- Duration
- 1 day, ~160 km by car (≈ 5 h 58 min: moving and stop time only)
- Who it suits
- Adults
- Transport
- drive
- Start
- Sirromet Winery
- Finish
- Rotary Lookout at sunset
- Pace
- relaxed pace
- Best time
- Leave by 10am so you reach Rotary Lookout in time for sunset
- Budget per adult
- Sirromet tasting A$10; the rest depends on your appetitePrices as of: July 2026; transport and zoo prices October 2026
Getting there
Go by car. The driver skips the tastings.
Stops in order
The text version of the route: stops, time at each and the legs between them. Times are estimates, without queues, traffic or swims.
1. Sirromet Winery~1 h 30 min at the stop
Queensland's biggest winery at Mount Cotton: a cellar door overlooking the vines, with kangaroos grazing them at dusk.
Tip: Price: A$10 tasting. Tastings run 10am to 4pm on weekdays, to 4:30pm on weekends. No BYO food or drink. Decide now who's driving: four more tastings ahead.
Open on the map ↗↓ drive · 45 min · 47 km
2. Witches Falls Winery~1 h at the stop
A boutique winery on Tamborine's western rim, known for its experimental Wild Ferment range.
Tip: A small winery, with the view from the deck. One taste, then move on. The driver does not drink.
Open on the map ↗↓ drive · 3 min · 1 km
3. Cauldron Distillery gin paddles~1 h at the stop
A mountain distillery with copper stills: gin paddles built on native botanicals, lemon myrtle to mountain pepper.
Tip: Book the gin paddle on a weekend. The driver skips it.
Open on the map ↗↓ drive · 7 min · 3.2 km
4. Fortitude Brewing Co.~1 h at the stop
A craft brewery right on Gallery Walk: tasting flights and hearty food to steady the day.
Tip: The last stop of the day. The driver orders food. The tasting is for the passengers.
Open on the map ↗↓ drive · 8 min · 3.9 km
5. Rotary Lookout at sunset~25 min at the stop
The mountain's west-facing lookout: the sun drops behind the Scenic Rim ranges as the valley lights up below.
Tip: Bring a warm layer: at 500 m+ the evening is noticeably cooler than Brisbane.
Open on the map ↗
Before you go
- Route times are estimates: walking, driving and a sensible pause at each stop. Add queues, traffic and swims yourself.
- Prices, timetables and trail status change. Check the venue's official site and the state transport app before you go.
- On beaches, swim only between the red and yellow flags. Use sun protection even when it is cloudy.