Tamborine Mountain Wineries, Distilleries & Breweries

Tamborine Mountain Wineries

The cool climate and fertile volcanic soil of Tamborine Mountain provide ideal conditions for grape growing, resulting in a number of acclaimed wineries. Many focus on producing small-batch, high-quality wines that reflect the region's terroir.

• Witches Falls Winery: 

A family-owned and operated winery sourcing premium grapes predominantly from the Granite Belt, crafting a diverse range of wines from crisp whites to robust reds. They also offer DIY cheese platters and picnic options in their beautiful gardens. Their cellar door provides an intimate tasting experience.

• Cedar Creek Estate Vineyard and Winery: 

Set on 22 picturesque acres, this estate has a European feel and offers a wide selection of wines. Beyond the cellar door, it features a café with stunning views, a glow worm cave, and serves as a popular wedding venue.

• Hampton Estate Wines:

 This award-winning winery harmonises wine with food and ambiance. Their restaurant offers a culinary journey complementing their vintages, and the cellar door provides tastings of their Chardonnay, Shiraz, and sparkling wines.

• Mason Wines: 

A boutique winery perched on the slopes of Tamborine Mountain, offering panoramic views. Their cellar door provides an intimate experience to explore their limited-production wines, and they host special events like wine and jazz. They also have a restaurant with a deck overlooking the vines and on-site accommodation.

• O'Reilly's Canungra Valley Vineyards: 

A multi-award-winning, family-owned vineyard established in 1998. It features the historic 'Kiloween' homestead and offers a range of wines from its 15-acre property. Visitors can enjoy dining with views of the vineyards, gourmet picnic hampers by Canungra Creek, and even interact with alpacas from the Mountview Alpaca Farm located on the grounds. They are open daily and host various events, including wine launches and live music on weekends.  

• Sarabah Estate Vineyard: 

A family-run boutique vineyard and winery at the base of Lamington National Park. It's open Friday to Sunday, offering lunch at the Chalet Bistro, wood-fired pizzas, picnics in the vines, and opportunities to meet farm animals and alpacas. They also host weddings.  

• Albert River Wines: 

Situated in a historic homestead near Tamborine Mountain (869 Mundoolun Connection Road, Tamborine), Albert River Wines is known for its charming setting and Verdelho and Shiraz varieties. Their cellar door is open daily (Monday & Tuesday 10 am - 2:30 pm, Wednesday-Sunday 10 am - 4 pm). It's also a popular wedding venue.

Tamborine Mountain Distilleries

Tamborine Mountain is also home to award-winning distilleries that utilise local ingredients and artisanal methods to create unique spirits and liqueurs.

• Tamborine Mountain Distillery: 

This multi-award-winning distillery is Australia's most awarded distillery of the new millennium. Using a small pot still and drawing on the abundant fruit and native flora of the mountain, they produce an extensive range of over 80 boutique liqueurs and spirits, including vodkas, gins, schnapps, and eaux-de-vie. They offer tastings, guided tours of their museum and working distillery, and have an online store. The property itself has an English Tudor-style charm.

• Cauldron Estate and Distillery: 

This distillery focuses on producing unique Queensland-inspired beverages, including their award-winning "Five" gin.

Tamborine Mountain Breweries

The craft beer scene has also taken root on Tamborine Mountain, with breweries offering a range of locally brewed beers.

• Fortitude Brewing Company:

 Established in 2012, Fortitude Brewing Co. offers a wide range of beers brewed on-site, with up to 15 taps available at their brewery. They also have a pizza menu and often feature live music on weekends, creating a relaxed atmosphere. They offer growler fills and packaged beers for takeaway.

• Boxer Brewing Co.: 

Located at "The Kennel" Tap Room & Sports Bar on the same site as Witches Falls Winery, Boxer Brewing Co. is dedicated to crafting enjoyable and approachable beers. They offer tasting paddles and have a sports bar atmosphere. While they don't currently serve food, visitors can purchase cheese and charcuterie from the Witches Falls cellar door to enjoy with their beers.

In summary, Tamborine Mountain presents a diverse and appealing landscape for beverage enthusiasts. From elegant wineries with stunning views to innovative distilleries crafting unique spirits and welcoming breweries offering local brews, the region provides a rich tapestry of tastes and experiences waiting to be explored.