15 Breweries Tours in Australia Worth Booking

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

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

You’ll visit three handpicked wineries, a brewery, a distillery, and a local chocolate producer with a guide such as Dan, Simon, or Russell. Tastings and lunch are included, while brewery drinks cost extra. Pickup, drop-off, and groups of up to 15 make this an easy choice for non-drivers.

“It would have been good if the driver/guide had a microphone as it was difficult to hear. Tastings at the Grove and brookland were very good however tastings at Knotting hill was very rushed. Difficult to know which wine we were tasting. Lunch was excellent. All in all a good day out”

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2.Margaret River Winery, Brewery Tour with Gourmet Lunch.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 401 reviews · from $157Top rated

Ride from Busselton, Margaret River, or Dunsborough to wineries, a brewery, and gourmet producers with a local guide such as Adam, Pete, or Rhys. Expect many tastings, regional stories, and a bush tucker lunch that may be served picnic-style rather than in a winery dining room.

“Going to all the different wineries, tastings all the different wines and listening to the descriptions of how the wines are produced and the history behind it all. On the web site, lunch is described as a gourmet lunch, but it is a bushtucker lunch.,all that we tasted we enjoyed, but we think there could have been bit more meat, we went for seconds, all gone ...Gourmet Lunch??? Definately not.. . Picnic /light Lunch from plastic boxes.”

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3.Sydney Beer and Brewery Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 394 reviews · from $110

Meet in Surry Hills for a three-hour small-group tour of Sydney’s working breweries. Your guide, possibly Matt or Tom, sets the route around the day’s brewing schedule. Expect behind-the-scenes access, plenty of tastings, local beer stories, and air-conditioned minivan transport for up to 10 people.

“Loved it, was a birthday present for my hubby. I personally don't like beer, but enjoyed the vibe and ciders”

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4.XXXX Brewery Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 345 reviews · from $29

Spend 90 minutes inside Brisbane’s historic XXXX Brewery with a local guide such as Paul, Josh, Ken, or Dan. Learn how Queensland’s famous beer is made, see the packaging line when it is running, taste three beers, and add a burger and fries for $18.

“Our tour guide was the best. Very knowledgeable and entertaining. Beers were delicious and merch was great!”

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5.Broome Trio Afternoon Adventure: Brewery, Museum & Crocodile Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 316 reviews · from $93

Meet a local guide such as Georgia, Gabby, or Stef for a four-hour Broome outing covering the Historical Museum, Matso’s Brewery, and Malcolm Douglas Crocodile Park. Hotel pickup, transport, entry fees, commentary, water, and two beer samples are included. The group is capped at 16 people.

“Very informative guide lots of tips for around Broome. Matzos was a great place to find for a mango beer and the cricket park was really interesting with a great guide to show you around”

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6.Cascade Brewery Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 111 reviews · 1h 15m · from $28Best value

At Cascade Brewery, 10 minutes from Hobart CBD, your English-speaking guide leads you through the brewery’s history and beer-making process. Guides such as Paige, Max, Henry, and Brandon bring the story to life before you finish with four beer samples in the tasting bar.

“The tour was very informative and well executed, our guide was lovely, bright and cheerful. We met some lovely people.”

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7.Afternoon Brewery and Distillery session: Tastings & transfers

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

Join guide Jarryd, or another local host, for a four-and-a-half-hour afternoon through two Byron Bay breweries and one distillery. Included tasting paddles, designated pickup transfers, and a small group of up to 13 make this an easy way to sample local beer, gin, rum, and spirits without driving.

“Great afternoon of visiting local brewers and distillery owners Four hours was just perfect Host Jarryd was professional, friendly and very informative”

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

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

Spend about six and a half hours visiting Byron Bay breweries and distilleries with host Jarryd. You’ll receive 15 to 20 tastings, lunch, and transfers from designated meeting points. The route usually includes two breweries and two distilleries, or three breweries and one distillery.

“An experience needed In Byron Bay. Awesome fun, great information and well worth the time. Thank you to the bus driver who really made the day.”

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9.Cascade Brewery Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 77 reviews · from $67

Visit Cascade Brewery in South Hobart for a 90-minute guided walk through its historic working site. Your guide explains the brewery's origins and beer-making process, then serves four Cascade beers. Guides may vary, with Laura, Rob, and Shakira praised for clear, lively presentations.

“It was interesting, learnt new things. It was well paced. The presenter was clear and fun. Although she did talk a little to fast at times. The tour was very informative and well presented.”

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10.Brisbane Brewery Full Day Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 64 reviews · from $149

Join a beer-loving local guide for a six-hour Brisbane brewery tour with tastings at Green Beacon, Sea Legs, White Lies, and Future Magic, plus lunch and central-city transport. Brewer meetings and behind-the-scenes access depend on brewery schedules. Bring photo ID and wear closed-toe shoes.

“Made awesome friends. Learned a lot. Best way to get a dose of education while getting a very decent amount of beer!”

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11.Gold Coast Full Day Brewery Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 61 reviews · from $149

Spend about six hours visiting Lost Palms, Black Hops, Balter, and Burleigh Brewing with guide Matt Farrelly or Joslyn. You’ll sample a broad mix of beers, learn how they’re made, enjoy included lunch, and ride between stops in an air-conditioned vehicle.

“A great experience, we leant a lot. Matt had great knowledge, it was a fantastic tour and we would definitely recommend.”

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12.Swan Valley Winery & Brewery Day Tour With Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 47 reviews · 8 hours · from $116

Spend eight hours touring four Swan Valley wineries, two boutique breweries, and a chocolate company with an English-speaking guide such as Peter or Michael. Enjoy tastings, a cheeseboard, chocolate, and set lunch at Homestead Brewery, plus a complimentary drink and Perth CBD pickup.

“Excellent value, great wine tastings from the vineyards and all very generous with their measures. Tour staff were helpful, informative and engaging.”

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13.Afternoon Brisbane Half-Day Brewery Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · from $114

Join Hop On Brewery Tours at 2:30 pm for a three-and-a-half-hour visit to Future Magic, Green Beacon, and Sea Legs breweries. Your guide, possibly Joslyn or Matt, leads tastings, brewery visits, and easy transport between stops. Bring photo ID, and note that food is not included.

“Great tour, very informative & fun atmosphere. The tour guide was very informative and had a very pleaser attitude, he made the experience quite enjoyable and always was ready to answer any question we threw at him.”

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14.Cairns Brewery Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · from $157

Spend about five and a half hours visiting Cairns breweries and distilleries in an air-conditioned vehicle. You’ll taste beer at Coral Sea and Macalister Brewing, then sample gin at Distil on the Hill and Narrow Tracks Distilling. Guides such as Marek and Konrad add local insight.

“Konrad was the most friendly and knowledgeable guide on this great tour of some of the best Cairns craft brews. A fun afternoon and a must do for craft beer lovers.”

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15.Matso’s Brewery, Museum & Crocodile Park Combo Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 32 reviews · 4 hours · from $92

Spend four hours with a local English-speaking guide visiting Broome Museum, Matso’s Brewery and Malcolm Douglas Crocodile Park. You’ll taste ginger and mango beer, have 45 minutes for lunch at your own cost, and see more than 2,500 crocodiles. Guides include Jane and Brenda.

“We had the best time! Our tour guide was amazing”

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