Brisbane

Wine Tasting & Winery Tours

The Vino Bus will pick you up from your home or holiday accommodation at approximately 09:00. From there, you will be driven in comfort to Tamborine Mountain in an air-conditioned mini bus while absorbing the spectacular views of rainforest and picturesque landscapes. You will visit 4 award-winning wineries plus Tamborine Mountain's famous distillery. Each venue will conduct guided private tastings for the group, which will allow you to try between 6 -10 varieties at each venue. You are welcome to switch one of the wineries for a brewery on the day if you feel like finishing the tour with some beer.  A delicious two-course lunch at one of the mountains top wineries is included in your tour, as well as all of your tasting fees. Snacks and water are also inclusive and available on the bus. The Vino Bus’s entertaining and knowledgeable guide will ensure you have an extremely fun and unforgettable experience, while teaching you a thing or two along the way. Relax on the drive home, or chat to the new friends you’ve made, and then at 16:30 you will be dropped back at your pick-up point.

Join a fun and truly memorable small-group wine tour of the Gold Coast hinterland wine region. You’ll visit a selection of charming, boutique wineries, indulge in lunch at a winery, and hear stories and tidbits of local history, culture, and winemaking. This easy-going tour is sure to entertain as you discover and have new experiences while tasting some of the region's most celebrated wines. Your tour includes wine tastings, a 2-course lunch by an award-winning chef, optional cheese and fudge tastings, and transportation in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle. The proposed itinerary of this winery tour includes visits to Hampton Estate Winery, Witches Falls Winery, Cedar Creek Estate Winery, and Tamborine Mountain Distillery with optional stops at scenic lookouts.

Experience the endless picturesque views from the Gold Coast to the unique wine trails of Mount Tamborine. This is a unique opportunity to sample a hand-picked selection of wines produced by seasoned winemakers and award-winning boutique wineries as you wind through the valleys.  You will be picked up from your hotel and your knowledgeable guide will take you through the valley. You will make a number of stops at family-run wineries where you can try guided tastings of multiple varieties of wine. The tour also includes a stopover at the famous Tamborine Mountain Distillery, where you will be invited to sample a selection of their world famous liquors. The tour also includes a sumptuous two-course lunch in the beautiful setting of a winery. Snacks and water will be provided on-board, as well as, a stop to indulge your cheese cravings at the Witches Cheese factory. Afterward, if you need to satisfy your sweet tooth, you can also sample some of the delicious fudge at Granny Macs. 

Enjoy a visit to the first winery to launch in Brisbane since 1860. Discover the venue's signature Gerler wines that are named after the city’s last winemaker and viticulturist. Partake in a fun and informative session that combines great tasting food with authentic, local wine. Taste the viticulture and flavors of acclaimed winemaker, Dave Cush. Learn about the wine-making process, learn of the local grapes of the area, and discover why Brisbane hasn't had a new winery in over 100 years. As you sip 4 artisanal wines, eat a 2-course meal, regionally focused, locally sourced, and produced directly from the farm gate.

Start the tour with pickup from Brisbane or the Gold Coast. Travel with your expert guide to some of South East Queensland’s best local wineries for guided tastings of award-winning wines. After the tastings, enjoy a gourmet 2-course winery lunch at a beautiful location in the mountains. If the schedule allows, stop to sample locally made liqueurs, spirits, cheese and fudge.

Take part in a must-do gourmet experience during your trip to Brisbane, by heading over to City Winery, located in the Fortitude Valley just a 4-minute drive from Brisbane CBD.  Arrive at City Winery which was the first winery in Brisbane and has been established 1860. Named after the city's last winemaker and viticulturist Carl Gerler the venue is home to Gerler wines that are largely made on site by the acclaimed winemaker Dave Cush. The venue is a fully functioning micro-winery, cellar door, and restaurant with private dining for groups of up to 20 participants.  Meet an expert sommelier or winemaker and begin your wine and food pairing experience. Start by learning about how food and wine work together and what styles of wines work with various types of food. The wine and food masterclass revolves around 6 dishes and wine pairings that in total will be equivalent to a full meal.

Visit the first winery to launch in Brisbane since 1860 and work with the winemaker or group sommelier to blend up your own bottle of wine. Discover the venue's signature Gerler wines that are named after the city’s last winemaker and viticulturist, Carl Gerler, and largely made onsite by acclaimed winemaker, Dave Cush. To get there, take a mere 4-minute drive from Brisbane CBD. Once at the venue, find a fully functioning micro-winery, cellar door, and restaurant with private dining for groups up to 20 people. Then, begin your fun and informative session that combines wine tasting with winemaking principles. Learn about the various elements that go into blending a bottle of wine — such as whole bunch, pressings, and half-whole bunch — and the art of getting the mix right. Finally, bottle and seal your own unique blend, label it, and have it signed by the winemaker.

Indulge in local produce and iconic ingredients from the Sunshine Coast regions as you visit stops along the way. Get ready for a three-course lunch-time experience with wine and other drinks at three of the stops. Your knowledgeable guide will tell you all about the food you’re eating and the Sunshine Coast's food scene, as well as a little about the areas you’ll visit so you get much more than just the food on your plate. Experience why the Hinterland area is one of the state's best regions to taste farm-to-table dining. Being home to Australia's largest seaport on the Eastern Coast, this area offers fresh seafood which you’ll get to taste directly from the trawler mere meters away. While indulging in various farm-to-table delights, you will also be guided on a journey of the Sunshine Coast's food history.

Test your taste with the authentic brews and culinary creations native to Queensland. Enjoy a guided visit to different foodie venues, and explore Brisbane's food scene. Discover hidden gems, meet artisans and producers, and absorb the local stories of where it all comes from. Start your experience with a coffee tasting and morning tea at a local roastery. Go for a behind-the-scenes tour and tasting session at a local winery. Savor a platter of local delicacies or cheeses, paired with wine or non-alcoholic drinks. Stop for a seafood lunch paired with a non-alcoholic drink, or enjoy a meal of local produce along with a glass of wine. Continue to your next venue to taste some sweet treats before finishing your experience with a Queensland-inspired cocktail. Try 5 to 6 dishes, along with drinks and wine tastings throughout the day, before being dropped off at your accommodation.

Visit the award-winning Sirromet winery on a half-day trip from Brisbane or Gold Coast. Discover the Granite Belt’s incredible wines, then head into Brisbane for lunch at one of the city’s top restaurants. Start your tour with hotel pickup, then drive towards Mount Cotton. Once you arrive at Sirromet, enjoy a 1-hour behind-the-scenes tour of this family-run hilltop winery. You’ll have the chance to taste some of the delicious wines produced by the winery after the tour. Return to Brisbane and top off your experience with a set menu lunch at Lurleen’s.