Whisky, Wine and Beer Tour
Whisky, Wine and Beer Tour
Private Tour
Available Tuesday – Sunday
Not looking for a Private Beer Tour? View our Shared Scenic Food & Wine Tour
Explore the charming Sunshine Coast Hinterland vineyards and craft breweries effortlessly with our Wine, Beer & Whisky Trail, designed to whisk you away to three delightful Hinterland watering holes. And by “water,” we mean your choice of alcohol. Plus, prepare your taste buds for a delightful surprise at lunchtime – indulge in authentic German cuisine paired with German-style brews or opt for a more casual experience at Brouhaha Brewery in Maleny, a modest yet exceptional brewery where exceptional craft beer meets locally sourced, fresh produce to tantalize your palate.
Love beer? Adore wine? Crave whisky? Can’t make up your mind on what to savor? There’s no need to decide because our Wine, Beer & Whisky Trail offers it all. With us handling all the planning, reservations, and transportation, all you have to do is show up and relish the experience!
Embark on this comfortable and stylish adventure as we pick you up from your preferred location in our COVID-safe, air-conditioned minibus. We’ll escort you through the breathtaking foothills of the magnificent Blackall Range to your first destination: the iconic Clouds Vineyard. Here, within its unique barrel-shaped Tasting Hall, you can sample a range of meticulously crafted wines and beers while taking in the picturesque surroundings.
After indulging in a refreshing sip (or two), it’s time to hop back into the minibus for a scenic journey to Maleny and your next stop: the wonderfully Germanic King Ludwig’s Restaurant & Bar. Settle in for an authentically award-winning German lunch paired with a selection of tantalizing Teutonic beers, all while enjoying stunning views of the Glasshouse Mountains.
Alternatively, if you prefer a different lunch experience, Brouhaha Brewery awaits, where their commitment to quality food and beer shines through. Their carefully curated range of beers beckons beer enthusiasts to embark on a journey into the world of craft brewing, all while allowing the bounty of Sunshine Coast produce to take center stage.
Following lunch, step back in time to the 1950s at Rick’s Garage, a vibrant retro diner boasting a specialized whisky bar and an abundance of laid-back charm. Once you’ve explored your inner rockabilly, we’ll transport you to your final destination.
The day culminates at an exceptional local Sunshine Coast Craft Beer brewery, where you can savor the taste of freshly brewed, locally sourced beer. After fully unwinding, we’ll safely return you to your chosen drop-off point. Rest assured, we’ll ensure you’re awake and aware when we arrive!
Pick-up Information
Pick-up & drop-off location as requested
Door-to-door pickups are available from hotels and tourist destinations in:
- All Sunshine Coast locations included in the price
- Out-of-town pick-up available – POA
- For Brisbane pick-up, an additional $320 per group return transfer.
- For North Brisbane pick-up, including North Lakes and Caboolture, an extra $280 per group return transfer.
Pick-up time approx. 10.15 am (depending on your location)
Pick-up times: Tuesday – Sunday
Drop-off 5.30 pm
Price Includes
- Flight of Wine or Beer @ Clouds the Barrel
- Authentic German lunch at King Ludwig’s Restaurant & Bar or Lunch @ Brouhaha Brewery
- Two Schnapps & Pretzel served hot with butter @ King Ludwigs
- One standard drink @ Ricks Garage Whisky Bar, Palmwoods
- Beer tasting paddle (10 Toes, Heads of Noosa, Your Mates or Brouhaha – Choice of brewery depends on drop-off location)
- Comfortable air-conditioned minibus with Bluetooth connectivity for your choice of music
Price Excludes
- Drinks during lunch
- Take-home alcohol
- Any Private Expenses
The tour starts at mid-morning at your chosen pick-up point, relax on the short half-hour drive while our experienced driver takes you through the luscious, spectacular foothills of the Blackall Range, through quaint towns and past awesome lookout points. It’s a pretty drive, all the way there and back.
The Barrel at Clouds Vineyard
Our first stop of the day is at Clouds Vineyard, located up at the magnificently named Bald Knob. The vineyard has inspirational views and the team will welcome you into The Barrel, a barrel-shaped tasting house that’s packed full of opportunities to taste some of the best wines and craft beers in Australia.
Clouds showcase a range of award-winning wines from Granite Ridge, Casley Mt Hutton and Kominos wineries, as well as a choice of exciting beers, such as the exclusive stout “Dark Cloud” brewed specially by their mates at Copperhead Brewery.
King Ludwig’s German Restaurant & Bar
After you’ve enjoyed the views, wines, and brews at Clouds, we hope that you’ve worked up an appetite because the next stop is a treat and a half! It’s off toward Maleny for lunch at King Ludwig’s German Restaurant & Bar, where the team will give you a warm welcome. Grab a verandah seat because the views across the Glass Mountains are spectacular!
You don’t find many authentic German restaurants in Australia, never mind the Sunshine Coast, so tuck into Bavarian specialties, washed down with your pick of German beers. The range is extensive so you might find it difficult to choose. Try DAB Dortmund or Altenmünster Marktoberdorf from the Helles range.
If you prefer a Pilsner, go for the Radeberger Dresden or Weltenburger Pils but there are also smoked beers, wheat ales, and Original Kölsch to sample. Don’t forget to check out the specials board for the current guest beer. By the way, it’s not all bratwurst – veggos and vegans have their own delicious menu. Lederhosen optional.
Alternative Lunch Venue – Brouhaha Brewery
For those wishing to sample some of Sunshine Coast’s finest Craft Beers with lunch, as an Alternative lunch venue, Brouhaha Brewery Born out of necessity and raised in the Hinterland of the Sunshine Coast. Brouhaha Brewery and Restaurant adopts the principles of its hometown, Maleny. Embracing community, a slower pace and fresh local produce in how they brew their craft beer and create their seasonal menu.
Here’s What You’ll Get..
- Beer tasting paddle @ Brouhaha Brewery
- Brewery lunch & Beer paddle @ Your Mates Brewing Co
- Beer tasting paddle (or Jugs) @ 10 Toes Brewery
- Wildcard Stop – Tasting at one final choice of excellent breweries
- Your choice of pick-up and drop-off points
- Transport to four amazing craft breweries
- Comfortable air-conditioned minibus with Bluetooth connectivity for your choice of music
Per Person
TOUR COST
Min 12 Adults
$210pp
Min 10 Adults
$220pp
Min 8 Adults
$235pp
Min 6 Adults
$270pp
Min 4 Adults
$335pp
Min 2 Adults
$520pp
Trip Advisor
- Marissa987
Jan did an exceptional job as our tour guide. The range of stop offs were just right, interesting and Jan's commentary was perfect. Our lunch was scrumptious and we loved... read more
10/10/2022
Google Reviews
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.
azaliah frisby
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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 😀
Belinda B
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Easy pick up and drop off location and great tour information on our way to the Eumundi Markets.
Bianca Whitaker
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Thanks Coast to Hinterland Tours for two awesome excursions this week. A nicely personal experience, great attention to our touristy curiosity. Thank you Geoff.
Lynda McIntosh
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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!
Trish B
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Elizabeth Ford
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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!!
Rhianna Carter
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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 😊
Michaela Markovski
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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!!!
Jess Digiulio
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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.
Joe Chetcuti
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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.
debra brown
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Great tour with Dave. He was fun and attentive and took great care of us. Many thanks!
Libby Yager
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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.
Margaret Graham
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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 😊
Jenni Wright
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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!
Paige Murphy
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Excellent service - comfortable trip and reliable pick up and drop off! Well done Rob!
Susan Robards
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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!!
Sherri Bohne
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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
Pam Jones
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Eumundi Markets Tour, easy, friendly, timely.
Leslie Herbert
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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.
Susan Davies
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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
Mary Ruby
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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
Jessica Parsons
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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.
The Knights
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One of the best tours i HAVE been on. Our driver ROB what a legend you would be going to find better. Lovely day at eumundi market Totally impressed THANKYOU to all involved.good company on bus also
Brian Armstrong
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We had a great day out with our driver, Jan, yesterday. The food and wine tour was well organised, lots to see and do, thoroughly recommend. Jan was a wealth of knowledge and made it a very enjoyable day.
Susan Hood
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Scenic food, cheese, wine tour with the beautiful Jan was a fabulous day of fun and informative information and a lovely lunch at Secrets on the Lake. So much to see in one day all while calling into different places to sample food and drinks. Jan is a very passionate and experienced guide and her little touches made the day complete.
Lucy Young
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Trip to Eumundi markets with Jan was great. Her local knowledge was amazing. Thoroughly pleasant trip to a great market experience.
Averil Abel
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Coast to Hinterland Tours excursion to Eumundi Markets. What a wonderful experience from start to finish. Jan our driver, made the trip so interesting and enjoyable with local knowledge and stories covering indigenous community and local history. Her delivery of excellence customer service was above the ordinary. Her friendly and caring personality was charming and her smile and joy of life was charming and catching. Thank you for taking care of us all Jan, much appreciated 👏
Moira Leech
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Dear Dale,We wanted to extend our heartfelt gratitude for the incredible tour you provided us. From the breathtaking lookouts to the enchanting wineries, the delightful lunch at the magical spot, and the memorable gin tasting experience, every moment was truly unforgettable. Your expertise, hospitality, and enthusiasm made our day extraordinary. Thank you for sharing your passion and knowledge with us. We can’t wait to return for another adventure!Warm regards,Helen
Helen Cox
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What a magnificent day!!! Dale was the best. Highly recommended
Greg Jackson
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We had a group trip from Mooloolaba to Eumundi, and our driver Jan was friendly, knowledgeable and an excellent driver. Would definitely recommend!
Jen Forrest
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Geoff was extremely knowledgeable about the region, especially enjoyed the first nations history. The chocolate, wine, and food was top level. Even though it was raining and we didn't have any visibility of some views, it didn't dampen our spirits at all (pun intended) Would recommend.
Jaxxon Chilli
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I had the pleasure of joining the hinterland tour yesterday. Our guide Geoff was so friendly, knowledgeable and passionate about providing a great day out. Highlights were the cheese, wine, and lunch at Secrets on the Lake, and the luscious nature that accompanied the journey. 10/10 recommend!
Patrick Kay
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Emma Nicholson
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Had the Best experience using Coast to Hinterland tours , Mark was Friendly , Extremely helpful with luggage , and went above and beyond to help our Family of 12 from younger to older . Would highly recommend Coast to Hinterland Tours for transfers to Airport or cruise terminal for your holiday needs , No Driving , No parking ! Mark takes care of everything , Thanks again Mark for your brilliant service ..
Darren Custance
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Excellent day trip, interesting and great experience
Roy Sheehan
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A fantastic day, that was made even better by our superb driver Pete. Would absolutely recommend.
Evan Schram
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Tamara Ball
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Astika Ali
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What a great day we had exploring the hinterland. We would never have done it without this tour and Jan was the perfect guide to take us there and give us a very knowledgeable commentary talk as we went. All the stops were great. Best was the cheese mmm no maybe the chocolate. Lunch at Secret was the best. Well done Jan. extra big thanks.
Rhonda Paterson
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We had a great day with John, for The Branding Office Christmas party. Great stop overs, lunch was beautiful, and the entire experience was easy and stress free right from the time of booking. Highly recommend.
Justin Veivers
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What a great day !! We arranged a surprise for our team at The Branding Office and booked our "Xmas Party Tour" with Coast to Hinterland Tours. From our initial inquiry with Grace, to a few inquiries with Mark and then our awesome driver John, it was a very relaxed, enjoyable and great team bonding day. John picked us up on time and we visited Sunshine Coast Cider, Secrets on the Lake, Maleny Chocolate, Clouds The Barrell & Spill Wine Maleny, with John then driving us all back home. Highly recommend the team from Coast to Hinterland Tours, thanks guys, we will be back.
Jodi Veivers
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Absolutely Amazing Tour! 20 stars out of 5!!!Despite my less than positive state of mindthis tour exceeded my expectations in every way. Fantastic communication, wonderfully organised, lots of variety, never a dull moment, unbelievable inclusions (lunch at Secrets At The Lake an absolute standout!!...not taking anything away from the cheese tasting, delicious chocolate and wine!!). Not to mention Jan, our driver and guide, very knowledgeable and happy to share details of not only the places we visited but local history and interesting facts along the way. A special mention to Jans safe and courteous driving during some very inclement weather on steep and narrow Hinterland roads.Cannot recommend this tour enough, both for value for money and for variety of content....dont hesitate....just do it!!!These guys are awesome!!!!
Mike Turnbull
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This tour was exceptional. Our tour guide Jan, knew so much about the natural wildlife, the history of the area and who kept us entertained throughout the tour. I would strongly recommend this tour. Full marks to our tour guide. Thanks Jan!
Mannie Strachan
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Jan, our Tour Guide was fabulous! Her knowledge was exceptional.We enjoyed every aspect of the tour but felt that the order of the venues was back to front. It started with a chocolate factory, cheese factory, lunch , and wine tasting.We completely understand that things are done in order of where they are located, but a slight change could be cheese factory, lunch, wine tasting, and then chocolate.I would have loved to hear more about each business by the owner instead of just putting their beautiful food in front of us and walking away.That aside, we had a great day and enjoyed it immensely.Thank you, Jan. We enjoyed having you as our guide, and you made the tour awesome for us.All the best from Mike, Matt, and Paul (The Cheeky Kiwi's).
Mike Compton
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Amanda McCallum
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I took a bus from Noosa out to the Eumundi Markets and this was a great way to do it! Dave was so kind and lovely! He gave us a bit of history as we drove into the markets and some guidance as we were dropped off. Highly recommend using Coast to Hinterland Tours!
Arielle Soemadi
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We had a great experience with Coast to Hinterland Tours. Our driver Rob was fantastic. We would definitely recommend this business.
M & T Rowe
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Very cool artisan waresRob was a fabulous driver
Cassandra Palmer
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We have an awesome day in the hinterland, our driver was Dave and was outstanding as a driver and host, would thoroughly recommend this tour company
Tony Hearn
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