The Best Wineries in South East Queensland (Close to Brisbane & the Gold Coast)

South East Queensland is home to some of Queensland’s best wine experiences all within easy reach of Brisbane and the Gold Coast. From boutique cellar doors to award-winning estates, you don’t need to travel hours to enjoy great wine, scenic hinterland views, and quality dining.

From Mount Cotton and Tamborine Mountain to the Sunshine Coast hinterland, these wineries showcase the best of SEQ wine country. Whether you’re planning a winery day tour from Brisbane, a Gold Coast hinterland escape, or a guided wine tasting with friends, these six wineries deliver standout experiences.

1. Sirromet Winery – Mount Cotton

Location: Mount Cotton | 30 min Brisbane | 40 min Gold Coast

Tour Duration: Half day & full day

Best For: Winery tours, premium tastings, dining

Sirromet is Queensland’s most awarded winery, producing wines from Granite Belt grapes at its Mount Cotton estate. Visitors can enjoy behind-the-scenes winery tours, premium cellar door tastings, and dining at Tuscan Terrace overlooking Moreton Bay.

2. Witches Falls Winery – Tamborine Mountain

Location: Tamborine Mountain | 50 min Brisbane | 45 min Gold Coast

Tour Duration: Half day

Best For: Wild ferment wines, boutique cellar door

Witches Falls is Tamborine Mountain’s first winery and the only producer making wine on site. This family-owned winery specialises in small-batch, wild ferment wines and offers intimate cellar door tastings with hinterland views.

3. Cedar Creek Estate – Tamborine Mountain

Location: Tamborine Mountain | 50 min Brisbane | 45 min Gold Coast

Tour Duration: Lunch & tastings

Best For: Vineyard dining, scenic settings

Set on 22 acres, Cedar Creek Estate combines cellar door tastings with a vineyard restaurant. Complimentary tastings are available, with private tastings offered for small groups.

4. Albert River Wines – Tamborine

Location: Tamborine | 45 min Brisbane | 45 min Gold Coast

Tour Duration: Half day

Best For: Historic cellar door, estate wines

Albert River Wines operates from a restored Queenslander homestead overlooking Tamborine Mountain vineyards. Wines are produced from estate-grown fruit, and the setting is one of the region’s most recognisable cellar doors.

5. Flame Hill Vineyard – Sunshine Coast Hinterland

Location: Montville | 90 min Brisbane

Tour Duration: Full day

Best For: Views, estate wines, dining, accommodation

Flame Hill Vineyard sits high on the Blackall Range, producing estate-grown wines from Sunshine Coast and Granite Belt vineyards. The cellar door offers tastings alongside panoramic hinterland views, with dining and accommodation available on site.

6. Mason Wines – Tamborine Mountain

Location: Tamborine Mountain | 50 min Brisbane | 45 min Gold Coast

Tour Duration: Half day to full day

Best For: Limited-release wines, boutique experience

Mason Wines is a small-scale producer offering relaxed, hosted tastings and limited-production wines. The cellar door setting provides panoramic views and a quieter alternative to larger estates.

Planning a South East Queensland Winery Tour

South East Queensland wineries can be visited year-round, with mid-week tours offering a quieter experience. Guided winery tours remove the need to drive, provide local insight, and allow visitors to enjoy tastings safely.

Private wine tours can be customised to suit your group, including winery selection, timing, and optional food experiences.

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