Mount Tamborine Wine Tour: Brisbane/GC Gourmet Escape

We did this wine tour during a lay over in Brisbane after travelling through Japan & Vietnam. It was the 10th day tour of this trip and ranked near the bottom. It felt very casual after the service levels experienced in those other countries. Our driver Tony was still learning the ropes and getting his bearings. We visited 3 wineries and a distillery. The amount and variety of tastings was good however we were waiting several times for longish periods for service and left to our own devices. We stopped at Hampton Estate Wineries and Tony ended up pouring a wine for us as the Winery staff were occupied entertaining the many Hens party groups. We had lunch at this winery. The food was good however I chewed on a sharp piece of hard plastic which was in the lamb dish. I asked the young waiter to let the kitchen know but never heard back. No sign of our guide as he was more focussed on getting on stage with the band! The distillery visit was fun and the group enjoyed that visit. Tony also took us to 2 locations to look at the great view from the mountain top which was nice. We got dropped off in Brisbane central about 1/2 km from our Hotel and then the driver continued up the road towards our hotel presumably driving right past where we were staying….

A fun day. Our guide was excellent - had good knowledge of the area and the wines. The lunch was excellent and the wineries visited were set in beautiful landscapes and offered a range of wines to enjoy.

The tour was fun. Visited 3 wineries and a distillery. The lunch was also tasty. I highly recommend this tour. They are helpful.

It was a cloudy day with intermittent rain. A good thing to do on such a day. Views were limited but to be expected. Matt was a good driver, nice and smooth. You could give us a bit more info Matt, along the way. I really enjoyed the first winery. He said they struggle to grow grapes in that area but they were there for the honey and the honey wine (mead) they make. Very interesting and lots of different flavours. A distillery at the end and a good look around the hinterland and Mount Tamborine.

There were a couple nice views and lunch was the highlight. The wines were young and watery. Great for a novice to discover things from whites to red Shiraz to champagne. Our driver did most of the tastings as the people at the wine places were too lazy to do it themselves. The last stop was liquors and they were quite sweet if that’s your thing.

Memorable experience I will never forget. I highly recommend this tour even if you are a wine lover or not. The natural landscape is picturesque.

Beautiful countryside & wineries, bus Collected our Hens Party and dropped us all back to & from hotel in Fortitude Valley, especially loved the beauty of Albert's winery & The Hamptons vibe, food & wine and destination, was well organised & very tasty, especially loved the history & having the owner (The gardener) promote his beautiful venue, the live music was fun, especially when all started getting involved. Thankyou Tony for your professionalism & Safe driving getting all us Ladies from point A to Z and back. Would do again with friends and my Hubby. Highly recommend. The Views at the look out where beautiful as well.

Great tour. Barry was a fantastic and knowledgeable host. The selection of Winery’s balanced the day beautifully. Also a great way to learn about Mt Tambourine and its history. I would recommend for someone looking for variety in the Gold Coast.

Boris was an excellent tour guide, driver, and entertainer! You get a mix of wines, spirits, and a tasty lunch

This was such a memorable day from start to finish! Nicole, our guide, was incredibly kind, friendly, and welcoming — she made the whole experience fun and comfortable from pickup to drop-off. I truly appreciated her warmth and energy throughout the day. 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!