Maroochydore Trip Overview
Gin lovers get ready for the ultimate Sunshine Coast Distillery Experience.
Switch out your morning tea for a gin tasting at your choice of two of the finest distilleries on the coast – Beachtree, Sunshine & Sons or Steampunk. You and your group will be welcomed in for a talk and tasting of their finest gins.
Then on to a locally sourced lunch at either Copperhead Brewery or Pier 11 at Noosaville Marina.
After lunch it’s even more delectable gin tasting at your choice of two distilleries. Hard to choose between 2020 Distillery, Seabourn or Fortune distilleries as they each offer their own distinct styles. They use traditional methods and high-quality botanicals and ingredients to create innovative premium gins and whisky.
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Duration: 7 hours
Starts: Maroochydore, Australia
Trip Category: Day Trips & Excursions >> Day Trips
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What to Expect When Visiting Maroochydore, Queensland, Australia
Gin lovers get ready for the ultimate Sunshine Coast Distillery Experience.
Switch out your morning tea for a gin tasting at your choice of two of the finest distilleries on the coast – Beachtree, Sunshine & Sons or Steampunk. You and your group will be welcomed in for a talk and tasting of their finest gins.
Then on to a locally sourced lunch at either Copperhead Brewery or Pier 11 at Noosaville Marina.
After lunch it’s even more delectable gin tasting at your choice of two distilleries. Hard to choose between 2020 Distillery, Seabourn or Fortune distilleries as they each offer their own distinct styles. They use traditional methods and high-quality botanicals and ingredients to create innovative premium gins and whisky.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Sunshine & Sons, 104 Nambour Connection Rd, Woombye QLD 4559, Australia
Your Distillery Door Day Tour begins in the morning when our friendly and experienced driver will welcome you aboard our comfy, COVID-safe minibus. Fasten your seatbelt and select the perfect soundtrack for your day, and it’s off to your first stop: Sunshine & Sons distillery door, where we will arrive mid-morning.
This exquisite distillery is the brainchild of four lifelong friends who decided to combine their love of the Sunshine Coast with their experience in and adoration for beautifully handcrafted spirits. Their specialities include a range of magnificent vodkas and gins, as well as a Sunshine Coast cane spirit.
You and your group will be welcomed in for a talk and tasting of their finest gins.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: 20 20 Distillery, 5 Taylor Ct Unit 1, Cooroy, Queensland 4563 Australia
Our next stop of the day, 20/20 distillery located in Cooroy, is a new addition to the Sunshine Coast’s exquisite distillery scene. However, it is already making a big name for itself and has quickly become a favourite amongst locals and tourists alike.
Established by London-born Brian Bedding, the distillery uses traditional methods and high-quality botanicals and ingredients to create both classic and innovative premium gins and whisky.
Opt for their East London Dry Gin, a homage to the birthplace of the founder, or sample a fruitier alternative such as quandong gin, raspberry pink gin, or Queen Garnet Plum Gin, made with fresh Sunshine Coast fruit. The industrial luxe style of décor also provides an attractive environment to enjoy your pre-lunch tasting.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Copperhead Restaurant Brewery, 52 Kauri St, Cooroy QLD 4563, Australia
Tuck into a delicious 1-course a-la-carte lunch at either Copperhead Brewery or 2-course lunch at Pier 11.
Located in the hinterland town of Cooroy, Copperhead Restaurant Brewery offers quality food along with a dynamic range of beers and an extensive wine list.
Alternatively, Pier 11 boasts a breath-taking waterfront setting with spectacular views of the Noosa River. Indulge in a delicious two-course lunch with a beer or wine.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Noosa Heads Distillery, 19 Venture Dr, Noosaville QLD 4566, Australia
Renowned for its craft beer, the Fortune is the brewery’s little secret. The Fortune team uses local ingredients to produce a range of fine spirits – vodka and a white malt as well as medal-winning gins and rum – and Head Distiller Jack and his team will welcome you to chat about all things gin.
And, of course, your visit wouldn’t be complete without the opportunity to taste the Fortune Distillery’s finest. If you feel like you’ve had your fill of gin for the day (although we’re not sure that’s even possible!), you might opt instead for a tasting paddle of the brewery’s finest beers.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Beachtree Distilling Co., 14 Industrial Ave, Caloundra West QLD 4551, Australia
Located in Caloundra, Beachtree Distillery is home to small-batch, handcrafted artisan spirits created using aromatic native botanicals, designed to take you on a journey across great Australian landscapes. Founded in 2020, Beachtree is already making waves across the Sunshine Coast with mouth-watering spirits and sustainable, ethical practices, from the organic sugarcane used in the cane-based spirit, to the waste-free distillation process. Here you can enjoy a gin tasting and talk.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Steampunk Distillery, 2 Simons Rd, Towen Mountain QLD 4560, Australia
Alternatively, opt to enjoy a gin tasting and talk at Steampunk Distillery located in the charming hinterland. Take in the beautiful scenery as you sample the magnificent products of this home-based business ran by two nurses. Many of the botanicals utilised in the small batch, handcrafted spirits are homegrown or locally sources, and the results are spectacular.
Maximum 6 adults only
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Seabourne Distillery, 9 Rene St, Noosaville QLD 4566, Australia
Seabourn is all about premium gins and aperitifs, limited releases, and unique experiences. Settle in and enjoy a talk as you sample their wonderful range. The small-batch spirits are made from an infusion of local botanicals to celebrate the thriving culture of Noosa. The inspiration behind the flavours was to capture the feeling of Noosa in a bottle and reflect why so many people fall in love with this beautiful place.
Enjoy the piney and citrus notes of the Coastal Dry Gin, and the natural berry flavours of the Berry Blush Gin.
Duration: 1 hour
