Mount Tamborine Winery Tour: Tastings & Lunch

Award-winning Australian distillery and family-owned wineries in one afternoon.

A guided winery tour from Gold Coast into the Mount Tamborine hinterland, visiting family-owned boutique wineries and Australia's most awarded distillery with tastings at each stop, a two-course gourmet lunch at Hampton Estate Wines, and hotel pickup in new minibuses. The tour runs six to eight hours with a knowledgeable English-speaking guide. Minimum age is 18.

Step-by-step itinerary

Mount Tamborine winery tour and lunch

• Travel from Gold Coast to Mount Tamborine
• Enjoy scenic views and wine trails
• Guided wine tasting at award-winning winery
• Visit vineyard and taste various wines
• Wine tasting and gourmet lunch at Hampton Estate

The experience

The tour leaves the Gold Coast and climbs into the rainforest hinterland to Mount Tamborine's wine region. At each winery stop, a guide leads tastings through a hand-picked selection of wines (reds, whites, ports and liquors), and if wine isn't your preference, you can try cider or beer produced on-site instead. One stop includes the vineyard itself, which the operator notes is spectacular year-round. The route passes scenic views from the coast all the way up the mountain.

Lunch happens at Hampton Estate Wines, a family-owned venue with renovated gardens and detailed history. You get a two-course meal paired with wine tasting at the same table. The operator emphasizes the food quality and the venue's setting as part of the experience, not an afterthought. Between stops, locally sourced mountain water is provided.

Transport is in brand-new minibuses: the operator flags this as a point of difference, noting they're the only company running the newest vehicles on this route. Hotel pickup from Gold Coast accommodation is included, and the guide carries stories about the region along the way. You can purchase bottles from any winery to take home.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup from Gold Coast.
• transport in new minibuses.
• knowledgeable English-speaking guide.
• guided wine tastings at each winery.
• two-course gourmet lunch at Hampton Estate Wines.
• locally sourced mountain water throughout the day.

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 included.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 effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Pineapple Tours

Is this one for you?This is a shared small-group tour with a guide leading tastings at each stop, so it suits wine lovers who want expert insight without arranging their own transport or itinerary. If you prefer to explore wineries independently or want a private vehicle, look for self-guided or private tour options instead.

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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 do we visit on the Mount Tamborine tour?

The tour includes family-owned boutique wineries and stops at Australia's most awarded distillery. One venue features a spectacular vineyard you can walk through, and lunch takes place at Hampton Estate Wines, a recently renovated family-owned estate with gardens and a detailed history.

Is the wine tasting guided, or do I taste on my own?

A knowledgeable guide leads tastings at each venue, walking you through a hand-picked selection of wines produced by seasoned winemakers. If you prefer beer or cider, both are produced on-site at some stops and available to try instead.

What's included in the lunch at Hampton Estate?

Lunch is a two-course meal at Hampton Estate Wines paired with wine tasting. The operator notes the food quality and venue setting are standout features of the stop.

How long is the tour, and what time does pickup happen?

The tour runs six to eight hours total. Hotel pickup from Gold Coast accommodation is included. Contact the operator for your specific pickup time based on your location.

Can I buy wine to take home?

Yes, you can purchase bottles from any of the wineries visited during the tour and bring them home as souvenirs.

Is there a minimum age requirement?

Yes, the minimum age is 18 to join this tour.