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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The tour includes visits to a coffee plantation, a guided rainforest walk, lunch with a drink at a local winery, wine and spirit tastings, and views from the Rotary Lookout on Tamborine Mountain.
The guided rainforest walk leads to a spring-fed waterfall on Tamborine Mountain near the Gold Coast.
Yes, the tour includes learning about brewing at a working coffee plantation with coffee tastings.
Yes, the tour includes lunch at an award-winning winery along with a glass of wine, beer, or juice.
The tour is a full-day experience; check the tour website for exact start and finish times.
Advance booking is recommended to secure your spot on this popular Gold Coast day tour.
Spirit and liqueur tasting takes place at a local distillery on Tamborine Mountain as part of the tour.
You will enjoy panoramic views of the Gold Coast from the Rotary Lookout on Tamborine Mountain.
The tour involves some walking during the rainforest walk, but it is generally suitable for most fitness levels; check with the operator for specific accessibility information.
Yes, there are opportunities to buy wine and spirits at the local winery and distillery visited on the tour.

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