The 15 Best Brewery & Distillery Tours in Australia

1.Laid back, Yarra Valley Wine Tour: Wine, Cider, Gin, Beer + Choc

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,552 reviews · from $93Our pick

Spend about 8.5 hours in the Yarra Valley with Teepee Tours, guided by hosts such as Callum, Matt, Andrew, or Peter. Taste wine, cider, gin, beer, and chocolate, then choose lunch at St Huberts or Domaine Chandon. The relaxed group format can adjust stops to suit the people on board.

“A really great mix of options to see the Yarra Valley. Our bus driver Matt was great fun and full of knowledge. He made all on the bus feel relaxed. A hugely enjoyable day.”

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2.Yarra Valley Wine, Gin, Whisky and Chocolate Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,667 reviews · from $93

Spend about eight hours touring the Yarra Valley from central Melbourne with guides such as Tom, Gilberto, Richard, Matt and Hilda. Taste wine at Soumah, St Huberts and Balgownie, sample 10 chocolates, visit Hubert Estate and stop at Chandon. Alcohol tastings and transport are included, while lunch and some spirit tastings cost extra.

“Brilliant . Fabulous scenery , excellent wine . Marvellous host and driver Tommo who made the day special by looking after everyone.”

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3.Epic Yarra Valley Wine Tour + Lunch, Chocolate & Gin/Beer Option

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,819 reviews · from $139

Travel from Melbourne to the Yarra Valley with guides such as Sean, Posi, Stefan, or Danny. Visit three or four wineries, enjoy a two-course lunch and wine, then choose Four Pillars gin or Watts River beer on eligible dates. The day ends with chocolate and ice cream. Small groups are limited to 20 people.

“Loved our guide. Stephan was fun, engaging, informative. On time. Loved the experience. Stephan was really really great.”

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4.Amazing Yarra Valley Wine Tour + Chocolate, Farm Fresh, Gin

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,566 reviews · from $93

Spend about 8.5 hours touring the Yarra Valley from Melbourne with guides such as Shaun, Danny, Posi, and Stefan. Visit wineries, a strawberry farm, chocolate factory, and gin distillery. Tastings are included at selected stops, while lunch and optional St Hubert tastings cost extra.

“We had such a great time. There was a huge variety of activities and things to do. Sean was the best tour guide and was a wealth of knowledge. There was never a dull moment. I highly recommend this tour to explore more of Melbourne!”

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5.Yarra Valley Wine, Gin, Whisky and Chocolate Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,209 reviews · 8 hours · from $92

Travel from Melbourne to the Yarra Valley with a friendly English-speaking driver such as Matt, Gilberto, Tom, or Richard. Taste cool-climate wines at Soumah, St Huberts, and Balgownie, sample chocolate, and choose between a relaxed lunch at Hubert Estate or a more refined meal at Chandon. Expect a social, flexible day with scenic views and five tasting stops.

“Great tour and we tasted a lot of wines and types of chocolate !! ❤️”

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6.Yarra Valley Grazing Tour Wine, Cheese, Gin, Pizza from Melbourne

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 821 reviews · from $135

Spend about nine hours touring the Yarra Valley from Melbourne with wine at Rochford, farm-made cheese at Coldstream Dairy, gin and pizza at Stag Lane Farm Distillery, coffee in Healesville, and chocolate at the Yarra Valley Chocolaterie. Guides such as Mel, Chris, Michael, and Bluey add local stories and good humor.

“Great day tour, David our tour guide was friendly and looked after all of us well will do this tour again in the future”

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7.Bundaberg Rum Behind The Scenes Distillery Tour And Museum Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 724 reviews · from $21Best value

Start with the interactive Bundaberg Rum Museum, then join guides such as Shaz, Gina, Amber, or Taylor for a roughly one-hour walk through the working distillery. See the Molasses Well, fermenters, and Barrel House, learn how Bundy is made, and finish with two tastings. Battery items stay in lockers, and stairs are part of the route.

“Very informative great staff and knowledgeable explained everything loud and clear It’s just a shame you don’t get to actually see any of the product in the making as all you do is walk through the distillery and see outside of all the tanks the only part you really see is when you walk through the molasses”

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8.Yarra Valley Wine, Cider, Gin, Beer, & Choc Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 719 reviews · 8 hours · from $92

Spend eight hours exploring the Yarra Valley from Melbourne with TeePee Tours. Taste wine at Yering Farm and Tokar Estate, then choose gin, beer, more wine, chocolate, or a non-alcoholic option. Guides such as Matt, Callum, Aydin, Andrew, and Todd keep the day social, flexible, and easygoing.

“Fantastic day out. Our guide Andrew was easy going and lots of fun. Gave the group plenty of options to work with everyone’s interest. Great wine, food and chocolate was a fun way to end the day. Highly recommend.”

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9.Margaret River Wine, Brewery & Distillery Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 488 reviews · from $129

Spend about six and a half hours visiting handpicked Margaret River wineries, a brewery, distillery and local producers. Your guide, possibly Dan, Simon, Russell or Nico, handles the driving, tastings and door-to-door pickup. Lunch is included, along with a chocolate stop. The route changes, and brewery drinks may cost extra.

“Enjoyable experience. Our guide was experienced on the region & provided a great tour for all. We recommend this tour for anyone.”

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10.Yarra Valley Full Day Grazing Tour: Gin, Wine, Pizza, Cheese

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 455 reviews · 8 hours · from $133

Spend eight hours touring the Yarra Valley with Go West Tours, tasting wine at Rochford, cheese at Coldstream Dairy, gin and Roman-style pizza at Stag Lane, coffee in Healesville, and eight chocolates at the Yarra Valley Chocolaterie. Guides such as Rob, Jools, Laney, Chris, and Cloe are known for keeping the day friendly and well paced.

“Raquel was an excellent host and added fun to the trip. The bus was crowded and there were too many people for some venues to accommodate properly.”

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11.Margaret River Winery, Brewery Tour with Gourmet Lunch.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 401 reviews · from $157

Spend about seven hours visiting Margaret River wineries, a brewery, and local food producers with guides such as Adam, Pete, or Rhys. You’ll taste wine and beer, sample cheese and chocolate, and share a bush tucker lunch that may include emu or kangaroo. Pickup covers Margaret River, Busselton, and Dunsborough.

“Going to all the different wineries, tastings all the different wines and listening to the descriptions of how the wines are produced and the history behind it all. On the web site, lunch is described as a gourmet lunch, but it is a bushtucker lunch.,all that we tasted we enjoyed, but we think there could have been bit more meat, we went for seconds, all gone ...Gourmet Lunch??? Definately not.. . Picnic /light Lunch from plastic boxes.”

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12.Sydney Beer and Brewery Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 394 reviews · from $110

Meet in Surry Hills at 2:30 pm for a three to three-and-a-half-hour brewery tour with a maximum of 10 people. Guides such as Matt and Tom take you to working breweries chosen around the day’s brewing schedule, with behind-the-scenes access, generous tastings, and air-conditioned minivan transport.

“Loved it, was a birthday present for my hubby. I personally don't like beer, but enjoyed the vibe and ciders”

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13.XXXX Brewery Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 345 reviews · from $29

Meet your guide at XXXX Brewery in Milton for a 90-minute walk through beer-making, brewing machinery, and the Packaging Hall when it is running. Finish with three tastings and a perfect-pour lesson. Guides such as Paul, Josh, Ken, and Dan are known for adding humor and practical brewery insight. A burger and fries upgrade is available.

“Tour guide Josh was brilliant. Loved the beer tasting. Learnt how the beer is made and the history of XXXX.”

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14.XXXX Beer Brewery Tour and Beer Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 172 reviews · 1h 30m · from $29

Spend 90 minutes at Brisbane’s heritage-listed XXXX Brewery with an English-speaking guide. Learn the brand’s story, inspect brewing ingredients and production areas, then finish with fresh beer tastings and a pouring lesson. Guides such as Ken, Zack, Paul, and Gilberto have earned praise for clear, engaging explanations.

“The trip was great around the brewery and a really nice day out. The guide was great and you could tell still had a passion for the company. Overall would recommend a visit to this”

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15.Tamborine Wine & Distillery Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 100 reviews · 8 hours · from $134

Ride from Brisbane in a small, air-conditioned Vino Bus group of up to 11. Taste wines at two Tamborine Mountain wineries, sample liqueurs, vodka, and gin at Tamborine Mountain Distillery, then enjoy Gallery Walk and a scenic lookout. Lunch is your choice and expense.

“A great day out! Great guide Karen. Awesome lunch at Hamptons and a wide variety of tastings. Definitely recommend”

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