SOUTH AFRICAN GOURMET SAFARIS I promise you the trip of

a lifetime!

For more info on the GOURMET SAFARIS to SOUTH AFRICA call or email me

and I’ll send you the Programme. Or check out our website

www.malenyqueensland.com/gourmetafrika

Have a fantastic day!

Matilda

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If you would like any assistance flying into Brisbane from anywhere in Australia,

please contact:

PETER EMERY

Africa Travel Specialist & Home Based Travel Consultant

Mobile - 0449 689 447

Office - 07 5451 8600

Email - peter.emery@ucango.com.au

Qld registered travel agent licence number 3181 385

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CANCELLATIONS

Cancellations received 60-30 days prior to departure will incur loss of deposit.

Cancellations received between 30-15 days prior to departure will incur a 75%

cancellation fee.

Cancellations received between 15 days prior to departure will incur a 100%

cancellation fee plus any non-recoverable costs incurred.

Cancellations must be sent in writing.

Cancellation fee is based upon the total amounts paid including tours, airfares

and all other travel arrangements.

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