Sunshine Coast Gin Distillery Private Tour

What You’ll See

Your exclusive journey along the Sunshine Gin Trail commences at a comfortable hour in the morning, as our amiable and skilled driver warmly welcomes you onto our cozy, COVID-safe minibus. Secure your seatbelt, curate the ideal soundtrack for your day, and bask in the splendid drive to your inaugural destination by mid-morning: either the distinctive Steampunk Distillery or the engaging Diablo & Co.

Steampunk Distillery (Perfect for intimate groups of 6 or fewer)

The charming Steampunk Distillery is nothing short of extraordinary: established by two nurses and their faithful canine companion, they collaboratively create delectable handcrafted small batch gins infused with local botanicals and affectionate dedication. Unwind in this relaxed ambiance, surrounded by orchards and the company of friendly Angus cattle, as you savor an array of exceptional gins.

Diablo Co.

Diablo Co originated as a labor of love for Dimitris, a local venue owner who recognized the thriving community of craft beer enthusiasts on the Sunshine Coast but noticed a gap for passionate gin aficionados. Determined, he embarked on a mission to curate a range of exquisite gins crafted from locally-sourced ingredients and his own expertise. The outcome is a delightful assortment for you to savor while unwinding on Diablo Co’s sun-drenched deck.

After a leisurely hour of enjoying your first morning gins, it’s time to meander back to the bus. Embrace the serene surroundings and the awe-inspiring beauty of the area as we journey to our second distillery, Sunshine & Sons. Nestled within the hinterland rainforest, close to Queensland’s iconic Big Pineapple, this distillery is a hidden gem.

Sunshine & Sons Distillery

Conceived by a quartet of lifelong friends, the remarkable Sunshine & Sons Distillery harmoniously blends their affection for the Sunshine Coast with their deep-rooted expertise and adoration for finely crafted spirits. Their repertoire boasts an array of splendid vodkas and gins, as well as a Sunshine Coast cane spirit. You’ll receive a warm welcome for a tasting of their most exquisite gins, accompanied by amiable behind-the-scenes conversations about the intricacies of your chosen libations.

As we bid farewell to Sunshine & Sons in the late morning, a scenic 30-minute drive through the captivating hinterland awaits, leading us back to the coastline. It’s at this juncture that you’ll take a delightful detour from gin and indulge in the opulent flavors of luscious, rich rum during our lunch stop at Paradise Rum.

Paradise Rum – Gastronomic Delights & Tasting

Paradise Rum, a cherished family-owned establishment, patiently ages its spirits within American oak barrels for a span of five years before they are skillfully bottled in-house. However, you won’t need to exercise such patience as you’re treated to a pre-lunch rum tasting experience, guided by the warm and knowledgeable staff. Relish the gentle coastal breeze as you indulge in a delectable lunch freshly prepared to perfection.

Following a leisurely lunch and a rejuvenating stretch, it’s time to embark on the next leg of your journey. Step onto the bus and enjoy a brief journey to your final destination – the illustrious Beachtree Distillery Co.

Beachtree Distilling Co.

Feel free to relax, unwind, and perhaps catch a quick nap as we make our way back.

Secure your spot on the captivating Sunshine Coast Distillery Day Tour today and embark on an unforgettable adventure!

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Judy O'Neill

Bus was early, had our contact number . Friendly driver, great service thanks!

Trudy Conlan

What an excellent tour. Geoff was so informative on local history. Tour was small and loved everything about each stop! Secrets lunch was a highlight. Would highly recommend this day tour.

Response from the owner: Thank you Trudy, and what a fabulous day to explore the Sunshine Coast hinterland region. Thank you for your review.

David McKay

We had a great tour yesterday with Rob and we enjoyed some magnificent scenery and towns that we had not experienced on previous trips to the Sunshine Coast Rob was a very attentive and professional driver and tour guide who went out of his way to ensure all of the people on the tour were well catered for. We were on the food and wine tour as well and all four experiences were great. The cheese tasting, the wine and beer tasting the chocolate factory and last but not least the Christmas in July lunch at the stunning Secrets on the Lake where both the food and the venue were outstandinga highly recommended tour and thanks again Rob for making it an extra special occasion

Response from the owner: Thank you David, what a lovely review to read, we'll be sure to pass on your feedback to Rob who I'm sure will appreciate your kind words. We hope to see you next time.

AIDS virus

Absolutely outstanding...Rob was a fantastic guide, very relaxed and friendly....knew his job very well!! Highly recommended this tour company..the best!!

Response from the owner: Many thanks

allen morgan

David was really knowledgeable, it was a very enjoyable day .

Response from the owner: Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. We are super Glad you enjoyed the service provided by Dave.

Madeleine Reid

Friendly and knowledgeable driver and easy pick up with clear instructions. Good amount of time to spend at markets. Highly recommend this service if wanting to go to the Eumundi markets, plus you will avoid what appeared to be very busy carpark for people who drive there themselves. Thanks for the drive :)

Response from the owner: Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review of our Eumundi market transfer service. Super glad you enjoyed the experience. Hopefully you found something to take home.

Kester Damme

Highly recommend Coast to Hinterland Tours we can’t fault Dave our driver he was fabulous!

Response from the owner: Thank you for your review Kesrer. Very much appreciated.

Aston Perron

Response from the owner: Thank you for the five stars Aston much appreciated

Sharon Thackwell

Great tour, fantastic tour guide, we had Rob who connected well with both tour groups on the bus, very knowledgeable and couldn’t be more friendly or helpful.

Response from the owner: Thank you, Sharon and wonderful to hear the scenic food and wine and highlights tour running together worked well

barbara morriss

My husband & I throughly enjoyed our mini bus tour to Eumundi markets. The driver Rob was very informative chatty, pleasant & helpful with a great sense of humour. Thankyou Rob. Barbara & John Morriss Christchurch New Zealand

Response from the owner: Thank you for your review Barbara. Certainly hope you left a few dollars behind for our local economy :)

Derek Johnson

Our Trip with your company was great, confusion with pickup details but ok in the end. Our guide ROB was great and very friendly, couldn't do enough to make trip enjoyable.

Response from the owner: Thank you, Derek. I hope you found something to purchase at the Eumundi Markets. We certainly hope to see you next time.

A ngela Browne

Highly recommend Coast to Hinterland Tours' Eumundi Transfer 1/2 day visit to the Market. Jan our driver was very informative on the approx 45 minute trip to & from the Market & the 3hr stay in Eumundi ample time to explore, buy & enjoy a coffee & food without needing to worry about parking. Fabulous Day out all round. 🥰Angie B

Response from the owner: Thank you so much, Angela for taking the time to leave a review of our human market transfer service. Perhaps next time we see you on our Ginger Factory transfer service.. safe travels

Lin Sparham

Great trip, terrific lookouts, lunch on the lake excellent, cheese tasting did not leave a lot of room for lunch. Wine tasting good selection & beer choices available when possible. Dave the driver top notch, informative & great company.Long & full day 👍👍

Response from the owner: Thank you Lin for your review. Super glad you enjoyed our Scenic Food and Wine Tour with Dave.

Philippa Strong

Went on the Eumundi Markets Bus Tour with our Tour Guide David. Tour & Tour Guide was absolutely magnificent. David was absolutely great with Roger talking slowly etc as Roger is profoundly Deaf & he explained to the other passengers incase they thought Roger was rude not replying Roger & I thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Would highly recommend. We managed to spend heaps. We are having a wonderful time on the Sunshine Coast.Philippa & Roger Strong NZ

Response from the owner: Hello Philippa, thank you so much for your kind words and taking the time to leave review. I’ll certainly pass Your comments on today to David. We certainly hope to see you next time.

Joan O'Shannassy

Really enjoyable day tour to Ginger Factory and Montville with our driver and guide Geoff on Monday.The day was well planned to have a great mixture of different things which all our family enjoyed including teenager.Learnt lots about the area thanks to Geoff.Highly recommend Coast to Hinterland, one of the best day tour companies I have been with. Thanks a bunch for an enjoyable day.

Response from the owner: Thank you Joan, Wonderful that the entire family enjoyed the day with Geoff. Also a big thanks you for "one of the best day tour companies I have been with" it's our pleasure.

Sharyn Hewett

Where do I begin. Jan picked us up from our hotel and I knew from the moment we met her we were in for a GREAT day. We felt so welcome and safe with her gentle reminder "seat belts on please". Our trip 'the scenic wine and food tour' was more than we could have expected. Jans cultural knowledge was exceptional..the places we stopped for photos and walking through the rainforest area were just wonderful. The food & wine tour was 5 star...beautiful venues to experience tastings of chocolate, cheeses, wine and then a magnificent 5 star 2 course lunch...we did not want the day to end. I was in the travel industry for 40 years and I can honestly say Jan is an absolute credit to your company and I will promote Coast to Hinterland Tours to anyone who comes to the Sunshine Coast.

Response from the owner: Hello Sharyn, thank you so much for your kind words and taking the time to leave a full review. As the owner of the business. I have to agree. 100%. Jan is a true asset to the organisation. We are so glad you enjoyed your day with us and we certainly hope to see you next time.

Sharon McCaw

Had the most wonderful day. Would highly recommend

Response from the owner: That is great to hear, thank you Sharon. Glad you enjoyed your day on tour with Dale.

Craig

Response from the owner: Thank you so much for the five star review. Much appreciated.

Rudi Major

We travelled up north and discovered this marvellous organisation! This was the first time we had done a tour led by someone else as we like to be independant when travelling. So we were a little cautious at first but Mark and Geoff were thoroughly professional and full of knowledge prior to the tour and during. We were extremely impressed and not only will recommend but we will be back again soon with more family and friends! Thank you Mark and Geoff!😀

Response from the owner: Thank you so much for your kind words. It was our absolute pleasure to show you our piece of paradise.

BRIAN HAMMOND

Wonderful door to door service in new bus. Great driver/tour guide. Beautiful scenery, old towns, winery and cheese stop. Delicious lunch overlooking lake. A must do with this professional company.

Response from the owner: Thank you, Bryan. That’s a wonderful review. Super glad you enjoyed our scenic food tour and we certainly hope you stay on the Sunshine Coast was most enjoyable.

K Marks

Having had a positive experience many years ago visiting Eumundi Markets with Mark/Geoff, I was happy to rebook with them recently to visit the markets again. Three hours is a perfect amount of time to explore all the stalls and have something to eat. Rob was the perfect host and has great knowledge of the area. Highly recommended.

Response from the owner: So wonderful to see you visiting once again, i’m biased however I understand why you’ve returned to the Sunshine Coast 😁👍

David Binskin

We had the absolute pleasure, for the 2nd time, of booking Coast to Hinterland Tours for their fabulous 'Scenic, Food, Cheese and Wine Tour'. We had the lovely Jan to escort us as our Tour Guide and Mini Bus driver. The Hinterland scenery was spectacular and the quaint little villages, chocolate factory, cheese & wine tasting and the lovely 2 course lunch at 'Secrets on the Lake' were all absolutely amazing. It's so easy to book online. A special thanks to Mark, who went out of his way to make sure our Tour still went ahead, after several people cancelled at the last minute. And a big thanks to Jan. We thoroughly recommend Coast to Hinterland Tours.

Response from the owner: Thank you David, what a lovely review. Super glad you enjoyed our Scenic Food and Wine Tour and equally pleased we were able to run the tour for you so as not to miss out.

Shirley Toull

Truly enjoyable experience. Eumundi Markets is the best market I have ever been to in Australia. Full of unique and beautiful artisan items. Rob of Coast to Hinterland Tours looked after us well and safely. He is very knowledgeable and very passionate about sharing his local knowledge of the area. Highly recommend this trip.

Response from the owner: Thank you Shirley, Rob indeed is an asset to the business. I trust your retail therapy was well worth it :) Thank you for booking with us.

Lumir Kalbac

I went for a tour with Geoff and Mark to Brisbane. Everything went smoothly and I had a great time! Geoff and Mark are very knowledgeable and were able to answer all my questions. Both are very friendly and the vehicle was spotless. Highly recommended if you are looking for a great tour in the beautiful Sunshine Coast.

Response from the owner: We really appreciate you taking the time to wring a review Lumir, hope to see you onboard in the very near future 👍

Kathryn Ashton

Great little town, lots of food options and crafts.

Response from the owner: Thank you Kathryn for taking the time to leave a review. Much appreciated.

Sandra Wykes

We had a very enjoyable day visiting places we had not been before in the beautiful hinterland. The cheese tasting, chocolate sampling, wine tasting and lunch was great. Our guide, Lucas was both informative and entertaining, adding to a pleasurable day. Highly recommend!

Response from the owner: That’s wonderful to hear Sandra. Glad you enjoyed our scenic food wine tour. Enjoy the rest of your time here on the Sunshine Coast.

Dianne Lowe

A great trip to Eumundi Markets. Guide Rob is fabulous...friendly, knowledgeable & very caring towards his guests! Thank you Rob..

Response from the owner: Lovely to hear you enjoyed our Eumundi markets transfer service Dianne. I’ll pass on your comments to Rob.

azaliah frisby

We did a hen's gin distillery tour at the beginning of April with 14 girls and it was an amazing tour. our driver was lovely and all the places we visited were beautiful.

Response from the owner: Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review, we’re super glad that you enjoyed the gin distillery tour. Hope to see you next special occasion.

Belinda B

Our group enjoyed a wonderful day! We encountered so many sites and experiences we would not have otherwise known and been able to arrange for ourselves. Accommodation pick-up was convenient, the venues and food were absolutely amazing, and our guide was an extremely knowledgeable and generous sharer of his expertise. A delightful way to discover all the Sunshine Coast had to offer 😀

Response from the owner: Thank you Belinda for taking the time to review. Glad to hear you enjoyed our piece of Paradise.

Bianca Whitaker

Easy pick up and drop off location and great tour information on our way to the Eumundi Markets.

Response from the owner: Thank you Bianca for taking the time to leave a review for our Eumundi market bus transfer. Hope to see you next time.

Lynda McIntosh

Thanks Coast to Hinterland Tours for two awesome excursions this week. A nicely personal experience, great attention to our touristy curiosity. Thank you Geoff.

Response from the owner: Thank you Lynda, super glad you enjoyed the Markets and Hinterland Tour with Geoff, many thanks for taking the time to leave a review much appreciated

Trish B

My bridesmaids organised a gin distillery tour through Coast to Hinterland Tours for my Hen’s Weekend. Mark was our guide/driver/expert photographer and helped to make it a wonderful day, maintaining his composure even when 10 women in their thirties started singing WAP in the back of the bus by 1pm.The tour took us to 3 very different distilleries with lunch at Mr Jones & Me, and we left very happy and very full; the meal came with with an entree and main or dessert and main, and the entrees were so large we almost didn’t need the main also!All of the distilleries had great gins, with the first also having cane spirit and rums and the second offering a beer paddle for those that wanted to switch it up. A discount on take home products was available at the first venue as an added benefit!Thanks for a wonderful tour, and we’ll be using Coast to Hinterland again!

Response from the owner: Thank you Trish, lovely recollection of the day and the weather was on our side. We're glad you enjoy our Private Gin Tour...all best on the big day.

Elizabeth Ford

Response from the owner: Thank you Elizabeth, very much appreciated

Rhianna Carter

We had an amazing day out for a hens weekend, Geoff was the best very fun and informative ☺️ thanks so much for making the day awesome!!

Response from the owner: lovely to hear and so glad you enjoyed the day, thank you for taking the time to leave a review much appreciated

Michaela Markovski

Rob was fantastic, very knowledgeable and a genuinely happy person! The stomper were beautiful and the food delicious. Highly recommend for a day trip if you love food and wine 😊

Response from the owner: So lovely to hear you enjoyed your Scenic Food and Wine tour today, thank you for taking the time to leave a review.

Jess Digiulio

Easy transport from Mooloolaba to Eumundi markets. Peter our driver was very prompt with pick up times and communication, making the trip easy. Highly recommend!!!

Response from the owner: Thank you Jess, I trust you found a nice little memento to take home from the Markets. Thank you for the review.

Joe Chetcuti

Despite the weather not cooperating.Dale truly made the most out of the situation and helped turn what could have been a disappointing day into a memorable one.Dale went above and beyond to make a memorable day by showcasing the beautiful landscape and town Maleny and surrounds.Sometimes unexpected turns like these can lead to unexpectedly great experiences.

Response from the owner: Super glad the experience was positive despite the gloomy weather , thank you so much for leaving a five star review. Very much appreciated

debra brown

Pick up time was prompt infact driver was waiting graciously for us to arrive and introduced himself as Peter. We did the Eumundi Markets trip this was my second time with Hinterland tours who are very easy to book with. Driver was friendly, knowledgeable of the areas he was driving in and pointed out places of interest. Would recommend as there is no parking hassle as Eumundi tends to be a very busy little town on Market days. Would definitely do again.

Response from the owner: Thank you, Debra. Great to see repeat business which is rewarding as a small business. We certainly hope this is not the last time we see on board one of our vehicles. I’ll pass on your comments to Peter. Many thanks for the five star review.

Libby Yager

Great tour with Dave. He was fun and attentive and took great care of us. Many thanks!

Response from the owner: Thank you, Libby. I trust you had a pleasant day despite the weather being atrocious.. thank you for taking the time to write her review.

Margaret Graham

Many thanks to Brad for the timely pick-up from my unit & drop off at Maroochydore Airport for the early Bonza flight. I don't usually travel alone, so his guarantee to be on time reduced my concerns about being let down by other operators. Also, he was upfront about the cost, which I appreciate. Friendly, helpful, timely. Worth every cent.

Response from the owner: Thank you Margaret

Jenni Wright

What a great day… Peter is an excellent bus/tour guide loves a chat kept the drive upbeat with lots of laughs, I really enjoyed itThanks 😊

Response from the owner: Wonderful to hear Peter returned to work after a few weeks off full of beans. Thank you kindly for the review.

Paige Murphy

Very convenient and easy tour to get to the eumundi markets if you don’t have a car! They give you more than enough time to shop and explore, would recommend!

Response from the owner: Thank you so much for the recommendation, till next time 😁👍

Susan Robards

Excellent service - comfortable trip and reliable pick up and drop off! Well done Rob!

Response from the owner: Thank you Susan. We’re glad you enjoyed our Eumundi Markets transfer service. Hope to see you next visit.

Sherri Bohne

Mark was an excellent driver and conversationalist and Jeff was an awesome, thoughtful, knowledgeable guide! We changed plans last minute on them and they rolled with the punches and provided us with the best tour ever! Thanks sooo much!!

Response from the owner: Thank you Sherri and thank you for the opportunity to be part of your wonderful Australian and Fiji Cruise vacation. Safe travels back to the USD

Pam Jones

Wow what can I say but nothing but praise for this Tour. The bus was very clean and also on time but the best part of the day was our bus driver Dave. He was so helpful and considerate to all the passengers on the bus. Thank you. 10/10

Response from the owner: How wonderful to read your comments. I’ve passed your kind words to Dave. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, much appreciated.

Leslie Herbert

Eumundi Markets Tour, easy, friendly, timely.

Response from the owner: Thank you Leslie for the review of our Eumundi Markets transfer service. Much appreciated.

Susan Davies

We all had the most wonderful day. All stops perfect . JAN was so informative about the area. Our fellow passengers great company. Cheese and wine stops fabulous and Secrets on the Lake lunch delicious. Great service, Best day. Cheers from us.

Response from the owner: Thank you Susan for taking the time to scribe a few words, we hope to see you next visit.

Mary Ruby

Jan was our incredible guide and driver. She made everything enjoyable and went out of her way to make our day extra special. I will definitely rebook when I return to Noosa

Response from the owner: Thank you, Mary. That’s lovely to hear. We certainly hope you enjoyed your stay on the Sunshine Coast and look forward to seeing you again on your return.

Jessica Parsons

We had the absolute pleasure of spending the day with our guide Lucas.Lucas was very informative and we thoroughly enjoyed our private tour in the hinterland. Lucas went out of his way to ensure we saw as much as possible and that we were comfortable and happy. Highly recommend booking a tour with this company. Everything was smooth and easy right from the initial contact. Thanks so much Coast to Hinterland Tours we loved our day!!! Rob & Jess

Response from the owner: Hello Jessica, thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review of your private tour. It was our pleasure to play a small part in your honeymoon. All the best.

The Knights

My wife and I went to the Eumundi Market yesterday and used the services of Coast to Hinterland Tours. Our driver (Dave) was on time each step of the way. He was polite, knowledgeable and has a great sense of humour. We strongly recommend "Coast to Hinterland Tours". You will not be disappointed.

Response from the owner: Glad to hear you enjoyed our Eumundi Markets transfer service, thank you for the review.

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