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Description
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Please note this tour takes place on the GOLD COAST (not Brisbane) and is a one-hour (approximately) train ride from Brisbane CBD to Helensvale Station.
Visit four local craft beer breweries around the Gold Coast, indulge in a tour of a brewery, sample a range of beer styles and flavours, all with an experienced and passionate guide.
Please note that the listed itinerary is a sample only and subject to change and include other breweries on the Gold Coast.
Small groups experience unique flavors and a fun day out sampling new beers and supporting the local community.
Change your perception of beer with Hop On Brewery Tours!
Tour Options
Gold Coast Brewery Tour Including Balter, Burleigh and Black Hops
Itinerary
Black Hops Brewery
60 min
Get behind the scenes at this award-winning brewery, and maybe even catch up with one (or all three) of the founders. You'll love their origin story!
Balter Brewing Company
60 min
With international accolades, this Currumbin-based brewery is pumping out some of Australia's most popular beer. Who knows, we might even spot a surfer or two as we sip cold brews made on site.
Burleigh Brewing Company
60 min
A local favourite, Burleigh is always creating new, unique beers for our guests to try. Sample six of their finest.
Madocke Beer Brewing Company
60 min
A taste of Belgium on the sunny Gold Coast. Indulge in unique flavours and learn about the importance of beer to Belgians, all while understanding what makes these samples so vibrant.
What's included
Included
Local guide
Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
Lunch
Air-conditioned vehicle
Beer tasting
Not included
Food and drinks, unless specified
Transport to/from Gold Coast
Traveller Ratings
5.0
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Important Information
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
IMPORTANT: Please ensure you note your PICK UP LOCATION in the Special Requirements field at time of booking
The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
The tour operator reserves the right to refuse service to passengers who are intoxicated or show signs of intoxication. No refund will be provided in this instance.
Please wear closed-toe shoes
Minimum of numbers apply (4 people). There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative date or full refund.
Minimum age is 18 years; please bring photo ID
Itinerary subject to change.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Gold Coast Full Day Brewery Tour take?
Gold Coast Full Day Brewery Tour lasts about 6 hours. The itinerary has 4 stops.
How much does Gold Coast Full Day Brewery Tour cost?
Prices start at $149 per person for this Brisbane experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel Gold Coast Full Day Brewery Tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered.
What languages is Gold Coast Full Day Brewery Tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 18 participants.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Confirmation is sent by the operator within 24 hours of booking.
Is Gold Coast Full Day Brewery Tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 64 verified reviews; it is run by Hop On Brewery Tours.
Reviews(64)
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Dunk893
June 21, 2026
awesome
We had an excellent experience on the Hop-On Brewery Tour and would highly recommend it to anyone visiting the area.
Our host, Joslyn, was outstanding. She was incredibly knowledgeable about beer, spirits, and wine production, and shared her expertise in an engaging and easy-to-understand way. She paced the tour perfectly and tailored it well to our group, making the experience both informative and relaxed.
The breweries we visited were all excellent, with fantastic tastings at each stop. The food provided during the tour was also outstanding high quality, generous in portion, and more than adequate.
Overall, it was a well-organized, enjoyable, and memorable day. Highly recommended! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Operator response
Thank you so much for the excellent review and feedback! The day with your crew was so much fun! Karaoke to ABBA and Queen, plenty of tasters and laughs, overall a wonderful birthday celebration.
We're so fortunate to have so many incredible breweries and distilleries in our area, and the quality of their products is hard to beat. Glad that you all embraced the day and added a few extra samples to the stops ;)
We can't wait to welcome you back during your next visit to SE Queensland!
Cheers and beers,
Joslyn and Matt
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kinnearr
June 6, 2026
Awesome
Whether you are a homebrewer, beer drinker or craft beer enthusiast you will have a great day out with the lads, the ladies or both. Our wives went and pampered themselves while we took the tour, had a ball, learned a heap about beer, laughed, ate, and drank cracking beers. Highly recommend!
Operator response
Thanks for the awesome review and feedback Rogues, it's much appreciated and we're glad to hear that you enjoyed the day out with us including both the beers, food and info that went along with it! Hope that it was a good Birthday for you and that the rest of the night went well (and you weren't in too much pain with that foot).
Was a pleasure hosting you and the lads and we'd love to welcome you back again should you ever be wanting to explore more of the booming GC or Brissie beer scenes.
Cheers and Beers , Matt and Jos
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E2702TBcolins
March 15, 2026
Bucks Party Success
Matt picked up a group of 12 lads for a bucks party and didn't miss a beat, it was fun, energetic and extremely informative.
Matt has nailed the balance, but his passion and personality really make it special.
You also drink a lot of interesting beers, so a huge green tick.
Operator response
Thanks for the awesome review and feedback Colin, we really appreciate it! We absolutely loved having you and the lads on board for Ben's Bucks Bash and we're so glad to hear that enjoyed both the Jet skiing and the beer tour with the beers and info provided.
Hope the rest of the stay on the Gold Coast was equally as awesome and that you guys didn't wake up too dusty on Sunday morning.
We'd love to welcome you all back again should you ever be wanting to explore more of the booming GC and Brissie Beer Scenes.
Cheers and Beers, Matt and Joslyn!
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adrianjallen67
August 6, 2025
A great days beer tasting !!
Matt Farrell was a very knowledgeable and entertaining guide ! A superb bus tour around 4 breweries on the Gold Coast. A huge selection of beers throughout which were great on the palate for all of our team. Matt made the day great fun and a memorable excursion.
A great day out for those who like independent ales and a chance to taste a wide variety !! - highly recommended!!
Operator response
Thanks for the awesome review and feedback Adrian - it is hugely appreciated! It was such a pleasure having you guys on board all the way from the UK and we are so glad to hear that you enjoyed the day out with us.
The day was definitely made all the better by the fact that everyone was willing to have a crack at everything (despite some saying they liked what they like).
We hope that the rest of the trip went equally as well and you enjoyed the football ( only one loss for you guys on the whole tour was a pretty good result). Also hope you enjoyed the AFL despite my teams poor showing!
We'd love to welcome you all back again should you ever be back in Oz and wanting to explore more of our booming craft beer scene
Cheers and Beers, Matt and Joslyn
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Chalfont6
July 24, 2025
All hail the beermeister!
Wow, Matt Farrelly is the man! A superb bus tour around 4 breweries on the Gold Coast. What he doesn’t know about beer isn’t worth knowing and all with a straight-talking, in-your-face, Aussie style!
A great fun day with the beermeister and some great craft beers, ales, stouts and even a few ginger beers along the way - highly recommended!!
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Operator response
Thanks for the awesome review and feedback Chalfont6 - it is hugely appreciated! We loved having you guys on board all the way from the UK and we are so glad to hear that you enjoyed the day out with us.
The day was made all the better by the fact that everyone was willing to have a crack at everything (despite some saying they liked what they like).
We hope the rest of your stay in Australia is equally good and that your British Lions do you proud and make the long trip out here well and truly worthwhile.
We'd love to welcome you all back again should you ever be back in Oz and wanting to explore more of our booming craft beer scene
Cheers and Beers, Matt and Joslyn
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karenhY4951RS
May 11, 2025
Great Tour
A great experience, we leant a lot. Matt had great knowledge, it was a fantastic tour and we would definitely recommend.
Operator response
Thanks so much for the great review; we really appreciate it. It was a pleasure hosting Bob and Rob and we are so glad to hear that they had an awesome day out. Hope the guys enjoyed the takeaways they purchased and we'd love to welcome them both back should they ever be wanting to explore more of the booming SE QLD beer scene again. Cheers and Beers, Matt and Joslyn
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kierah513
November 9, 2024
Great experience for sinking beers and having a laugh
Great day out on the Gold Coast checking out some of the local microbrew specialties! Matt the tour host was extremely down to earth, knowledgeable and knew how to have a good laugh with us on tour. Would definitely recommend to anyone who wants a relaxing day out.
Operator response
Thanks for the great review and feedback Kiera! We loved having both you and Sara on board and are so glad to hear that you enjoyed the day out including the beers and info provided. Really enjoyed chatting to you both!
Hope the rest of your stay on the Gold Coast was awesome and if you ended up doing Brazilian for dinner the other night that it was as delicious as we remember it.
We'd love to welcome you back if you're ever on the Coast again and want to explore more of the booming SE QLD beer and distillery scene.
Cheers and Beers, Matt and Joslyn
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ashleighw921
March 15, 2024
Great Tour
Brought this as a non beer drinker for my beer drinking husband, and we both thoroughly enjoyed it.
Matt was extremely knowledgeable and was even able to find me some beers that I now like! Which I thought was impossible!!
Highly recommend this tour!
Operator response
Thanks so much for the awesome review and feedback Ashleigh- we really appreciate it!
So glad to hear that you enjoyed the day out with us and we hope that Aaron enjoyed his Birthday tour! Stoked to hear also that you enjoyed some of the beers along the way - we love a challenge and one of our motto's is "If you say you don't like beer, then you just haven't found the right one yet" and, as you saw on Thursday, there are now so many different styles/flavors on offer.
Hope the rest of your stay on the Gold Coast was equally good and the trip back to Hervey Bay was a safe one.
We'd love to welcome you both back should you ever be visiting Brisbane or the Gold Coast again and want to see more of the booming beer scene
Cheers and Beers
Matt and Joslyn
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Meander821246
November 24, 2023
An incredible day!!
An incredible day!! A lot of beer spread out over the day and a wonderful guide to talk us through it all. A good bit of education at the first brewery about the different types of beers and the brewing process followed by 3 more breweries of interesting beers, good food, and great conversation. Very accommodating with drop off points as well! Can’t recommend highly enough, thanks Matt!
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Operator response
Thanks so much for the awesome review and feedback - it is hugely appreciated!
We are so glad that you enjoyed your day out with us including the beers, food and information provided!
We loved having you guys on board and would be thrilled to see you back again if you are ever wanting to explore more of the booming SE QLD beer scene in the future!
Cheers and Beers
Matt and Joslyn
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barrywood721
September 30, 2023
Learn new things, sample great beer!
My wife and I have gone on brewery, distillery, and winery tours for over 20 years. Not only did we learn new things on this tour, we got to meet some of the persons responsible for establishing and growing the craft brew scene on the Gold Coast. Oh yeah, and the beers were fabulous! Great variety, top quality, served in beautiful venues.
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Operator response
Thanks so much for the incredible review, Baz ;) We loved welcoming you and Julia on board, and to be joined by other beer lovers truly made the day exceptional.
It's always great to introduce people to the world of good beer here on the Gold Coast, and getting to chat with the owners and brewers was icing on the cake, with so many being available on a Friday afternoon. Lucky you guys! Hopefully you made your way to a few delicious drops in Brisbane as well.
Enjoy the rest of your time in Oz, and we hope to see you again on your next visit!
Cheers and beers,
Jos & Matt
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