About this tour
A six to eight-hour winery tour from the Gold Coast into the Mount Tamborine hinterland, visiting family-owned vineyards and Australia's most-awarded distillery. You'll taste wines at each stop, enjoy a two-course gourmet lunch sourced locally, and travel in new luxury minibuses with a guide who shares regional stories. Suits wine enthusiasts and those after a relaxed day away from the city with scenic rainforest views.
Highlights
- Family-owned wineries plus Australia's most-awarded distillery
- Guided tastings at multiple venues throughout the day
- Two-course gourmet lunch included, locally sourced ingredients
- Travel in brand-new luxury minibuses with air conditioning
- Local guide shares stories and context along the way
- Small-group format keeps numbers manageable
- Scenic rainforest landscape and mountain views
What to expect
You'll depart the Gold Coast in the morning and travel to Mount Tamborine's wine region in a new minibus. The day follows a relaxed pace: you'll stop at family-owned wineries and the region's most-awarded distillery for guided tastings at each location, learning about the wines and producers from your guide. Mid-day, you'll sit down to a two-course gourmet lunch featuring locally sourced ingredients and mountain water.
Between venues you'll pass through rainforest scenery and hinterland landscape. The tour wraps in the afternoon, and you have the option to purchase bottles to take home. Pacing is unhurried, designed to let you enjoy both the tastings and the drive without rushing.
What travellers say
- New vehicles and comfortable transport eliminate stress
- Guided tastings provide education, not just sampling
- Quality gourmet lunch with locally sourced produce
- Relaxed pacing suits a leisurely day out
- Small-group structure feels more personal
- Not suitable for pregnant travellers or cardiovascular concerns
- Cheese tasting not included, extra cost if wanted
- Early departure from Gold Coast may require early morning start
Themes summarised by our team from public information about this tour. Verify specifics on the operator's page before booking.
Good to know
This suits wine drinkers and anyone after a slower-paced day trip away from the coast without strenuous activity. The tour is suitable for all fitness levels, though it's not recommended for pregnant travellers or those with poor cardiovascular health — confirm fitness needs with the operator beforehand. The minibus is air-conditioned and new, which helps on warm days. Note that cheese tasting is not included but can be purchased direct from wineries if you'd like it. Lunch is included; wine tastings are included but additional wine or spirits purchases are at your own cost. Group sizes are kept small. Public transport options exist nearby if you need alternative getting to the departure point.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BookNow summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.