Wineries and Gourmet Food

The Gold Coast Hinterland Food and Wine Trail is a journey of discovery that takes you to the best food and wine producers in the region.

Featuring specialist breweries, vineyards, bakers and chocolatiers, the trail may be joined and left at any point that is convenient.

1. Thumm Estate Wines - Kriedeman Road, Upper Coomera.
Featuring premium Australian wines, international beers, local cheeses and delicatessen products.

2. The Nut Shed - Tamborine-Oxenford Road, Wongawallan.
Taste a delicious array of nut products.

3. Gallery Walk - Eagle Heights, Tamborine Mountain.
Featuring boutique shops, art and craft galleries, eateries and the famous fudge shop.

4. The Cedar Creek Estate Vineyard and Winery - Hartley Road, Mount Tamborine.
Sample a glass of wine and enjoy a relaxing lunch overlooking Wild Duck Lake.

5. Tamborine Estate - Hartley Road, North Tamborine.
The Gold Coast's oldest vineyard.

6. Heritage Wines of Mount Tamborine - Corner of The Shelf Road and Bartle Road, Mount Tamborine.
Sample locally made wines.

7. The Chocolate Kingdom - Shop 2, St Bernards Shopping Centre, Siganto Street, Mount Tamborine.
Exclusive handmade chocolates and confectionery.

8. Witches Falls Winery - Main Western Road, North Tamborine.
Witches Falls Winery is a family owned business where the grapes are processed, fermented and finished on site.

9. Tamborine Mountain Distillery - Beacon Road, North Tamborine.
Exquisite array of liqueurs, schnapps and spirits, as well as handmade liqueur chocolates.

10. Witches Chase Cheese Company - Beacon Road, North Tamborine.
Gourmet ice-creams and fine cheeses.

11. Albert River Wines - Mundoolun Connection Road, Tamborine.
Featuring gourmet meals using the freshest local produce.

12. Canungra Valley Vineyards - Lamington National Park Road, Canungra.
Sample wines at the cellar door and enjoy live jazz on Sundays

13. Springbrook Mountain Vineyard - Springbrook Road, Springbrook.
Dine on the verandah overlooking the vineyard, with views of Tamborine Mountain.

14. Mount Nathan Winery - Clagiraba Road, Mount Nathan.
Exquisite range of wines, aged port, and honey cream liqueurs.

 

Hundreds of acres of vines and a new generation of talent has seen the creation of quality Queensland wines that are gaining acceptance nationally and internationally. As food and wine aficionados demand more, the burgeoning industry is seeing more cellar doors open and scores of vignerons and their families warmly welcome visitors to experience the fruits of their passionate labours.

The Gold Coast hinterland cradles the region's burgeoning wine industry. Graceful old churches and homesteads now play host to cellar door tasting and award-winning restaurants. The hinterland also hosts some new players with state-of-the-art equipment and methods providing a contrast to time-honoured techniques.

Whichever you choose, you will be pleasantly surprised by the quality of crisp fruity Sauvignons, Verdelhos and Chardonnays, and the full-bodied Merlots and Shiraz.

To discover the wineries in the Gold Coast hinterland, take an organised tour or follow one of the self-drive Food and Wine Trails.

Cork 'n' Fork is a family owned operation, offering specialised tours of the Mount Tamborine region. Tours showcase fine wine and liquors produced at 10 local establishments, including Albert River Wines, Cedar Creek Estate Vineyard, Thumm Estate and the Tamborine Mountain Distillery.

Many of the vineyards featured produce highly acclaimed award-winning wines and are recognised at national and international levels. Visitors travel the picturesque area in a comfortable air-conditioned bus and most of the tours include a sumptuous two course lunch at one of the vineyards' fine restaurants.

Cork 'n' Fork also offers a unique 'Grog and Grape Escape' tour, offering a combination of boutique beer and fine wine tasting - a great option for those who don't drink wine.

This tour stretches from the far north to the extreme south of the Gold Coast region. It will take you on a superb tour of the Gold Coast, taking in rainforests, lush farming and sandy beaches, while providing a delicious range of tastes to sample.

1. Sirromet Wines - Mount Cotton Road, Mount Cotton, Exit 30 on the Pacific Highway.
Tour the largest winery in the region and taste some of their award-winning wines.

2. Yatala Pie Shop - Old Pacific Highway, Yatala - Exit 38 on the Pacific Highway.
A landmark that's been creating superb pies and pastries for more than 100 years.

3. Carlton Brewhouse - Cuthbert Road, Yatala - Exit 41 on the Pacific Highway.
Get a fascinating insight into the brewing process.

4. The Strawberry Farm - Pimpama-Jacobs Well Road, Pimpama - Exit 49 on the Pacific Highway.
Taste fresh strawberries and indulge in ice-creams, pastries, jams and pickles.

5. Sanctuary Cove Chocolates - Quay Street, Sanctuary Cove Marine Village - Exit 57 on the Pacific Highway.
Taste a variety of hand made chocolates and sweet international delicacies.

6. Belgian Delights Chocolate - Export Drive, Ernest - Exit 69 on the Pacific Highway.
Learn why the Belgians are renowned for the fine art of chocolate making.

7. Pastificio Fellini - Marina Mirage, Seaworld Drive, Main Beach.
Watch artisan chefs making fresh pasta and luscious sauces.

8. Chocolate Expo - Tomewin Street, Currumbin - Opposite Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary.
Chocolatiers specialising in 150 types of handmade chocolates.

9. Superbee Honeyworld - Tomewin Street, Currumbin - Opposite Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary.
Featuring an extensive range of honey products including honey, royal jelly, cosmetics and honey drinks.


You may be able to fit 2 more stops in your trail:

10. Ilnam Estate Winery - Carool Road, Carool, NSW.
Enjoy complimentary wine tasting.

11. Tropical Fruit World - Duranbah Road, Duranbah NSW - Exit 40 off the Tweed Valley Highway.
Taste exotic, rare tropical fruit such as the ice cream tree, chocolate pudding fruit, chewing gum trees and miracle fruit.