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The 15 Best Whisky Tours in Australia

33 tours  ·  from $26 a head

Tasmanian single malt now wins world awards, and the Yarra Valley pairs distilleries with wineries in one day. These 15 tours are priced and clear about how many stops and whether lunch is included.

Melbourne: Yarra Valley Wine, Gin, Whisky and Chocolate Tour - Meeting in Melbourne and getting on the road
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Melbourne: Yarra Valley Wine, Gin, Whisky and Chocolate Tour

1.Melbourne: Yarra Valley Wine, Gin, Whisky and Chocolate Tour

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

Travel from central Melbourne to the Yarra Valley in an air-conditioned vehicle with a guide such as Tom, Gilberto, Richard or Matt. Taste wines at Soumah, St Huberts and Balgownie, sample 10 chocolates, browse Hubert Estate, and choose lunch at extra cost.

“Had a nice day. Met some really nice international travellers. Wine tasting was excellent. Lunch was decent. The bus was comfortable.”

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Melbourne: Yarra Valley Wine, Gin, Whisky and Chocolate Tour - Meeting in Melbourne and getting on the road
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Melbourne: Yarra Valley Wine, Gin, Whisky and Chocolate Tour

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

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

Spend eight hours in the Yarra Valley with Red Carpet Wine Tours, tasting wine at Soumah, St Huberts, and Balgownie, plus chocolate at the Yarra Valley Chocolaterie. Guides such as Matt, Gilberto, Tom, and Richard keep the day social, flexible, and easy to enjoy.

“Loved our experience with Red Carpet Tours. We did their Wombat Tour and enjoyed every stop we visited. There was a good amount of time at each stop and the food for lunch at St Hubert’s was delicious. Thank you Tom for being a great host, driver and DJ!”

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Margaret River Wine, Brewery & Distillery Tour with Lunch - The morning pickup and the first tastings
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Margaret River Wine, Brewery & Distillery Tour with Lunch

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

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

Spend about 6.5 hours with Margies Big Day Out visiting three wineries, local producers, a chocolate stop, and a brewery. Tastings and lunch are included, while brewery drinks cost extra. Guides such as Dan, Simon, Nico, and Russell bring different styles to this small-group outing.

“Make sure you have breakfast beforehand as it's a long day. The first vineyard was Jarvis estate, this was fantastic, wines were incredible, the somelia was amazing, so entertaining, easy to talk to. 10/10 The next place we had a couple of potent cocktails. The second vineyard knottinghill we felt rushed,the description given for each wine was just the same. 10/10 for our guide who was a character lol he was interesting to talk to he interacted with everyone and was knowledgeable. His playlist was epic. It's a long day, we were shattered afterward”

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Brisbane: Tamborine Wine & Distillery Tour - The minibus ride from Brisbane
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Brisbane: Tamborine Wine & Distillery Tour

4.Brisbane: Tamborine Wine & Distillery Tour

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

Spend eight hours on Tamborine Mountain with The Vino Bus, visiting two wineries and Tamborine Mountain Distillery for guided tastings of wine, liqueurs, vodka, and gin. You will also get a scenic lookout, Gallery Walk free time, onboard snacks, bottled water, and an English-speaking guide in a small group of up to 11.

“The tour was good, guide was humorous but if we can go through some sort of wine making process that will be excellent!”

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Afternoon Brewery and Distillery session: Tastings & transfers - Two breweries, one distillery, and a changing route
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Afternoon Brewery and Distillery session: Tastings & transfers

5.Afternoon Brewery and Distillery session: Tastings & transfers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 98 reviews · from $111

Join Jarryd or another local guide from 2pm for a four-and-a-half-hour visit to two Byron Bay breweries and one distillery. Taste beer, gin, rum, or other local drinks, hear how they are made, and travel between stops in a group capped at 13 people.

“This was our second time doing a tour with this company and it is always fun with a great amount of information. Jarryd is an absolute legend! Highly recommended!!”

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Byron Bay Brewery & Distillery Tour: Tastings, Lunch & transfers - Stone & Wood brings a strong opening
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Byron Bay Brewery & Distillery Tour: Tastings, Lunch & transfers

6.Byron Bay Brewery & Distillery Tour: Tastings, Lunch & transfers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 97 reviews · from $147

Join Jarryd or Jarrod from Behind the Barrel Byron Bay for a six-and-a-half-hour tasting day. Visit a mix of breweries and distilleries, enjoy lunch, sample 15 to 20 drinks, and use included transfers so nobody has to drive.

“We had the best time. Would definitely do it again on our next byron trip. Great group of people to spend the day with.”

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Hunter Valley Wine Tour ex Hunter Valley - Lunch, Cheese, Chocolate, Distillery - Starting at 7:15 am in the Hunter Valley
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Hunter Valley Wine Tour ex Hunter Valley – Lunch, Cheese, Chocolate, Distillery

7.Hunter Valley Wine Tour ex Hunter Valley – Lunch, Cheese, Chocolate, Distillery

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 80 reviews · from $192

Spend 6.5 hours visiting three wineries, Hunter Distillery and local food producers. You will taste wine with cheese and chocolate, enjoy a one-course lunch with beer or wine, and take a behind-the-scenes winery tour. Pickup is available in selected Hunter Valley areas, with guides such as Steve, Sam, Colin and Julie often leading the day.

“Ronnie our tour guide/driver made the experience very enjoyable. All wineries were different to the mainstream and very enjoyable. I would highly recommend it”

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Distillery Daily Tour - Ink Gin and the three-sample flight
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Distillery Daily Tour

8.Distillery Daily Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 71 reviews · from $35

Spend about an hour at Husk Farm Distillery with a welcome drink, a guided look at Ink Gin and Husk Rum production, three gin samples, three rum samples, and a mocktail or coffee for the designated driver. Guides such as Mark and Marc help keep the tour relaxed and clear.

“Awesome tour. The staff are friendly and professional. I even had a good chat with Lu the gardener who is an amazing lady. I highly recommend a visit and be sure to say hello to Lu”

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Brisbane: Boutique Winery Tour with Gourmet Lunch - From Brisbane to the mountain
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Brisbane: Boutique Winery Tour with Gourmet Lunch

9.Brisbane: Boutique Winery Tour with Gourmet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 42 reviews · 8 hours · from $211

Join Pineapple Tours for an eight-hour Tamborine Mountain wine tour with hotel pickup, guided tastings, a two-course winery lunch, and a visit to Tamborine Mountain Distillery. Guides such as Graham, Michelle, and Anthony bring local stories to a small-group day in a modern air-conditioned minibus.

“Lovely day. 3 wineries was probably one too many, would have liked more time at Whitches.”

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Distillery Tour and Guided Tasting - Inside the distillery at Dysart House
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Distillery Tour and Guided Tasting

10.Distillery Tour and Guided Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 42 reviews · from $32Best value

Meet at Dysart House Green Ponds Hotel in Kempton at 1:30 pm for a guided visit to the 1842 house and Old Kempton Distillery. A guide such as John may explain whisky, gin, and liqueur production before you taste four spirits made with Tasmanian ingredients.

“John provided an excellent and informative tour of the distillery and the process for making their hand crafted whisky, gin and other liqueurs. I would highly recommend the tour tasting.”

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Gold Coast: Premium Wine Tour with Gourmet Lunch - The road into the hinterland
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Gold Coast: Premium Wine Tour with Gourmet Lunch

11.Gold Coast: Premium Wine Tour with Gourmet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 28 reviews · 8 hours · from $211

Spend eight hours touring Mount Tamborine with a small group of up to 13. Your guide, often praised hosts such as Michelle, Minty, or Scotty, takes you to family-run wineries, a two-course lunch, Tamborine Mountain Distillery, and a scenic lookout.

“Robyn was amazing as our driver and guide and we had a fantastic day filled with lots of fun and laughter! Thanks Robyn!”

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Yarra Valley by night! Private wine, whisky and dinner tour - Starting at Barrique Wine Store
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Yarra Valley by night! Private wine, whisky and dinner tour

12.Yarra Valley by night! Private wine, whisky and dinner tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · from $606

You’ll visit Barrique Wine Store, choose a tasting in Healesville, and finish with a two-course dinner at Meletos. A private vehicle and driver handle the night, with guides such as Craig or Elliot adding local stories and easygoing company.

“Beafifull experience with Elliot. Terrific guide, very kind. I love the trip. I am Juan from Argentina. I highly recomended it”

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Whisky Distillery Tour with Whisky Tasting & Cheese Platter - From new make spirit to four single malts
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Whisky Distillery Tour with Whisky Tasting & Cheese Platter

13.Whisky Distillery Tour with Whisky Tasting & Cheese Platter

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · from $63

At Chief's Son Distillery in Somerville, about 40 minutes south of Melbourne CBD, a distiller-owner guides you from malt to maturation. Taste four single malts, new make spirit, and whisky from the cask, paired with local cheese. A 100ml whisky bottle is included.

“Passionate host. Great tasting of thier product range and the showings of thier making processes. Extensive knowledge about products and family history which was very entertaining. Unfortunately it was very expensive particularly as Viator was paid in US$ somehow. Why??? Thx.”

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Canberra Brewery Winery and Distillery Tour - First stop: behind the scenes at a Canberra brewery
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Canberra Brewery Winery and Distillery Tour

14.Canberra Brewery Winery and Distillery Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · from $121

Meet at BentSpoke Brewery in Braddon for a four-hour tasting trip through Canberra’s beer, wine, and spirits scene. Your guide handles the driving while you visit a brewery, winery, and distillery, with tastings, snacks, water, local stories, and air-conditioned minibus transport included.

“Many thanks for our upgrade to the whole day tour. We shared our day with a great group of fellow tourists We all got on so well with each. All wineries and distellery visited offered great products...wine, cheeses and gins of many flavours complemented with tremendous chocolates. A truly wondetful day.”

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Self Guide E Bike Tour - Husk Distillery, Rainforest & Rail Trail - Starting at Mooball with a prepared e-bike
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Self Guide E Bike Tour – Husk Distillery, Rainforest & Rail Trail

15.Self Guide E Bike Tour – Husk Distillery, Rainforest & Rail Trail

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · from $128

Set off from Mooball with a Focus or Kalkhoff e-bike, helmet and Ride with GPS app. Follow the 25km Northern Rivers Rail Trail through villages, bridges and a glowworm tunnel, then climb through rainforest to Husk Farm Distillery. Steve and Brett provide the setup and return transfer.

“Fabulous ride! Lots of variety of terrain to keep things interesting once off the rail trail and going through the tunnel was fun. Loved the stops along the way to get a coffee/snack or lunch. Great for a family too! We took it slow to admire the beautiful scenery unfolding before us! 10/10!”

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