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Do you offer winery and brewery transfers?
Yes — private transfers to wineries, distilleries and breweries from Ballina to Mount Tamborine, with flexible pickup and drop-off.
Pay securely online to book · We confirm your transfer by email or text
Available 5am – 10pm AEST · Speak directly with a local driver
Winery, Distillery & Brewery Transfers
Fly in, taste, and leave the driving to us
The best cellar doors between Ballina and Brisbane are all off the highway and up a hill — Tamborine Mountain most of all. A private transfer gets you from the airport to the mountain at a fixed price; an hourly or full-day driver takes you between the cellar doors and back to your accommodation, and stays with the car while you taste.
Hourly Driver: $110 per hour, 4-hour minimum ($440) — enough for four or five Tamborine cellar doors from a Gold Coast base. Full-Day Driver: up to 10 hours, airport pickup included — see the tour page for the day rate. All prices are per vehicle: a Kia Carnival takes seven, a Maxi Taxi eleven.
Tamborine Mountain cellar doors
| Cellar door / venue | From Gold Coast Airport Sedan / Carnival / Maxi | From Brisbane Airport Sedan / Carnival / Maxi |
|---|---|---|
| Witches Falls Winery Tamborine Mountain — the mountain’s own winery | $185 / $210 / $230 | $230 / $280 / $355 |
| Cedar Creek Estate & Queensland Wine Centre Hartley Road, North Tamborine | $185 / $210 / $230 | $230 / $280 / $355 |
| Mason Wines Hartley Road, North Tamborine | $185 / $210 / $230 | $230 / $280 / $355 |
| Heritage Estate Bartle Road, Mount Tamborine | $185 / $210 / $230 | $230 / $280 / $355 |
| Mount Tamborine Winery Gallery Walk, Eagle Heights | $185 / $210 / $230 | $230 / $280 / $355 |
| Tamborine Mountain Distillery Tamborine Mountain | $185 / $210 / $230 | $230 / $280 / $355 |
All Tamborine Mountain addresses are one fixed fare. Cellar doors are within a few minutes of each other — ideal for an hourly-driver loop.
Tweed & Byron hinterland distilleries
| Cellar door / venue | From Gold Coast Airport Sedan / Carnival / Maxi | From Brisbane Airport Sedan / Carnival / Maxi |
|---|---|---|
| Husk Distillers Tumbulgum, Tweed Valley (Ink Gin, Husk rum) | $100 / $120 / $135 | $240 / $265 / $415 |
| Cape Byron Distillery McLeods Shoot, Byron hinterland (Brookie’s Gin) | $170 / $195 / $265 | $360 / $500 / $610 |
Byron Bay & Ballina breweries
| Cellar door / venue | From Gold Coast Airport Sedan / Carnival / Maxi | From Brisbane Airport Sedan / Carnival / Maxi |
|---|---|---|
| Stone & Wood Brewery Byron Bay Arts & Industry Estate | $155 / $180 / $250 | $345 / $485 / $595 |
| Seven Mile Brewing Co Ballina | $225 / $325 / $425 | $390 / $550 / $600 |
How a cellar-door day works
- Airport to the mountain, fixed price. One fare from either airport to any Tamborine Mountain address — your accommodation or the first cellar door.
- Driver for the day. Book the Hourly Driver (4-hour minimum) or the Full-Day Driver and we take you door to door between wineries, the distillery and lunch, waiting at each stop.
- Nobody drives. Every seat in the car is a tasting seat. A Carnival carries seven, a Maxi eleven.
- Back down the mountain, on time. Return to the Gold Coast, Brisbane or the airport when you are done — booked in advance, no phoning for a ride from the top of the range.
Frequently Asked Questions — Winery Transfers
How much is a transfer from Gold Coast Airport to Tamborine Mountain?
$185 for a Standard Sedan (1–3), $210 for a Kia Carnival (1–7) and $230 for a Maxi Taxi (1–11), fixed per vehicle to any Tamborine Mountain address. From Brisbane Airport it is $230 / $280 / $355.
Can the driver stay with us for the day?
Yes — that is the Hourly Driver ($110 per hour, 4-hour minimum) or the Full-Day Driver. The car and driver stay with you between cellar doors, so nobody in your group has to skip the tasting.
Can we be picked up from the airport and go straight to the wineries?
Yes. The Full-Day Driver includes the airport pickup; tell us the flight and we build the day from landing to drop-off at your accommodation.
Do you do the same for Byron Bay and the Tweed?
Yes — Cape Byron Distillery, Husk Distillers, Stone & Wood and Seven Mile Brewing are all priced above, and the hourly driver works from a Byron or Tweed base too.
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Winery, Distillery & Brewery Transfers — FAQs
How much does the Winery, Distillery & Brewery Transfers cost?
Our Winery, Distillery & Brewery Transfers is a fixed price — the quote is the fare, with no meters, no surge pricing and no toll surprises. Get an instant fixed quote online; the final price depends on vehicle, passenger numbers and any child seats.
Do you track my flight?
Yes. Give us your flight number when you book and we track it from departure. If you land early or late the pickup moves with the flight at no charge and with nothing for you to do. Your driver waits inside the terminal at the baggage carousel with a name sign, helps with your luggage and walks you to the car, 24 hours a day including public holidays.
Can you carry large groups or provide child seats?
Yes. A sedan takes up to 3 passengers with 2 large bags and 2 carry-ons; a Kia Carnival up to 7 passengers with 5 large bags; a Maxi Taxi up to 11 with 7 large bags; and for parties of up to 16 we send a Carnival and a Maxi Taxi together, all at one fixed fare per vehicle. Rear-facing, forward-facing and booster child seats are $25 each in the Kia Carnival, Mercedes V300 or Maxi Taxi (sedans cannot take them) and are fitted before you land. Just tell us your child's age and your bag count when you book.
How long does the Winery, Distillery & Brewery Transfers take?
Most Gold Coast Airport transfers take between 10 and 45 minutes door to door depending on your suburb; Brisbane Airport runs take about 80 minutes and Brisbane Cruise Terminal about 80 minutes. Your driver tracks your flight and allows for traffic, so the pick-up time is set to get you there without rushing.
How do I book a Winery, Distillery & Brewery Transfers?
Book online in about a minute: enter your pickup, destination, date, time and passenger count, see the fixed fare for each vehicle, and pay securely by card to receive instant confirmation by email and SMS. The price you see is the price you pay: tolls, airport parking and flight tracking are included, with no surge pricing. Meet and greet inside the terminal is included at Gold Coast Airport for sedans and Kia Carnivals ($15 for a Maxi Taxi) and is a $33 add-on at Brisbane Airport, where standard pickups are kerbside at no extra charge. Pickups between 10pm and 5am carry a flat $50 after-hours surcharge. You can also call or SMS a Gold Coast local driver on 0414 680 860, or email admin@gc-airporttransfers.com.au.
Can I get a quote for the Winery, Distillery & Brewery Transfers by text or WhatsApp?
Yes. Text or WhatsApp Kelly, our AI booking assistant, on 0485 085 438 with your pick-up, destination, date and passenger count and she replies with the fixed price from our live pricing, usually within a minute, any hour. Kelly can hold the booking and send a secure payment link; reply TALK at any point to have the team call you.