Gin Tour Sunshine Coast: Distillery Delights Unveiled

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Exclusive Gin Distillery Discovery: A Private Guided Experience on the Sunshine Coast

What to Expect
Sunshine Coast Gin Safari: Distillery Delights Unveiled. Attention all gin aficionados! Get ready to embark on the ultimate Sunshine Coast distillery experience.
Discover the best Gin Distillery Tour on the Sunshine Coast, Explore the vibrant craft spirits scene with gin-tasting and Distillery experiences.

Start your day at Sunshine & Sons Distillery for a talk and gin-tasting session, uncovering diverse gin flavours in this Sunshine Coast gem.

Savour a delectable 2-course lunch at Mr Jones and Me in Noosaville specially curated for gin enthusiasts like you. (or 1-Course Lunch at Matso’s Brewery Eumundi)

Next, indulge in a Gin Tasting Paddle at Noosa Heads Distillery, a highlight of our Gin Tour on the Sunshine Coast followed by a visit to Noosa Chocolate Factory.

Continue your gin-filled adventure at Dacelo Distilling Coolum, where you’ll enjoy a Gin Talk and Tasting session, learning about gin-making on the Sunshine Coast.

Escape the ordinary and let the Sunshine Coast’s gin scene captivate your senses. 

Join us on this curated “Gin Tour Sunshine Coast” to savour the local distillery scene, perfect for aficionados of premium gin and spirits

Highlights
  • Trio of Distilleries: Escape the monotony with our Sunshine Gin Trails tour, designed to take you away from the everyday grind. You’ll explore three distinct gin and rum distilleries, each a haven of unique flavours and experiences, leaving behind the mundane and embracing the extraordinary.

  • Handcrafted Selections: Leave behind mass-produced spirits that lack soul. Dive into the world of handcrafted perfection as you taste a diverse array of artisanal gins and rums, meticulously created to tantalise your taste buds. Say goodbye to bland and hello to excellence.

  • Expert Insights: Tired of tours that lack depth and substance? Join us for an adventure led by passionate professionals with profound knowledge and unwavering enthusiasm. Gain a deep understanding of the intricacies of distillation and spirit crafting, making your journey truly enlightening and memorable.

  • Gastronomic Pleasure: Are you tired of subpar dining experiences during tours? Relish in the joy of a thoughtfully prepared, delicious lunch at either Mr. Jones & Me or Matso’s Brewery, meticulously designed to complement the rum-tasting experience. Bid farewell to lackluster meals and savour every bite.

Pick-up Information

Pick-up & drop-off location as requested

  • Complimentary door-to-door pick-up and drop-off at all Sunshine Coast locations are included.
  • For Brisbane pick-up, an additional $320 per group return transfer.
  • For North Brisbane pick-up, including North Lakes and Caboolture, an extra $280 per group return transfer. 

Pick-up Times Flexible 

Pick-up times are adjustable for your convenience, with a suggested morning collection around 8:30 am and an evening return at approximately 5 pm
 
Price Includes
  • Gin Tasting at Noosa Heads Distillery
  • Gin Tasting and talk at Sunshine & Sons Distillery
  • 2-Course Lunch and Mr Jones and Me Noosaville or 1-course at Matso's Eumundi
  • Gin Tasting & Talk @ Dacelo Distilling Coolum
  • Visit Noosa Chocolate Factory
Value Half-Day Tour Option

Embark on a spirited journey with our Half-Day Sunshine Coast Gin Adventure, crafted for those with a penchant for artisanal flavours. Designed for those who wish to experience the region’s delights without committing to a full day. This affordable excursion includes:

  • Sunshine & Sons Distillery: Engage in a Talk & Tasting session
  • Lunch: savour a 1-course meal at Matso’s Brewery & Distillery in Eumundi, with the option to upgrade to a 2-course Lunch at Mr Jones and Me in Noosaville
  • Noosa Chocolate: Enjoy a brief visit to this sweet spot with no inclusions
  • Dacelo Distilling Coolum: Conclude with an informative Gin Talk & Tastings
What You'll Experience

Your private Sunshine Gin Trail begins with a morning pickup by our friendly, experienced driver in a comfy minibus. Buckle up, set the mood with your favourite tunes, and enjoy the scenic ride to your first destination.

Sunshine & Sons Distillery Talk & Tasting

Our journey kicks off at Sunshine & Sons Distillery, where you’ll delve into the art of craft spirits. Witness the meticulous process behind their exceptional spirits and savour a tasting session that unveils the diverse flavours of the Sunshine Coast.

Lunch at Mr Jones and Me, Noosaville (No Gin Tasting or Talk)

Recharge with a delicious 2-course lunch at Mr Jones and Me (Perhaps best suited for ladies) in Noosaville. Indulge in curated dishes while basking in a relaxed ambience. Please note that this stop is dedicated to culinary delights, without gin tasting or talks. 

If you’re after something a little different, Matso’s BreweryEumundi (Perhaps best suited for Men)  is an option as your alternative lunch venue.

Mr Jones and Me Sample Menu

Tour Group Lunch Menu. Sunshine Coast Day Tours

Noosa Heads Distillery – Gin Tasting (or Beer) Paddle – No Gin Talk Provided

Next up, we visit Noosa Heads Distillery for an exciting Gin Tasting Paddle experience. Immerse yourself in a spectrum of gin flavours, each crafted with care. Here, it’s all about the sensory journey, with no extended talks.

Noosa Chocolate Factory

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Following our delightful visit to Noosa Heads Distillery, guests will have the opportunity to indulge their sweet tooth at the Noosa Chocolate Factory. While the chocolate experience is not included in the tour, guests are encouraged to explore and hand-pick their selection of locally made chocolates to take home as a delicious souvenir of their time in Noosa

Dacelo Distilling Coolum – Gin Talk & Tastings

Our final stop is Dacelo Distilling in Coolum, where you’ll delve deeper into the world of gin during an engaging Gin Talk and Tasting session. Learn about the intricate gin-making process and savour a range of artisanal gin offerings.

Depending on group size and the day of the week, we may take you to alternative distilleries such as Pomona Distillery, Steampunk Distillery, or Beachtree Distilling, ensuring a diverse and captivating experience.

Book your Sunshine Coast Distillery Day Tour now and let the flavours of the Sunshine Coast captivate your senses!

Private Tour for Small Groups

The cost per person is based on the minimum number of people in your group

Min 12 Adults

$195pp

Half-Day Tour $ 140pp

Min 10 Adults

$205pp

Half-Day Tour $ 165pp

Min 8 Adults

$220pp

Half-Day Tour $ 180pp

Min 6 Adults

$265pp

Half-Day Tour $ 219pp

Min 4 Adults

$340pp

Half-Day Tour $ 299pp

Min 2 Adults

$555pp

Half-Day Tour $ 535pp
Here's What You'll Get...
  • Gin Tasting and talk at Sunshine & Sons Distillery
  • 2-Course Lunch @ Mr Jones & Me, Noosaville or Matso's Brewery Eumundi
  • Gin Tasting & Talk @ Noosa Heads Distillery
  • Visit Noosa Chocolate Factory
  • Gin Tasting & Talk at Dacelo Distilling Coolum
  • Comfortable air-conditioned minibus with Bluetooth connectivity for your choice of music

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Dinah D.
Dinah D.
The Coast to Hinterland tour was great. Jan our guide was very friendly, informative and fun to spent the day with. I would highly recommend the tour to anyone wanting to have a great day out.
Dianne J.
Dianne J.
Great tour and our tour guide Rob was very knowledgeable and good fun
Bridget T.
Bridget T.
We recently booked our staff for a clay bird shooting, gin distillery and brewery tour and it was the best day. Not only did our group have a great time the team were so helpful and accomodating during the organising and booking process. Always helpful when we had to make inquiries or changes to our booking. Our tour guide Dave was an absolute legend and topped of our amazing experience. Thank you for a great day!!!
Tom D.
Tom D.
Response from the owner: Thank you, Tom. Very much appreciated.
David T.
David T.
Great day seeing the hinterlands with an amazing lunch. David did an awesome job driving us around and was very informative and accomodating to the groups needs. Highly recommended 👌
Shona B.
Shona B.
Just wanted to say that driver ‘ROB’ was our driver on the Coach to Eumundi Markets last Saturday. Thats the second time hes been our driver- he was last year too. Rob is very polite and a fabulous driver. Hes an asset to your company. Hope hes there next year when we cone back- might have to ask that he be our driver again.
Response from the owner: We have nine drivers, however how wonderful you had the Rob second year in a row and that he delivered consistent customer service. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review.
jess C.
jess C.
We had a great recent experience with Coast to Hinterland tours, travelling from Mooloolaba to the Eumundi markets. Nothing was too much trouble, we travelled with our 6 month old baby and the team was happy to arrange a car seat for us, pick up was punctual on the day and our bus driver Jan was so lovely and informative about the area, 10/10 would recommend.
Response from the owner: Thank you Jess, it was our pleasure.
Greg D.
Greg D.
Lovely stroll around Eumundi Markets, thanks Peter for the informative trip on the way up and back.
Response from the owner: Thank you Greg, Glad you enjoyed the And Andy markets and Peter's informative Trip. We certainly hope to see you next time.
John R.
John R.
Peter was a great driver and a great person. Very po L ite and obliging.
Response from the owner: Thank you John for taking the time to leave a review, they really help small business . 👍
LoviMont
LoviMont
We had an excellent day on the tour to Eumundi Markets. Dave, our driver was excellent, very informative and funny. We had plenty of time to explore the markets and the bus ride was very comfortable. Highly recommend.
Response from the owner: Thank you so much for taking the time to leave. Review very much appreciated and we hope to see you next time.
Jacqui M.
Jacqui M.
Kudos to Coast to Hinterland Tours, we had an early staff Christmas Party yesterday, what an absolute awesome day we all had.They personally picked us up from Mooloolaba with our tourstarting with a trip up to Mary Cairncross Rainforest reserve where we had a light morning tea with Bubbles of course 🥂Then to Maleny Chocolate Factory where we could choose a take home gift 🎁 what a suprise. 🤗😋Next stop was to King Ludwigs Restaurant, Bier & Wein Bar in Maleny for the most informative and entertaining wine / beer tasting ever 🍷🍺.Bravo 🙌🙌🙌Gerrads lookout was next on our agenda and the views back to the Coast didn't disappoint .Lunch was at Secrets on the Lake at Montville, such an awesome space so tranquil.Oh my what a treat , such a beautiful lunch and dessert 😋 🥂🍺🍹we were each given a red rose on departure by the Matre d'🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹We felt very special! 😊Our next destination The Flamehill winery where we sampled some lovely wines while looking over beautiful views 🍾🥃🥂Last but certainly not least we ended our tour at Sunshine and Sons Distillery @ Woombye for Vodka, Gin and Rum tasting, owner Micheal and his lovely assistant Ash took us through a myriad of sensational tastes each one quite unique.Our Tour guides Owner Mark aka 'Pine nuts' and his assistant Mark made our day delightful in every way nothing was too much trouble, their service was exemplary.Thank you.😊
Response from the owner: So funny, who is this ‘pinenutz”. Thank you for taking the time to review. It was our pleasure to show you around the Hinterland for your Christmas social get-together.
84gordy
84gordy
Took the Eumundi market bus. Highly recommended. Saves time to find a park. You have 3 hrs to walk around the markets which gives you a chance to look at everything. Had Peter as the driver. Was very informative.
Response from the owner: Wonderful to hear you enjoyed our Eumundi Markets Transfer Service. Thank you for the review.
PAULINA P.
PAULINA P.
Response from the owner: Thank you so much for the five stars
Nicola C
Nicola C
We booked a day trip to the Eumundi Markets with Coast to Hinterland Tours. Great service from the company, who were very quick to respond to our messages on the day when there was an issue with the pick-up time. Rob our driver was very friendly and accommodating. We will definitely be booking day trips with this company again.
Response from the owner: Thank you Nicola, much appreciated. We’re glad you enjoyed our Eumundi Market service.
ruchi P.
ruchi P.
We loved our tour with lovely tour guide Rob. Very well planned and organized. Rob was very friendly and made us all feel comfortable. Highly recommended 👌
Response from the owner: Thank you Ruchi for your comments on our hinterland culinary tour experience
Radley de S.
Radley de S.
eumundi market tour. Was a very good outing. Driver John was outstanding. Was on time with pick up and drop off. Provided excellent info on things to see and do at the market and on the way.
Response from the owner: Thank you for taking the time to review our Eumundi Markets transfer service, much appreciated
Clelia
Clelia
Jan was a delight, friendly and professional. Great knowledge of the area. Highly recommend!
Response from the owner: Thank you for your review, hope to see you next time
Lesleigh and Martin O.
Lesleigh and Martin O.
Dave took us to Eumundi markets today. He was punctual, friendly, welcoming and efficient. The trip was made even better with his informative banter throughout the journey. We would thoroughly recommend his services to those back in New zealand. Thanks Dave for a wonderful day today.Martin Lesleigh and Paula
Response from the owner: We’re glad you enjoyed the service provided by Dave to the Eumundi Markets, till next time
Maynessa L.
Maynessa L.
We took the Eumundi Markets Group Transfer Tour on Saturday 7/9/24. It was perfect. We were picked up from our accomodation at Noosa Lakes Resort and dropped off at the market. Three hours at the market was just the right amount of time to see everything. We were then picked up and taken back to our accomodation. The bus was clean and comfortable. The drver was polite and friendly. We avoided any hassles with parking around the market. We thought it was well worthwhile and would recommend it.
Response from the owner: Thank you so much for your review. Very much appreciated.
Christine G.
Christine G.
This was the best tour I did on the Sunshine Coast! Rob was a fantastic guide and driver. The tour was one good thing after another all day! I would highly recommend it and it was also amazing value! Cheeses, chocolates, superb lunch, amazing views, rain forest, wine tastings.....Do it!!
Response from the owner: I’ll be sure to pass on your comments/review to Rob. We’re super glad you enjoyed our Hinterland Culinary Tour.
Sue N.
Sue N.
The Hinterland tour was fabulous from start to finish..picked up at my location with a friendly and accommodating guide taking his time not rushing anything or anyone..he was very helpful and knowledgeable and fun. We went to some amazing locations of beautiful scenery, tasted cheeses, chocolates, wine and had great food at lunch overlooking a beautiful lake. I highly recommend this tour. Sue
Response from the owner: Thank you Sue, wonderful to hear you enjoyed our culinary tour on the hinterland. Thank you for the review.
Mersina M.
Mersina M.
Well thought out tour. Amazing food! Even better tour guide. Dave was excellent! He deserves a pay rise..
Response from the owner: easy on the pay rise , let’s not jump to any wild ideas now :) thank you for the review, much appreciated
Roger K.
Roger K.
Great trip to the market and back. Peter was a real character and full of information. Thanks
Response from the owner: Thank you, Roger
Marjorie F.
Marjorie F.
Had a great morning at Buderim Ginger Factory and Nutworks. Our tour guide Rob was great. Would definitely recommend this tour.
Response from the owner: Thank you so much for taking the time to leave. Review very much appreciated.
Steve W.
Steve W.
Great tour with our guide Rob. Informative, friendly and accomodating for our group of 9. Chris Group
Response from the owner: Thank you, Steve. Super glad you enjoyed our Sunshine Centre tour.
Grace C.
Grace C.
We couldn’t attend the entire trip but the organising team were so flexible and when we did arrive at the tour we had a wonderful reception, everything was so well communicated / clear. The food and service at secrets was brilliant and the location was very special. Rob the driver was very kind and enjoyable to meet. He even picked out some goodies from earlier sites which was delightful. Well done
Response from the owner: Thank you, Grace. We’re glad you got to experience part of our Hinterland tour especially Secrets On The Lake our lunch venue. Thank you for the review.
Michael R.
Michael R.
Our tour guide Rob was on time and greeted us in a cheerful manner. His greeting took us by surprise, in a good way. He continued to be this way until he dropped us off. He made sure everybody was comfortable on the bus, and was a good driver. Thank you Rob for your kindness, making for an easy journey.The markets were excellent with a wide variety of stalls and plenty of places to eat. Highly recommend.
Response from the owner: Thank you for taking the time to leave a review Michael much appreciated
Brydee B.
Brydee B.
Response from the owner: Thank you Brydee, much appreciated
Janice M.
Janice M.
Dave was 5 stars for putting up with our group of girls! Thanks for the amazing tour, next time we won’t choose the cheap one
Response from the owner: Will Dave need a week to recover !? thank you for the review. 😁
Desiree H.
Desiree H.
Oh wow the experience was insane. The driver was so knowledgeable .
Response from the owner: Sounds like you had a fabulous day great to hear thank you for the review
Greg M.
Greg M.
Rob was a very friendly and helpful driver. Thank you
Response from the owner: Thank you for taking the time to leave a review Greg
Adrienne S.
Adrienne S.
Response from the owner: Thank you so much for the review 😁👍
Peter D.
Peter D.
Rob was great, having a small child he made us feel really welcome and helped us transit around and told us things around the area.
Response from the owner: Thank you for taking the time to leave a review Peter. We certainly hope to see you next time.
Anne G.
Anne G.
Great driver with lots of knowledge. Excellent trip
Response from the owner: Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review, they certainly help our business grow strength to strength.
Graeme H.
Graeme H.
Rob was our host for this tour and Eumundi Markets tour and he is a fantastic, knowledgeable guide and also has a wonderful sense of humour. We thoroughly enjoyed both days in his company -Thank you Rob!Deb & Graeme Hazell
Response from the owner: Wonderful, thank you for your review.
Robert W.
Robert W.
Rob was very pleasant can tell he enjoys his job & has a love of his environment.Really enjoyed our time at the Emundi Markets
Response from the owner: Thank you for the five star review Robert. Very much appreciated.
Joanna K.
Joanna K.
Great way to get to and from Eumundi Markets from Noosa, thoroughly enjoyed our trip with Peter on 7th August. Informative and clear instructions given for return pick up point.
Response from the owner: Thank you so much for taking the time to leave review Joanna we’re super glad you enjoyed our service.
Irene O.
Irene O.
Good experience with Peter. Pickup and drop off was very convenient and appreciated. Some general info on the journey, along with some "haha gotcha" jokes, was entertaining. Enjoyable and hassle free day out. Thank you from Irene & Tania.
Response from the owner: Thank you, Irene. I don’t remember joke telling us part of Peter’s induction when he joined the business, a value add it seems. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review very much appreciated.
Damo G.
Damo G.
Rob was a wonderful host for the day. He went over and above on our tour. A true gent and a great day out.
Response from the owner: That’s wonderful to hear , we’re super pleased you had an enjoyable day with Rob. Till next time as they say.
Brian T.
Brian T.
It was a brilliant tour guided by our driver dale.
Response from the owner: Thank you Brian, wonderful to hear. Hope to see you next time
Erin W.
Erin W.
Did two tours with this company. Great guides, comfy buses and on time pick ups!
Response from the owner: Thank you Erin, very much appreciated
Ann Marie S.
Ann Marie S.
This company rocks! I highly recommend it. Pick up and drop off was prompt. Van was meticulous and comfy. Dave our driver was professional, enthusiastic, really approachable and informative. All together an awesome experience to, during and from the Eumundi Markets. Thanks for a memorable experience👏👏👏
Response from the owner: Thank you Ann Marie, you may be the first guests to say we "rock", love it. thank you!
Judy O.
Judy O.
Bus was early, had our contact number . Friendly driver, great service thanks!
Response from the owner: Thank you Judy, much appreciated.
Trudy C.
Trudy C.
What an excellent tour. Geoff was so informative on local history. Tour was small and loved everything about each stop! Secrets lunch was a highlight. Would highly recommend this day tour.
Response from the owner: Thank you Trudy, and what a fabulous day to explore the Sunshine Coast hinterland region. Thank you for your review.
David M.
David M.
We had a great tour yesterday with Rob and we enjoyed some magnificent scenery and towns that we had not experienced on previous trips to the Sunshine Coast Rob was a very attentive and professional driver and tour guide who went out of his way to ensure all of the people on the tour were well catered for. We were on the food and wine tour as well and all four experiences were great. The cheese tasting, the wine and beer tasting the chocolate factory and last but not least the Christmas in July lunch at the stunning Secrets on the Lake where both the food and the venue were outstandinga highly recommended tour and thanks again Rob for making it an extra special occasion
Response from the owner: Thank you David, what a lovely review to read, we'll be sure to pass on your feedback to Rob who I'm sure will appreciate your kind words. We hope to see you next time.
AIDS V.
AIDS V.
Absolutely outstanding...Rob was a fantastic guide, very relaxed and friendly....knew his job very well!! Highly recommended this tour company..the best!!
Response from the owner: Many thanks
allen M.
allen M.
David was really knowledgeable, it was a very enjoyable day .
Response from the owner: Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. We are super Glad you enjoyed the service provided by Dave.
Madeleine R.
Madeleine R.
Friendly and knowledgeable driver and easy pick up with clear instructions. Good amount of time to spend at markets. Highly recommend this service if wanting to go to the Eumundi markets, plus you will avoid what appeared to be very busy carpark for people who drive there themselves. Thanks for the drive :)
Response from the owner: Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review of our Eumundi market transfer service. Super glad you enjoyed the experience. Hopefully you found something to take home.
Kester D.
Kester D.
Highly recommend Coast to Hinterland Tours we can’t fault Dave our driver he was fabulous!
Response from the owner: Thank you for your review Kesrer. Very much appreciated.
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