Gold Coast: Wine, Distillery & Rainforest Day Tour
Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast
Discover the beauty of Tamborine Mountain on a day trip from the Gold Coast. Visit a working coffee plantation, enjoy a wine tasting, and savor a delicious lunch at a mountaintop restaurant.
This full-day guided tour from the Gold Coast explores Tamborine Mountain’s coffee plantation, rainforest, waterfall, winery, and distillery, suitable for nature and food enthusiasts.
Highlights
- Lunch with a glass of wine, beer, or juice at an award-winning local winery
- Guided rainforest walk to a spring-fed waterfall
- Discover coffee brewing at a working plantation
- Views of the Gold Coast from Rotary Lookout
- Spirit and liqueur tasting at a local distillery
Description
Begin your tour at a working coffee plantation and learn how to make the perfect brew. Then visit Rotary Lookout to enjoy expansive views of the Gold Coast before a mountaintop lunch featuring a 30-minute wine tasting session.
Take a guided walk through subtropical rainforest to Tamborine Mountain’s only spring-fed waterfall. Learn about the forest’s ecology, indigenous food gathering practices, and local wildlife during the leisurely walk.
Spend free time in Mount Tamborine village to explore the shops along Gallery Walk, known for arts and crafts created by local artisans. Visit a winery in the village with an optional beer tasting available at your own expense.
Conclude the day at a local distillery with an educational talk and a curated tasting of spirits and liqueurs. Transportation is provided in a comfortable van for the entire tour.
Includes
- Visit to a working coffee plantation
- Lunch at a mountaintop restaurant
- 30-minute wine tasting session
- Guided rainforest walk
- Visit to a spring-fed waterfall
- Free time in Mount Tamborine village
- Distillery visit with spirit and liqueur tasting
- Transportation in a comfortable van
Excludes
- Luggage and pram/stroller storage on the bus
- Personal spending money for Gallery Walk
Important Information
- The itinerary may be altered or canceled due to road closures, weather, or operational issues.
- The tour starts from the Aquaduck office. Arrive 10 minutes before the start time. Hotel pickups are available from selected locations with a minimum 24-hour prior arrangement.
- The tour does not operate on public holidays.
- Minimum participant numbers apply; tours may be canceled if these are not met, with an alternative offered or full refund provided.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 2 days in advance for a full refund.
For the best experience, bring comfortable walking shoes, water, and weather-appropriate clothing. Early morning departures are recommended to enjoy the full itinerary without rushing.