10 Wine Tours & Tastings in Gold Coast That You Shouldn't Miss

Tipsy Tours started as a tipsy idea in 2015 and came to fruition soon after. Offering full-day, half-day and customised day trips to arguably the best wineries, distilleries and boutique breweries South-East QLD has to offer. Servicing Gold Coast, Brisbane, Sunshine Coast and Northern NSW. From 6 to 75+ passengers, we can cater for any event - private or corporate. We strive to make sure everyone has the best time with us! Tasting wine, eating good food, laughing, learning and loving the decision to choose Tipsy Tours for your event. We spend our time researching and exploring new possibilities to help keep our tours fresh, interesting, and relevant At Tipsy Tours, we pride ourself on the best service, experience and value for money. At a fraction of the cost of other comparable tour companies, we endeavour to not only be the best value for money but the go-to for all locals, Travelers, and connoisseur alike. There isn't much we won't do!

Inclusions: Onboard esky with Ice and Party style Transfer on request for certain events., at all Tasting venues the full and premium tastings are all included in the per person price., A delicious 2 course Lunch to suit most dietary requirements, situated at one of the prime dining locations on the mountain., Private transportation

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As we move through the valley, your senses will be stimulated by picturesque mountain views, breath taking landscapes and fresh mountain air as you anticipate exploring the trails that lie from the Gold Coast to the unique wine trails of Mt Tamborine.  This will be a unique opportunity to pleasure your senses by tasting a hand-picked selection of wines produced by seasoned wine makers and award-winning boutique wineries along the way. We will make stops at a number of family-run wineries where you can excite your palates with guided tastings of between 6-10 varieties of wine at each Venue. A Gourmet 2 Course Lunch is provided from an award winning chef. This tour also includes a tasting at the Mt Tamborine Distillery and time to shop and taste gourmet fudge along the Gallery Walk.

Inclusions: Full-day wine tour from the Gold Coast to Mt Tamborine, Full Day Tour with guided tastings included at each venue, A sumptuous two-course lunch by an award winning chef at one of the wineries, Get first hand knowledge from both your guide and the people working in the wineries, Door to Door Service., Cheese Platter* Optional on day Own Expense, Fudge Tasting, Personalised small group tours so you get the exact experience you were hoping for., Live entertainment (depending on the day), Transport by new private air conditioned vehicles, GST (Goods and Services Tax), Lunch

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Experience luxury with a private helicopter flight over Brisbane before landing in true VIP style at Sirromet. Located at the picturesque Mount Cotton, upon landing you'll be picked up driven a short distance to the vineyard where you'll have two hours to explore and unwind. Sample Sirromet's finest wines (optional), take a stroll around the beautiful grounds and sit down for lunch at their fine dining restaurant or Tuscan-inspired cafe Best of all, your helicopter will be ready when you are. With a quick text message your pilot will get the aircraft ready for the return flight. Enjoy a scenic journey back to Archerfield Airport via the beautiful CBD, offering incredible photo opportunities. Or upgrade to our Gold Coast Scenic Package, with around one hour of total flight time The price is per person - we can accomodate groups of up to 30 by utilising larger/multiple aircraft All food and drink at the winery is an additional expense

Inclusions: Round-trip private transfer, Round-trip flights - Total Flight time with Brisbane Package 30min - Total Flight Time with Gold Coast Package 60min, Private tour, All taxes, fees and handling charges are included in the price, Safety Brief prior to the flight, Commentary during the flight, Only air-conditioned helicopters are used, Bose Headset Systems, Free parking for the entire duration of the experience

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Lunch, We do make restaurant bookings for our customers but without food packages., Our pilots have been doing this for a very long time, and from experience, we can definitively say that fixed food packages do not always cater well to the dietary requirements of our customers. The menus often have a lot of variation but in order to facilitate ‘fixed price’ we either have to charge extra to compensate for the most expensive menu items or provide a limited selection. Celiacs, vegans and other people with nutritional requirements know this all too well. Often our passengers are celebrating a special occasion and are quite well fed prior to getting a three-course meal – when this is the case, they will thank you for not having to go through the entire degustation menu

A guided tour of Mt Tamborine's family owned boutique wineries with guided tastings at each stop. - Visit 3 Wineries - Guided Tastings at each venue - New Luxury vehicles - Knowledgeable guides

Inclusions: Guided Wine Tasting at each venue, Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes

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Visit venues that capture the grandeur of our colonial past and enjoy their local wines. All while been chauffeur around in luxury Mercedes Benz Bus. First, one was home to three former Queensland Premiers. Expect history, elegance and a relaxing wine tasting. With glorious setting, sweeping drive, the colonnaded veranda and undulating hills covered with vines will provide an immaculate setting for what is sure to be an amazing experience. Second, Historic homestead ‘Killowen’ is Canungra Valley Vineyards with extensive grounds that stretch along the banks of the Canungra Creek and the Alpaca Farm located on the property, so you can feed and walk an Alpaca through lush Vineyard grounds. Here we enjoy our lunch basket with local wines. Third, George Gibson founded the Central Coast Winery Pty Ltd in the 1970s with assistance from his son Peter. Together they experimented with varieties of winemaking from using traditional grape to assorted fruits and vegetables and honey.

Inclusions: Lunch, Wine Tasting, Bottled water, Luxury Air - Con Mercedes Benz Bus

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Indulge in a day of luxury and treat someone special to an amazing wining and dining experience. Fly from Sydney to the famed Hunter Valley by helicopter, with spectacular aerial views of the Sydney Opera House, iconic landmarks and coastline. Enjoy a wine tasting and a three-course gourmet lunch at an award-winning restaurant.

Inclusions: Private roundtrip Helicopter Flight from Sydney to the Hunter Valley, Three-course Lunch with a Bottle of Wine, Wine tasting, Live commentary by pilot, City hotel pickup and drop-off, Tea or coffee

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Escape the city and join us for an unforgettable wine tasting experience in the stunning Tamborine Mountain region. Visit award winning boutique wineries and a distillery, to sample multiple hand crafted and locally made products whilst enjoying the beautiful mountain scenery. Group sizes are limited to up to 13 passengers to ensure a more intimate and personalised experience with our fun knowledgeable guides and the passionate venue staff. It’s the perfect day out for singles, couples and groups!

Inclusions: Lunch, Snacks, Bottled water, Wine tasting, Liqueur tasting, Local guide, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Exclusions: Drinks purchased additionally with lunch

Enjoy a relaxing sailing experience aboard a luxury sailboat during a sunset cruise on the calm waters of the Gold Coast Broadwater. Sip on sparkling wine as you take in landmarks such as the Southport Yacht Club, Marina Mirage, Wave Break Island and Surfers Paradise. Admire the warm colors of the sunset paint the shore as evening approaches. This small-group tour, limited to 10 people, ensures personalized attention from your friendly and experienced crew.

Inclusions: Snacks, 2 glasses of sparkling wine or soft drinks

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off

Sail the calm waters of the Gold Coast Broadwater on a luxury sailboat with an expert crew. Take in sights such as the Southport Yacht Club, Marina Mirage, Palazzo Versace Hotel, Wave Break Island and Surfers Paradise. Sip sparkling wine and nibble on snacks as you soak up the beauty of sailing on the Gold Coast. This small-group tour is limited to 10 people for a more customized experience.

Inclusions: Snacks, 2 glasses of sparkling wine or soft drinks

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off

Travel through historic Canungra Valley and it’s Land Warfare countryside, a jungle training camp for our soldiers of today as well as our courageous WW2 soldiers. Delightful morning tea at the Alpaca Farm, spectacular view of the McPherson Ranges as you meet these unique animals. Visit the World Heritage-listed Lamington National Park and O’Reilly’s mountain. Then walk along their Tree Top Canopy Walk, a suspended bridge 160m long and 16m high. Learn about the delicate rainforest ecosystem and it’s Strangler Figs with your very own nature guide in the easy graded rainforest walks suitable for all ages. Hear about the fascinating history of the area and the heroic journey of Bernard O’Reilly in finding and rescuing the only 2 survivors of the 1937 Stinton plane crash.

Inclusions: National Park fees, Driver/guide, Wine tasting, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Hand feeding birds, Beer and cheese tasting