Mount Tamborine Winery Tour from Brisbane: Tastings & Lunch

Award-winning distillery and family wineries in one afternoon, with lunch included at a renovated estate.

A guided winery tour from Brisbane to Mount Tamborine's vineyards and the most awarded distillery in Australia, with tastings at each venue and a two-course gourmet lunch. You'll travel through the hinterland in a new minibus, taste wines hand-picked by the winemakers, and explore the vineyard grounds at Hampton Estate Wines, a family-owned venue with recently renovated gardens.

Step-by-step itinerary

Mount Tamborine Winery Tour and Lunch

• Travel from Brisbane to Mount Tamborine
• Enjoy scenic views and wine trails
• Guided wine tasting at award-winning winery
• Sample beers and ciders if preferred
• Visit vineyard and taste various wines
• Wine tasting and two-course lunch at Hampton Estate
• Optional hop on hop off bus or explore Gallery Walk

The experience

Six to eight hours gives you time to visit multiple wineries and the distillery without rushing through the afternoon. The tour departs Brisbane and heads into the Gold Coast hinterland, where the pace stays relaxed: no cramped schedules or long waits between stops. At each venue, a guide leads the tastings, walking you through what makes each wine distinct. If wine isn't your preference, the wineries also produce beer and cider on site, so you can try those instead. The Cedar Creme liqueur at one stop is a local signature worth tasting.

Hampton Estate Wines anchors the day as the lunch stop. The venue sits on a working vineyard with recently renovated gardens and a detailed history. The two-course meal is prepared on-site. After lunch, you have a choice: join the hop-on-hop-off bus for the afternoon to explore other parts of Tamborine Mountain, or stay longer at the Gallery Walk for shopping and local food. The minibuses are new, with air conditioning and enough space for your wine purchases to travel home safely.

You'll bring locally sourced mountain water throughout the day, and a knowledgeable guide provides stories and context as you move between stops. The tour is built for small groups, so the experience stays intimate rather than feeling like a coach full of strangers.

What’s included

• Local guide with stories along the way.
• new minibus with air conditioning.
• two-course gourmet lunch at Hampton Estate Wines.
• locally sourced mountain water.
• guided wine tastings at each venue.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

Book up to3h before

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

GroupUp to 13 · max 4 per booking

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 6 pickup points.

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

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Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Pineapple Tours

Is this one for you?The six to eight hour window fits a full day from Brisbane without eating into evening plans, and the afternoon flexibility (staying at Gallery Walk or hopping the local bus) means you're not locked into a return time if you want to linger on the mountain.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What wineries and distilleries do you visit on this tour?

The tour includes family-owned wineries and the most awarded distillery in Australia. Hampton Estate Wines is the lunch venue, a recently renovated family estate with vineyard views and gardens. The other stops feature a range of wines, ports, liquors and ciders, with tastings led by guides at each location.

Is the two-course lunch included, and where do you eat?

Yes, a two-course gourmet lunch is included at Hampton Estate Wines. The food is prepared on-site at this family-owned venue, and you'll eat in the renovated space overlooking the vineyard.

What happens after lunch? Is the rest of the day structured?

After lunch, you choose how to spend the afternoon. You can join the hop-on-hop-off bus to explore other parts of Tamborine Mountain, or stay longer at the Gallery Walk for shopping and local food. The tour gives you flexibility rather than locking you into a fixed schedule.

Can I buy wine to take home?

Yes, you can purchase bottles at each winery and bring them home in the minibus. The new vehicles have space for your purchases, and many travelers use this tour to stock up on local wines they've tasted.

What if I don't drink wine? Are there other options?

The wineries also produce beer and cider on site, so you can taste those instead of wine at any stop. The tastings are guided, so the staff will explain what you're trying regardless of what you choose.