Whisky, Wine and Beer Tour
Private Tour
Available Tuesday – Sunday
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Explore the charming Sunshine Coast Hinterland vineyards and craft beverage scene effortlessly with our Wine, Beer & Whisky Tour — designed to take you to some of the region’s most distinctive watering holes. Whether you prefer wine, whisky, gin, beer or cider, this tour blends scenic beauty with bold flavours for a truly memorable day out.
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.
When it comes to lunch, the choice is yours:
Rick’s Garage – Palmwoods
Enjoy a hearty American-style lunch in this vibrant retro diner. Your meal includes a gourmet burger with crispy chips, accompanied by a glass of whisky. With its rockabilly charm and impressive whisky selection, it’s a bold and flavour-packed stop.
Secrets on the Lake – Montville
Prefer something more refined? Secrets on the Lake offers a 2-course lakeside lunch set within a tranquil rainforest overlooking Lake Baroon. It’s an elegant and scenic dining experience perfect for relaxed conversation. (Please note: beverages are not included at this venue.)
After lunch, your final stop is tailored to your taste. Choose between a visit to Sunshine & Sons Distillery for a guided gin tasting, a local craft brewery for a beer tasting paddle, or Sunshine Coast Cider for a cider tasting and talk (open Friday & Saturday only).
After a flavour-filled day exploring the best of the Hinterland’s wine and craft beverage scene, we’ll return you safely and comfortably to your chosen drop-off point.
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
- Lunch at Rick’s Garage or Two-Course lunch at Secrets on the Lake
- One standard drink @ Ricks Garage Whisky Bar, Palmwoods
- Beer tasting paddle (10 Toes, Heads of Noosa, Your Mates or 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.
Lunch – Your Choice
After enjoying the views, wines, and brews at Clouds, you’ll no doubt have worked up an appetite — and lunch is a treat and a half!
Rick’s Garage – Palmwoods
For a bold and lively experience, head to Rick’s Garage in Palmwoods. This vibrant retro diner delivers hearty American-style favourites in a fun, rockabilly-inspired setting. Enjoy a gourmet burger served with crispy chips, accompanied by a glass of whisky to complement the experience. It’s relaxed, flavour-packed, and full of personality.
Secrets on the Lake – Montville
Prefer something more refined? Secrets on the Lake offers a beautifully presented 2-course lakeside lunch set within tranquil rainforest surrounds overlooking Lake Baroon. With its peaceful atmosphere and spectacular water views, it’s an elegant dining experience perfect for relaxed conversation. (Please note: beverages are not included at this venue.)
Whichever you choose, lunch is designed to match your mood — from retro and lively to scenic and serene.
Here’s What You’ll Get..
- Flight of Wine or Beer @ Clouds the Barrel
- Lunch at Rick’s Garage or Two-Course lunch at Secrets on the Lake
- One standard drink @ Ricks Garage Whisky Bar, Palmwoods
- Beer tasting paddle (10 Toes, Heads of Noosa, Your Mates or Choice of brewery depends on drop-off location)
- Comfortable air-conditioned minibus with Bluetooth connectivity for your choice of music
Per Person
TOUR COST
Min 12 Adults
$215pp
Min 10 Adults
$235pp
Min 8 Adults
$270pp
Min 6 Adults
$320pp
Min 4 Adults
$430pp
Min 2 Adults
$750pp
Trip Advisor
Underground but not claustrophobic. - Interesting experience to sleep underground. Room was spacious and ceiling height better than expected - bathroom very small. Staff helpful in providing dining suggestions.
Judy A
13/05/2026- Great trip - Great day out! Dave the driver went out of his way to look after us! Thanks Dave! Would recommend. Lisa M
02/04/2026 - Lots of stops to admire views of glass house mountains and waterfall - Lots of things to see and the cheese tasting and lunch were very tasty Zillah T
24/03/2026 - Great tour - We had a great trip to Eumundi markets with our driver Rob. Rob went out of his way to be helpful and courteous and he was cool, calm and... read more Leslie H
23/03/2026 - Spectacular - We did a second tour today with Dave to the Hinterland. We had a fabulous day. The cheese tasting, lunch at Secrets on the lake and looking through the towns... read more Merrilyn M
21/02/2026 - Excellent - Thank you Jan for a wonderful day. You are an excellent guide.
Would highly recommend if you want a relaxing and enjoyable experience in the hinterland. 622gayeb
15/11/2025
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