Gold Coast Brewery Tour from Brisbane: Four Craft Beer Tastings

Four breweries means four different beer styles, from award-winning IPAs to Belgian-inspired brews made on the sunny coast.

A full-day brewery tour departing from Brisbane that takes you by train to the Gold Coast, where you visit four craft breweries with a guide, sample beers at each one, and eat lunch. The itinerary visits award-winning operations, a Currumbin brewery known for popular Australian beers, a Burleigh favorite that rotates new brews, and a Belgian-style brewery. Small groups keep the experience personal and the pace relaxed.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit four Gold Coast breweries

• Train ride from Brisbane to Helensvale
• Tour award-winning brewery and meet founders
• Visit Currumbin brewery and sample beers
• Sample six beers at Burleigh brewery
• Enjoy Belgian-style beers and learn history

The experience

The tour starts with a train ride from Brisbane CBD to Helensvale Station, about an hour, where your guide meets you and the group moves into an air-conditioned vehicle for the brewery stops. You'll spend the day moving between four different operations, each one offering a behind-the-scenes look at how they brew and a chance to taste their range. One brewery lets you meet the founders if they're around. Another is known for spotting surfers walking past the taproom. At Burleigh, you sample six of their current beers. The Belgian-style brewery rounds out the day with unique flavors and the story of why beer matters in that culture.

Lunch is included and happens during the tour, so you're not hunting for food between stops. The guide steers the tasting. You're not just drinking, but learning what makes each beer different and why the breweries matter to the local community. Groups stay small, which means the guide can answer questions and the pace stays comfortable. Closed-toe shoes are required, and you'll need to bring photo ID since the minimum age is 18.

The exact breweries can shift. The itinerary is a sample and the operator may swap in other Gold Coast operations depending on the day. The return train to Brisbane leaves from Helensvale, so factor in that hour back to the city when you're planning the rest of your day. You'll need to note your pickup location (whether that's Brisbane CBD or another meeting point) when you book.

What’s included

• Local guide leading the tastings and brewery tours.
• air-conditioned vehicle for travel between the four breweries.
• beer tasting at each stop.
• lunch.
• return train transport from Helensvale Station back to Brisbane.

Before you book

Days and timesThursday to SundayDeparts at 12:00

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Under 18: can't be booked

GroupUp to 18

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48 h

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Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancy

Operated by Hop On Brewery Tours

Is this one for you?Six hours total means the tour takes most of your day. Plan to return to Brisbane by late afternoon. If you're staying on the Gold Coast, you can arrange a different pickup point when you book. If you're based in Brisbane, the train ride is built in, so you're not renting a car or paying for a separate transfer.

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Top questions

What's the train journey like from Brisbane to the Gold Coast breweries?

The train from Brisbane CBD to Helensvale Station takes approximately one hour. Your guide meets you at the station and drives the group to the breweries from there, then returns you to Helensvale for the return train to Brisbane.

How many beers will I taste across the four breweries?

The exact number varies by brewery, but you'll sample a range of styles at each stop. At Burleigh, you taste six of their current beers. The other three breweries each offer their own selection, so you're tasting across different styles and flavors throughout the day.

What happens if I'm not a big beer drinker?

The guide leads tastings at each brewery, so you're learning about the beer and the brewing process, not just drinking. You can taste as much or as little as you like, and lunch is included so there's food alongside the beer. The small group size means the guide can work with different comfort levels.

Is lunch included, and what kind of food is it?

Lunch is included in the tour price and happens during the day at one of the brewery stops. The specific meal depends on which breweries are visited that day, since the itinerary can change.

Do I need to arrange my own transport to Brisbane, or is there a pickup?

You meet the guide at Helensvale Station after taking the train from Brisbane CBD. If you need pickup from a different location in Brisbane or the Gold Coast, note that in the Special Requirements field when you book and confirm with the operator.