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The Vino Bus will pick you up from our designated pickup locations.
From there, you will be driven in comfort to Tamborine Mountain in an air conditioned mini bus whilst absorbing the spectacular views of rainforest and picturesque landscapes.
You will visit 3 award winning wineries plus Tamborine Mountain’s famous distillery.
Each venue will conduct a guided private tasting for our group which will allow you to try different varieties at each venue.
A gourmet two course lunch is included in your tour, as well as all of your tasting fees.
Snacks and water will also be available on the bus and is all inclusive.
The Vino Bus’s entertaining and knowledgeable guide will ensure you have an extremely fun and unforgettable experience, while teaching you a thing or two along the way!
Relax on the drive home or chat to the new the friends you’ve made as at around 5:00pm* you will be dropped back at your pickup point.
* Please select your pick up location at time of booking
Our Public Tours have set pick up locations – Pick ups start from 8am
Pickup Times are subject to change due to traffic / roadworks/ road closures/ special events etc
We will contact you the day prior to your tour to confirm pick up time at your location
Please be flexible if we have to change the pick up time.
* We have set pickup locations in Brisbane City if your accommodation is in Fortitude Valley, Bowen Hills or nearby suburbs please let us know and we will discuss with you the most suitable pick-up location* We offer pickups in direction of travel to Mt Tamborine via M1 Freeway to Yatala via Tamborine
* Oxenford & Upper Coomera Pick ups are available on our Gold Coast Departure Tour
* Pick up location may be subject to change if you book within 48 hours of the tour
* Itinerary and locations may be subject to change due to special events
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The bus driver gave no commentary.
It was over priced .. just terrible ..
What made the tour even more special was the knowledge shared throughout the journey. Vino and the other wine experts explained the entire craft behind wine- and champagne-making, from soil composition and the importance of climate to the nuances of fermentation. We learned about the difference between wooden and aluminium barrels, and the aging process that gives each wine its unique character. It felt like a masterclass in winemaking woven into a fun, laid-back tour. The grand finale was a visit to the Tamborine Mountain Distillery, renowned as the most award-winning distillery in the area. Here, we sampled an impressive range of liqueurs, schnapps, vodkas, and spirits. I was especially struck by the Moulin Rouge Absinthe, an incredibly potent spirit at 60% alcohol per shot—definitely not for the faint-hearted, but an unforgettable tasting experience! Overall, the day was excellent. The tour was well-organized, the tastings were top-notch, and Vino was superb—knowledgeable, attentive, and great fun. I would highly recommend Vino Bus Tours to anyone looking for a unique wine-tasting adventure in the Gold Coast, Australia. It’s the perfect blend of education, indulgence, and beautiful scenery.
I also accidentally left my tripod on the coach (my silly mistake), and they helped me find it without hesitation. I’m so grateful for their patience and support.
The tour itself was perfect — we visited three beautiful wineries and one distillery, each offering unique tastings and lovely scenery. I genuinely loved every bit of it, and I’m already looking forward to joining again with my friends.
Highly recommend The Vino Bus if you’re after a fun, relaxed, and well-organised wine tour with a personal touch.
We visited four different wineries, and each one had its own charm. The staff at every stop were pleasant and made the wine tastings even more enjoyable. The whole tour felt well-organized and relaxed.
What made the day even more special was the great company I had — four gentlemen from the UK (rugby union fans!) and a lovely father and son duo from Luxembourg (also into rugby union). Sharing the experience with such friendly and fun fellow travelers added so much joy to the day. Thank you all for the great conversations and laughs!
It was my first time visiting the Gold Coast, and I wasn’t sure what to do — but I’m so glad I chose this winery tour. It’s a perfect activity if you want to explore the region, enjoy great wine, and have a good time. Highly recommended!
A great wine tour is about more than just the wineries. It’s the atmosphere, the energy, and most importantly, the guide who sets the tone for the day. Unfortunately, the driver (Boris? Morris?) was a complete letdown. Instead of engaging with guests, he spent the entire time talking about himself. Every other tour I’ve been on had a guide who was fun, warm, and made an effort to create a great experience. This guy? Zero charisma. He ignored requests for music and seemed to think we were there to listen to his life story rather than enjoy a wine tour.
To make matters worse, he wasn’t just the driver. He was also the one pouring the wine at each stop. Usually, the wineries themselves lead tastings, guiding guests through the experience. Not here. Instead, we had Boris/Morris, who had an ego the size of a vineyard, dismissed any feedback, and unbelievably started short-changing our tasting pours when people commented on how bad some of the wines were.
For contrast, a recent tour I did in the Yarra Valley in Victoria was everything this one wasn’t. The guide was incredible, had a shared Spotify playlist so everyone could add songs, actually interacted with guests, joined us for lunch, left his ego at the door, and made the experience fun. The wineries led the tastings as they should, the wine was fantastic, and we even won prizes during the tour. Oh, and it was half the price of this one.
Unless they bring in more engaging and guest-focused staff, I wouldn’t recommend this tour. A wine tour should be fun, interactive, and memorable for the right reasons. This one was anything but.
Lunch was very good, variety of wines was great.
We got the tour as a Christmas present form our kids. A present well worth receiving
plants and teaching us about the history of the land. The views from Brisbane to the mountain and beyond were simply STUNNING with a contrast of outback Australia to lush green rainforest. We saw hang gliders sailing off the lookout point. Ari even found time to stop for Fudge and ice cream in between wine tastings with a couple of beautiful boutique shops to satisfy our shopping needs. Thank you Ari and thank you Vino bus. We will definitely be booking another tour with Vino towards the end of the year. HIGHLY recommend 10 STARS out of 5.
The food was shocking! Arrived stone cold and lacked flavor.
I’d recommend just doing a wine tour alone instead of with the company. Would probably save you money and least you can enjoy the day without feeling rushed.
Also no stops along the way if you need to use the restrooms once you leave the mountain.
Overall pretty disappointing.
In the first we were hosted by a young hostess who was knowledgeable and pleasant.
Our second location was by far the best. We had our lunch here, which was delicious. I had a very nice steak; whilst my wife and daughter had a delicious salmon. The pièce de résistance was Barry, our driver, who shown enthusiasm for the wine and full of interesting facts. With each pour, he regaled us with captivating tales and intriguing tidbits, All in all a highly recommended wine tour. Highly recommended
Highly recommend Great service door to door
































