South East Distillery Tour
Exceptional spirits
Lush mountain rainforest
Behind-the-scenes tour
Sample a variety of spirits and liqueurs at three independent and award-winning South East Queensland distilleries.
Sip Queensland's finest rum and be guided behind-the-scenes at Beenleigh Artisan Distillery - Australia's oldest operating distillery. Refresh your palette at Cauldron Distillery with their 'Five-To-Five' handcrafted mountain gin. And sample a variety of tasty tipples at Australia's most award-winning distillery, Tamborine Mountain Distillery.
Enjoy a delicious gourmet two-course lunch at Mason Winery and take in the spectacular panoramic views of the Scenic Rim at Hang Gliders Lookout.
Let South East Discovery Tours make it a day to remember!
How the day looks
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Front door pick-up 8.30am - 9.30am*
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Rum tasting and distillery tour at Beenleigh Artisan Distillery
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Two-course lunch at Mason Winery
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Gin tasting paddle at Cauldron Distillery
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Liqueur tasting at Tamborine Mountain Distillery
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Photo opportunity at Hang Gliders Lookout
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Arrive back home 5pm - 6pm*
*Depending on your location.
The fun stuff
Inclusions
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Front door pick-up and drop-off
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Your own private tour with dedicated host
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Air-conditioned transport
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3x distillery visits with tastings
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Guided distillery tour
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Visit to Hang Gliders Lookout
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2-course gourmet lunch
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Snacks and water on the bus
The important stuff
Pricing
Cost: From $230 per person
Minimum spend: $1,400
Deposit: 50% at time of booking (tour paid in full 14 days before departure date)
Tour details
Group size: 2-11 people*
Pick-up locations: Brisbane, Gold Coast, Ipswich, (all within 10km radius of city/town)**
Tour operating days: Wednesday - Sunday, all year
*We can accommodate larger groups on request.
**Small surcharge may apply for locations outside of these areas.
The optional stuff
Tailored options
Want to tweak your tour? See our list of other nearby experiences and get in touch with us to discuss further.
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Lunch at Hampton Estate Wines
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Tamborine Cheese Shop visit
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Fudge shop visit
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Rainforest walk
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Is there a minimum spend?The minimum spend on our tours start from $1,200. However, the more people you have on your tour, the less it will cost per person. Hurray!
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What is the minimum and maximum amount of people per tour?Our tours cater 2 - 11 people. If your group is 12 people and above, we can accommodate a larger vehicle on request.
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How far in advance should I book?To secure your tour, we advise you book no later than 4 weeks prior to your departure date. We would hate for you to miss out, so please keep in mind that weekends are very popular and book up quickly.
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I'm not sure how many people are coming. What should I do?We understand it can be hard to wrangle your group for a yay or nay. If you don't know definite numbers, give us your best guess when you put down your deposit. Once you have your group number confirmed, we will deduct or add from the remaining sum. Please note that venues and experiences on our tours are subject to availability - so the sooner you know, the more likely we can confirm your adjustment.
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Can I customise my tour?Of course! We are here to make your day unforgettable. We have a few recommendations in 'The optional stuff' section, but if you have other ideas please let us know and we will be happy to get the conversation started.
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How long is the day?This depends upon your pick-up location. Usually, the day lasts anywhere from 6-8 hours, from pick-up to drop-off.
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Is there a dress code?Smart-casual is the usual attire for Tamborine Mountain. It can get a few degrees cooler in winter and a few degrees hotter in summer - so dress accordingly. A hat is always recommended.
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Can we bring alcohol on the bus?You are more than welcome to bring home any purchases from the venues we visit. However, we have a strict no alcohol consumption policy on the bus.
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Do I need to advise of any dietary requirements?We are happy to say that our venues cater to most dietary requirements. Just to be on the safe side, it is best to let us know when you book so we can inform the Chef.
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Are your vehicles wheelchair accessible?Unfortunately, our vehicles are not wheelchair accessible. However, if your guest is able-bodied to step on and off the vehicle, we can find a spot to store the wheelchair whilst in transit.
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Can we stop for a coffee on the way?Like most people, we can't function without our morning cuppa. However, our itinerary is very time sensitive. Therefore, please have your coffee well before your scheduled pick-up time so you are all set for your amazing day!
More questions?
See our general FAQ page for more answers. Or go to our T&Cs page to read the finer details.
Our tour partners
Acknowledgement of Country
We acknowledge and pay respect to the land and the traditional families of the Yugambeh region of South East Queensland and their Elders past, present and emerging. The Yugambeh region includes families that identify as Kombumerri, Mununjali, Wangerriburra and others.