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Compare Sunshine Coast Wine, Gin and Beer Experiences

Top picks for wine, gin & beer experiences in Sunshine Coast

Top picks are the highest-rated activities of each type that publish a starting price.

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Seabourne Distillery
5.0(137)
Type:Wine, Gin & Beer ExperiencesArea:NoosavillePrice:From $60pp
The Law Artisan Distillery
5.0(56)
Type:Wine, Gin & Beer ExperiencesArea:MaroochydoreGroup size:Up to 20Price:From $110pp
Pomona Distilling Co
4.7(1,759)
Type:Wine, Gin & Beer ExperiencesArea:PomonaGroup size:Up to 10Price:From $89pp
Hunchy Hills Distillery
5.0(13)
Type:Wine, Gin & Beer ExperiencesArea:HunchyGroup size:Up to 4Price:From $200pp

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Choosing a Tasting Experience

Tasting experiences here centre on gin. Small distilleries in Noosaville, Maroochydore, Pomona and the hills at Hunchy run tours, tastings and hands-on blending, and each suits a very different group size.

The hinterland ones bring a cooler, quieter setting, but they also bring the question every organiser has to answer first: how is everyone getting home?

Compare them on these points:

  • Group size. A guided tour and tasting in Noosaville needs at least 10 people, Pomona classes take 6 to 10, and the Hunchy class is built for two to four.
  • Format. A tasting flight with a tour suits a work function; a blending class, where each guest makes a gin, suits a birthday or a hens group.
  • Price. Tours start at $60 per person, Pomona blending at $89 per person, Maroochydore workshops at $110 per person and the small Hunchy class at $200 per person.
  • Space. The Maroochydore distillery can hire out its courtyard and shed to groups of up to 20, handy for a Christmas get-together.
  • Food. Ask whether a cheese plate, bistro meal or smokehouse food is included or extra.

Book a driver or minibus before anything else, especially for Pomona and Hunchy; see transport or limousines.

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Coast or hinterland

  • Noosaville and Maroochydore keep the tasting close to restaurants and accommodation, so it can roll into dinner without much planning.
  • Pomona and Hunchy feel like a day out in the hills, cooler than the coast and sometimes misty, with more of a country pace.
  • Mixing the two in one day means plenty of time on the road, so most groups pick one area.

Who each format suits

  • Corporate groups suit a hosted tour and tasting flight that runs to a set time.
  • Hens and bucks groups get more from blending, where everyone leaves with something they made.
  • Couples or a tiny birthday can book the intimate Hunchy class, where a bottle of your own blend is part of the deal.
  • Saturday workshops in Maroochydore suit friends who want a weekend afternoon activity.

Questions worth asking the distillery

  • Is there a minimum head count, and what if a few drop out?
  • How much is poured in the tasting, and is food served alongside it?
  • Can non-drinkers or designated drivers join at a lower price?
  • Is the class adults only, and is ID checked at the door?
  • Is there somewhere to linger afterwards, or should the group book a table elsewhere?

Common Questions About Tasting Experiences

What sort of tasting experiences can groups book on the Sunshine Coast?

Gin leads the way: distillery tours with tasting flights in Noosaville, and hands-on blending classes in Maroochydore, Pomona and Hunchy where guests make their own gin.

How many people can join a gin blending class near Noosa?

It varies. Pomona takes 6 to 10 guests, the Hunchy class is for two to four, and the Noosaville tour needs at least 10, so match the venue to your numbers.

What does a Sunshine Coast distillery outing cost per guest?

From $60 per person for a tour and tasting, rising to $200 per person for a small private blending class with a bottle to take home.

How do guests get home after a hinterland gin class?

Arrange it before the day. The hinterland is spread out and can be misty after dark, so book a driver, minibus or shuttle for the whole group.

Can a distillery host a Christmas party on the coast?

The Maroochydore distillery hires out its courtyard and shed to groups of up to 20, which works for a small team or friends' Christmas gathering.

Are Sunshine Coast gin classes open to under-18s?

No. These are adult experiences, and at least one is marked adults only, so plan something else if younger guests are coming.

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