Sunshine Coast: Food and Wine Tour

The Sunshine Coast’s food and wine tour offers a delightful opportunity to take in the region’s local flavors. This 5-hour small-group adventure takes visitors on a captivating journey, unveiling the art of distilling, brewing, and winemaking. From tasting locally crafted spirits and savoring house-made burgers to indulging in an interactive wine tasting experience, the tour promises an unforgettable experience. With visits to a distillery, brewery, and vineyard, the tour provides a well-rounded exploration of the Sunshine Coast’s culinary and beverage landscape. Those seeking to uncover the region’s hidden gems and create lasting memories would do well to consider this enticing tour.

This experience made our list of the 4 Best Food Tours In Sunshine Coast.

Key Points

• A 5-hour small-group tour featuring visits to a distillery, brewery, and vineyard with tastings of locally crafted spirits, beer, and wine.
• Includes a guided brewery tour, beer tasting, and house-made lunch, as well as an interactive wine tasting with grazing platters.
• Offers insights into the distillation process and local botanicals used at Sunshine & Sons Distillery.
• Provides a souvenir wine glass from Dingo Creek Vineyard and a booklet with tour information.
• Tour not suitable for children under 18 due to multiple stops with alcohol tastings.

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Tour Overview and Pricing

The Sunshine Coast Food and Wine Tour offers a 5-hour small-group experience, priced from $193.84 per person, with free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance.

With a maximum of 11 participants, the tour allows you to explore the region’s thriving food and beverage scene. You’ll visit three local venues, including a distillery, brewery, and winery, where you’ll sample a variety of craft spirits, beers, and wines.

The tour also includes a hot beverage, brewery lunch, and an interactive wine tasting with premium wines and grazing platters.

Transportation is provided in an air-conditioned vehicle, and you’ll receive a tour booklet, souvenir water bottle, and guide throughout the experience.

Experience Highlights

Guests embark on a guided tour of three local venues, where they’ll sample locally crafted gin, vodka, beer, and wine. The experience highlights include:

Discovering the art of gin distillation and enjoying a tasting session at Sunshine & Sons Distillery.

Touring Heads of Noosa Brewing Co. and indulging in house-made burgers, rustic fries, and a tasting paddle of 4 beers.

Concluding the day with an interactive wine tasting at Dingo Creek Vineyard, featuring 6 premium wines and a grazing platter.

Taking home an etched Dingo Creek Vineyard wine glass as a souvenir.

Learning about the region’s producers and their passion for crafting exceptional beverages.

Itinerary Details

The tour kicks off with a visit to a local café for a refreshing coffee and a photo opportunity at the iconic Big Pineapple, a beloved landmark on the Sunshine Coast.

Next, the group heads to Sunshine & Sons Distillery to learn about small-batch spirit production and enjoy tastings of their signature offerings, including the aromatic Pineapple Parfait Gin and the smooth Original Vodka.

The tour then moves on to Heads of Noosa Brewing Co., where participants get an insider’s look at the brewing process and savor a tasting paddle of four house-made beers alongside house-crafted burgers and rustic fries.

Locally Crafted Spirits

On the Sunshine Coast food and wine tour, visitors explore the distillation process at Sunshine & Sons Distillery, where they sample an array of locally crafted spirits, including the aromatic Pineapple Parfait Gin and the smooth Original Vodka.

The guided tasting session offers insights into the art of small-batch spirit production, allowing guests to appreciate the unique flavors and aromas of each creation.

The tour also features:

• Tasting of the distillery’s signature Mr Barista, a coffee-infused vodka

• In-depth exploration of the distillation equipment and techniques

• Opportunity to learn about the local botanicals and ingredients used

• Expert guidance from the distillery’s knowledgeable staff

• Chance to purchase bottles of the distinctive spirits as souvenirs.

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Brewery and Lunch

Next, the tour takes visitors to Heads of Noosa Brewing Co., where they embark on a guided exploration of the brewery’s inner workings. Guests marvel at the intricate brewing processes as they learn about the methods and equipment used to craft the local beers.

Afterwards, they settle in to enjoy a hearty lunch of house-made burgers and rustic fries, complemented by a tasting paddle showcasing four of the brewery’s signature brews.

The tour group delights in discovering the unique flavors and characteristics of each beer, gaining a deeper appreciation for the art of brewing. This immersive brewery experience provides a delightful respite and a chance to savor the local craft beer scene.

Wine Tasting and Platters

Concluding the tour, guests venture to Dingo Creek Vineyard for an interactive wine tasting experience, accompanied by premium wines and tempting grazing platters.

During this final stop, they savor the complex flavors and aromas of six carefully selected wines, gaining insights into the region’s winemaking traditions.

The grazing platters, brimming with local delicacies, provide the perfect complement to the wine tasting, allowing visitors to fully enjoy the Sunshine Coast’s culinary delights.

The experience concludes with guests taking home an etched Dingo Creek Vineyard wine glass, a memento of their journey through the region’s finest food and wine offerings.

• Six premium wines for tasting

• Expertly curated grazing platters

• Insights into the winemaking process

• Opportunity to purchase wine and glassware

• Recap of the immersive food and wine tour

Inclusions in the Tour

The tour includes visits to three carefully selected venues, where guests can indulge in a range of culinary and beverage experiences. Visitors will start the day with a refreshing hot beverage of their choice, followed by a tour and tasting at the Sunshine & Sons Distillery. Here, they’ll learn about the distillation process and sample the distillery’s premium spirits, including the signature Pineapple Parfait Gin. Next, they’ll explore the Heads of Noosa Brewing Co., enjoying a tasting paddle of four beers along with a delicious house-made lunch. To conclude the tour, guests will visit Dingo Creek Vineyard for an interactive wine tasting and grazing platter, where they’ll also take home a souvenir wine glass.

Visits to 3 Venues	Distillery Tour & Tastings	Brewery Tour, Tasting & Lunch	Wine Tasting & Platters
Hot Beverage	Pineapple Parfait Gin	4 Beer Tasting Paddle	6 Premium Wines
Souvenir Water Bottle	Original Dry Gin	House-made Burgers & Fries	Grazing Platter
Mints & Guide	Mr Barista		Souvenir Wine Glass

Important Information

According to the tour details, the Food and Wine Tour on the Sunshine Coast isn’t suitable for children under 18 years of age. Participants will need to bring a valid passport or ID card for identification purposes. The tour is designed for adults who can fully enjoy the various tastings and experiences throughout the day.

Some key points to consider:

• The tour involves multiple stops with alcohol tastings, so participants must be of legal drinking age.

• Identification may be required at certain venues, so having a valid form of ID is essential.

• The itinerary includes a substantial amount of walking, so participants should wear comfortable shoes.

• Dietary requirements can be accommodated, but advance notice is necessary.

• The tour operates in a small group setting, allowing for a more intimate and personalized experience.

Recap

This Sunshine Coast Food and Wine Tour offers a captivating exploration of local flavors.

Guests will savor locally crafted spirits, indulge in house-made burgers, and enjoy an interactive wine tasting with grazing platters, all while creating unforgettable memories.

With visits to a distillery, brewery, and vineyard, this 5-hour small-group adventure promises an immersive and delightful journey through the region’s culinary delights.

You can check if your dates are available here: