Love the idea of a winery tour but want flexibility with how much you spend? This transport-only guided winery tour from the Gold Coast is the perfect way to explore Tamborine Mountain’s wine region without committing to a fully inclusive package.

We take care of the driving, the itinerary and the winery bookings – you decide what to taste, where to eat and how much to indulge.

Your day begins with a comfortable pickup from Gold Coast selected city accommodation. Settle into a modern, air-conditioned minibus as your local guide whisks you out of the city and up into the cooler air and rolling hills of Tamborine Mountain.

Over the day, you’ll visit two hand-picked boutique wineries*. At each cellar door, your guide will introduce you to the venue and you’ll have the option to purchase guided tastings directly from the bar. Want to try the full line-up? Great. Prefer to share a tasting or just buy a glass of your favourite? That’s fine too. You stay in control of your spend at every stop.

Between wineries, we’ll make time for a scenic lookout so you can soak up those valley and hinterland views (and grab a few photos). Depending on the day’s schedule, your guide can recommend great spots for lunch, cheese, beer or coffee – you simply choose what you feel like and pay on the day.

Throughout the tour, your friendly guide keeps things fun and relaxed, sharing local stories and handling all the logistics so you don’t have to worry about maps, parking or who’s driving back to Brisbane.

This base tour is ideal if you:

• Want the structure and safety of a guided winery tour from the Gold Coast

• Prefer to pay-as-you-go for tastings, lunch and extras

• Are watching your budget but still want a special day out

• Like the freedom to tailor the day to your own tastes

At the end of the afternoon, you’ll be dropped back at your original Gold Coast pickup point – no designated driver required, just happy, relaxed wine country vibes.

Itinerary

Brisbane Pickup Schedule (approx.):

• Gold Coast Pickup Schedule:

  • 8:30 am – Robina Train Station Park & Ride

  • 8:45 am – The Star Casino, 1 Casino Dr, Broadbeach QLD 4218

  • 9:00 am – voco Gold Coast, 31 Hamilton Ave, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217

  • 9:15 am – JW Marriott, 158 Ferny Ave, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217

  • 9:35 am – Gold Coast University Hospital (Cnr Nexus Way & Parklands Dr – Platform 4)

Travel to Tamborine Mountain
Relax on board a modern, air-conditioned minibus as your local guide shares stories about the Scenic Rim and Tamborine Mountain.

Visit Boutique Wineries (Transport Only)
Visit two boutique, family-run wineries and a gin distillery* on Tamborine Mountain. Your guide will introduce the venues; tastings are available to purchase directly from the cellar door if you choose.

Time for Lunch (Own Expense)
Free time for lunch at a winery, restaurant or café (recommendations provided by your guide). You select and pay for your own meal and drinks.

Scenic Lookout Stop
Stop at a hinterland lookout (time and weather permitting) for photos and fresh mountain air.

Return to Brisbane
Relax on the drive back to Brisbane, with drop-off at your original pickup point or nearby agreed location.

Pick-up and drop-off times may vary slightly depending on traffic and guest locations.

Highlights

• Relaxed, guided winery tour from Gold Coast to Tamborine Mountain

• Visit two boutique, family-run wineries and gin distillery

• Scenic lookout stop for photos and fresh mountain air

• Local guide to host the day, share stories and handle logistics

• Modern, air-conditioned minibus – no designated driver needed

• Pay-as-you-go flexibility for tastings, food and extras

*Please note: Our partner venues are locally owned, family-run businesses, and at times may be closed for private functions or days off. When this happens, we’ll simply swap to another local venue and/or replace a scheduled winery visit with an alternative stop, so you still enjoy great value on the day.

Included

• Pickup and drop-off from selected Gold Coast hotels/central locations

• Return transport from Gold Coast to Tamborine Mountain

• Visits to two boutique wineries and a gin distillery on Tamborine Mountain (transport only)

• Scenic lookout / photo stop (time and weather permitting)

• Modern, air-conditioned minibus

• Friendly local driver/guide

• Basic commentary, venue introductions and timing assistance

Not Included

• Wine tastings (purchase directly at each winery if you choose)

• Lunch and other food or snacks

• Additional drinks or purchases at venues