Top Gold Coast Food & Drink

Discover the boutique wineries of Mt Tamborine on a full-day tour from Brisbane or the Gold Coast. Your wine–savvy guide takes you to some of Queensland’s best local wineries for tastings of award-winning wines and a gourmet 2-course winery lunch. If your schedule allows, stop to sample locally made liqueurs, spirits, cheese and fudge. Numbers are limited to 12 people on this small-group tour, which allows for a more intimate experience.

Discover the glittering waters and sandy beaches of the Gold Coast on this 2-hour luxury sailboat cruise. Sip a complimentary glass of sparkling wine and tuck into appetizers as you set sail along the Gold Coast Broadwater, passing waterfront landmarks like the Marina Mirage, Wave Break Island and Surfers Paradise. Alternatively, upgrade to include a delicious 2-course lunch on-board and indulge in a lavish seafood platter. This small-group tour is limited to 10 participants, ensuring an intimate experience.

Go sailing on the Gold Coast Broadwater at sunset aboard a luxury sailboat. Glide past landmarks such as the Southport Yacht Club, Marina Mirage, Wave Break Island and Surfers Paradise on this romantic and relaxing 2-hour sunset cruise. Travel in a small group with a maximum of 10 people, and enjoy complimentary sparkling wine and appetizers during your sunset cruise. Have the option to upgrade to include a gourmet dinner featuring fresh Australian seafood.

Visit three craft breweries on the Gold Coast during a half-day tour that includes lots of beer tastings and a delicious lunch. You'll sample the goods at Black Hops Brewing, Burleigh Brewing, and Balter Brewing, meet some of the brewers, and learn what goes on behind the scenes during the brewing process.

A guided tour of Mt Tamborine's family owned boutique wineries with guided tastings at each stop. - Visit 3 Wineries - Guided Tastings at each venue - New Luxury vehicles - Knowledgeable guides

You'll delve into the fascinating history of Gin, and learn about the botanicals and how the distillery makes it's gin. You'll then make your own gin by choosing from our collection of 50 botanicals, using our small copper stills. Covered in the Gin Masterclass * A two hour session run by master distiller * A lesson on gin and it's history * An explanation of the distillation process * Select from our large range of botanicals to produce your own unique flavour * Distil your own 500ml bottle of gin using our 2.5 Litre alembic copper stills * You'll taste the Gin

Leaving the urban jungle of the Goldie, we’ll cruise up through the verdant green hills of the Gold Coast hinterland to Tamborine Mountain. A rainforest-covered escarpment formed by a 23 million-year-old lava flow, Tamborine Mountain is the gateway to the Scenic Rim – one of Australia’s most underrated wine regions. And you’ll be enjoying a tasting at three of its finest wineries on this gourmet day trip, topped off with a two-course lunch at Hampton Wines (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday) or Mason Wines (Wednesday and Thursday). A visit to Witches Falls Winery – often ranked among Queensland’s best – is included on every tour. You’ll also get a chance to sample a selection of the artisanal spirits and liqueurs produced by Tamborine Mountain Distillery, a local icon which has won more than 300 awards for its quirky tipples – eucalyptus gum leaf vodka, anyone? If you’re a sucker for a great view, you’ll love the spectacular Scenic Rim lookout we stop at before heading back to the city.

Board the Spirit of Elston and wind through the picturesque canals of the Gold Coast Broadwater while enjoying a classy and upmarket dining experience. Take in the views of glittering Surfers Paradise skyline by night while enjoying a dining experience prepared by top local chefs and accompanied by laid-back entertainment. Complete the evening with a locally crafted beer or try one of our delicious cocktails. Perfect for celebrating that special occasion or guaranteeing a great night out.

Our Gold Coast Brewery Tour will bring everyone together for a fun thirsty day of sipping, tasting and visiting award-winning breweries on the Gold Coast and Northern NSW region. Join the ONLY brewery tour on the Gold Coast that takes you to 4 unique breweries in a day where you can sip on locally-made craft beer while siting back and relaxing in a beautiful environment. Taste the explosion of flavours from each crafted beer while you learn insightful info from your passionate beer guides (beer pilots). Expand your taste buds by sampling seasonal flavours with local ingredients that make incredible IPA’s, Red Ales, Lagers, Pale Ales, NEIPA’s, Porters and taproom only releases. Grab a roadie from the breweries, if you like, for the ride, enjoy a good yarn and chat with your FUN and friendly beer pilots as they safely move you around venue to venue. Don’t miss this epic experience as there is never a dull moment when you're out with us.

Soak up the views from Australia’s most easterly point before visiting Byron Bay’s hottest food and drink spots. After taking in the sweeping views from Cape Byron Lighthouse you can opt to take a refreshing dip at Wategos Beach. Next up we’ll visit hip hilltop cafe Top Shop for a caffeine hit before we head to The Farm. This lush, working farm on the fringe of Byron is anchored by the lauded Three Blue Ducks restaurant, where we’ll tuck into an incredible lunch showcasing produce harvested just metres from our table. There’ll be plenty of time to take a stroll around the property to meet the Highland cows and crack some Macadamias before we head to Stone & Wood to sample the famed Byron Bay brewery’s multi-award-winning beers. Before heading back to Goldie, we’ll enjoy a tasting at one of Byron’s boutique distilleries. Set in a lush rainforest, Cape Byron Distillery specialises in gin (with whisky on the way), while Lord Byron Distillery produces rum, vodka, gin and more.

Make your own 500ml bottle of Gin during an intimate evening with our head distiller, Luke Ridden. As the very first of its kind in Queensland, our 4-hour experience will guide you as you get to choose your own botanicals & learn to distil using one of our custom made 2L copper stills. This distillery experience will introduce you to the gin-making process and teach you how to create your own bespoke 500ml bottle of craft spirit, which you get to take home to share (and brag) amongst friends and family. We'll delve into the history of Gin and the story behind the great Granddad Jack as we take you on a tour of the distillery and provide tastings of our award-winning spirits & liqueurs.

Tipsy Tours started as a tipsy idea in 2015 and came to fruition soon after. Offering full-day, half-day and customised day trips to arguably the best wineries, distilleries and boutique breweries South-East QLD has to offer. Servicing Gold Coast, Brisbane, Sunshine Coast and Northern NSW. From 6 to 75+ passengers, we can cater for any event - private or corporate. We strive to make sure everyone has the best time with us! Tasting wine, eating good food, laughing, learning and loving the decision to choose Tipsy Tours for your event. We spend our time researching and exploring new possibilities to help keep our tours fresh, interesting, and relevant At Tipsy Tours, we pride ourself on the best service, experience and value for money. At a fraction of the cost of other comparable tour companies, we endeavour to not only be the best value for money but the go-to for all locals, Travelers, and connoisseur alike. There isn't much we won't do!

Skippered day tour of the Broadwater up to Jumpinpin on South Stradbroke Island on the 30ft boat 'Beachcomber'. Enjoy a catered day for up to 12 guests enjoying a glass of Prosecco on arrival, a catered lunch of gourmet finger foods served platter style, complimentary soft drinks & drinking water as well as coffee, tea & desert. Guests are welcome to BYO alcohol. Fishing rods available for a spot of fishing on request free of charge. Approx. 5 hour outing. Hope to see everyone on board soon!

Join us for a tour through Mt.Tamborine’s exciting scenery as we venture through the lush sub-tropical rainforest in your own private 4WD vehicle. Come say hello to the native wildlife (yes, koalas), raise a glass at Heritage Winery Reds and enjoy a tea break in the midst of the Hinterland. Over the course of five hours, our local guide will take you under his knowledgeable wings and provide precious insights into the indigenous way of life, local flora & fauna and the local fascinating history.

Leaving the Gold Coast, you’ll be amazed by how quickly the urban jungle morphs into the rolling farmlands of the Tweed in the northeastern corner of NSW. Our first stop will be at an organic family farm and cafe where we’ll take a walk around the picturesque property, visit a friendly pig, pick some sunflowers, and perhaps crack some delicious local macadamias, depending on the season. Set on an avocado farm nearby is a community-focused boutique brewery overlooking iconic Mt. Wollumbin. We’ll take a tour of the rustic brewery and sample its tasty beers (with other options available) before heading to a world famous Distillery just down the road. On a tour of this innovative rum and gin distillery, you’ll learn all about the Australia-first method of making rum from local sugar cane before trying its spirits for yourself. Set on a sugar cane farm with cracking views of Wollumbin and a gourmet cellar door menu, this distillery is the ultimate destination for a long, lazy lunch.

Welcome aboard the Stylish "Lady Brisbane" boat. On your sheltered water cruise we sail through the exciting Broadwater, passing Seaworld, the Sovereign Islands homes of the “Rich and Famous”, Couran Cove Resort, Jumpinpin and Stradbroke Islands. The mood changes to winding channels and quiet uninhabited islands numbering over 350. Here you may encounter wildlife such as dugongs, dolphins, black swans, and turtles. Your expert Captain will entertain you with a knowledgeable commentary for the duration of the cruise. The Peel Island leper colony and St Helena colonial prison offer a fascinating insight into the darker chapters of colonial Queensland history. Entering the Brisbane River, we pass the modern port facilities, enormous overseas ships, and new developments before alighting at Brisbane where your transfer coach awaits. Passengers are returned to the Gold Coast departure point via coach. A fully-licensed bar is also available onboard MV Lady Brisbane.

Taste award-winning liqueurs, spirits, and wine on this tour of the Mt. Tamborine area, which also includes a gourmet lunch. Taste the bounty of the Great Brisbane region, including locally produced cheese from Witches Chase Cheese Factory, spirits from Tamborine Mountain Distillery, and vintages from multiple wineries. All tastings, snacks, and beverages provided means a seamless, belly-filling experience.

Visit venues that capture the grandeur of our colonial past and enjoy their local wines. All while been chauffeur around in luxury Mercedes Benz Bus. First, was home to three former Queensland Premiers. Expect history, elegance and a relaxing wine tasting. Glorious setting, sweeping drive, the colonnaded veranda and undulating hills covered with vines will provide an immaculate setting for what is sure to be an amazing experience. Second, Historic homestead ‘Killowen’ is Canungra Valley Vineyards with extensive grounds that stretch along the banks of the Canungra Creek. Alpaca Farm, so you can feed and walk an Alpaca through lush Vineyard grounds. Third, Sarabah Estate Vineyard is a family owned estate and vineyard. Gold Coast Hinterland’s hidden gem. Fourth, George Gibson founded the Central Coast Winery Pty Ltd in the 1970s. Here they experimented with varieties of winemaking from using traditional grape to assorted fruits and vegetables and honey.

Have a famous Day Experience in Queensland’s boutique wineries while been chauffeured around in luxury Mercedes Benz bus. A fanatic way to enjoy the spectacular scenery, relax and have fun. Absorb in the spectacular scenery whilst meander across the mountain, making your way through Mt Tamborine’s unique wine trail. Mt Tamborine is home to over 10 wineries, a distillery, craft brewery and a cheese factory. Cooee Tours runs full day and half day wine tours from either Brisbane or the Gold Coast. We can pick up from your front door or holiday accommodation. If you’re staying on Tamborine Mountain, we will pick you up along the way. Enjoy guided tastings at Tamborine's Wineries Mountain Distillery. This tour also includes a lunch, snacks & bottled water and the option to stop at the Cheese Factory and scenic lookouts.

A fully guided tour visiting the world’s largest Sub Tropical rainforest and famous O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat. Experience stunning panoramic views, canopy treetop walk, see wild birds and more on this relaxed journey to 1,000 metres above sea level. Learn about the O’Reilly’s amazing history on route including the Stinson plane crash and see why this beautiful property is on the must do list for travellers from all over the world. When visiting the Scenic Rim, a stop at a vineyard is a must. O’Reilly’s own Canungra Valley Vineyard set by a mountain stream gives you the chance to check out the vineyard and enjoy a complimentary glass of their own sparkling wine. This is also home to Mountain View Alpaca Farm. Remove the hassle of driving and experience the hinterland with the Gold Coast’s most experienced rainforest tour operator.

Throw your swimwear into a bag and set sail to Moreton Island, a world-renowned destination for encountering dolphins, dugong, and turtles. Located just 75 minutes from Brisbane, this full-day tour features an eco-cruise, tropical buffet lunch, island beach time and guided snorkel tour at the famous Tangalooma Wrecks. Board the brand new AUD 4mill vessel, the Spirit of Migaloo II, and you’ll soon discover that there’s more to Moreton Island than meets the eye.

This comprehensive full-day tour allows you to sightsee, swim, hike, and bushwalk through The Royal National Park. Including transportation to the Figure 8 Pools, only about an hour's drive from Sydney, you'll discover coastal views and local wildlife. Pickup and drop-off at a central Sydney meeting location.