Australia is home to many different beers, wines, and spirits, with plenty of new and old breweries across the country. Here are a few of the best that you need to visit and tour, no matter where you are.
Starting off with one of the most famous names in the Australian beer world, XXXX and its brewery are iconic landmarks in Brisbane, and are a must-visit whether you love dark, rich beer or pure blonde cider.
The 90-minute tour will take you through the nearly 140 years of brewery history; you will learn how to make the famous brew, learn how to pour like an expert, and, of course, taste a few cold beers to finish off the day.
Instead of just visiting one brewery or distillery, why not set aside a whole day and make some stops at a few? The Byron Bay Full Day Tour will take you on a journey across multiple locations in the area, topped off with a delicious lunch and a paddle of beer at the end.
This excursion includes full tours of each location and tastings of the beers and spirits you come across. This is a brilliant way to see and explore one of the most beautiful areas in the country, and have a drink or two in the process.
Similar to the Byron Bay tour, the Best of Brisbane tour will take you on a journey across some of the best breweries in the city, from big to small. Plus, you will get a taste of the brewing history that put Brisbane on the map in the world of beer.
You will stop at multiple breweries, take tours of the grounds, enjoy tastings at all your stops, enjoy a delicious lunch, and finish the day off with a schooner of beer and a commemorative glass to ensure you don’t forget the day.
Not only is Noosa one of the best and prettiest spots to visit in Australia, but it is also home to a fantastic brewery tour. There are multiple-award-winning breweries in Noosa, and therefore a tour is the only one to see a few of the best.
This 5-hour-long tour will see you stop at three breweries in Noosa, giving you more than enough time to explore and enjoy your surroundings. You will also enjoy a tasting, and a fresh lunch. Plus, you will make a stop at Land and Sea Brewery, one of, if not the most exciting new breweries in the region.
Micro breweries are often overlooked due to the fact that they are lesser-known and many visitors would rather spend their day at a more established and famous brewery. However, this tour will take you on a journey through the best microbreweries Sydney has to offer.
You will tour three craft microbreweries with a tasting at each, and be able to explore some unique parts of Sydney that these breweries call home. Additionally, no two tours are the same, as the itinerary changes regularly to keep up with what is trending in the city.
The Felons Brewing Company is one of the hippest and hottest names on the Australian beer scene. Not only do they have a delicious range of brews, but their venues are perfect for watching the sunset with a cold one in hand.
They have three tours a day on Saturdays and Sundays, and all are guided by one of the Felons’s incredibly knowledgeable staff. You will learn about their story and history, have a guided tasting, and, of course, be able to sit back with your favorite beer
St. Andrews Beach Brewery is easily one of the best and most unique breweries out there, and not for the reason you think. Starting off, you can join plenty of locals and tourists exploring and enjoying this wonderful brewery, which can be found in Victoria.
However, besides tasting and enjoying the beers on offer, you can travel to and from the brewery by helicopter if you opt for a helicopter tour package. You can take in the gorgeous views of the surrounding area and experience something truly unique and special.
Tasmania should be on your bucket list as it is packed with delicious food, beautiful sights and hotels, exceptional wildlife and everything in between. On top of that, they also have a wonderful brewery that you should set a day aside to explore and enjoy.
The Cascade Brewery in Hobart is not only one of the best breweries in the country, but is also one of the oldest, with almost 200 years of history. The tour will allow you to explore the brewery and enjoy a tasting in a majestic setting surrounded by Tasmania’s unforgettable natural beauty.
In conclusion, there is no shortage of amazing brewery tours in Australia, and these are only a few of the best. Whether you only have a few hours or an entire day, there is definitely something for you and your friends to enjoy.
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