Australia’s most-awarded distillery and liquor brand in the new millennium!

Tamborine Mountain Distillery, located at 10 Macdonnell Road, Tamborine Mountain, Queensland, is renowned for its extensive selection of over 80 boutique liqueurs and spirits. Established in 1993, this family-owned distillery has garnered international acclaim, earning over 300 awards for its artisanal products.

Founded in 1993 as a family-owned business, pioneering the Queensland Craft Distilling industry, Tamborine Mountain Distillery collected over 300 international awards, and was the first Distillery granted a licence by the State Government in over 100 years.

This family distillery began when Michael and Alla Svetlana Ward moved from Tasmania to their property on Beacon Road, Tamborine Mountain. The property, once a neglected citrus and avocado orchard, was transformed by Michael, a passionate gardener, who personally planted every tree.

After their retirement in 2017, new custodians Gordon Chalmers and Dr. Shumei Hou took charge with a clear vision of expanding this distinguished brand both nationally and internationally. Their commitment to preserving the distillery’s rich heritage is evident through the careful relocation and renovation of an old Brewery site on Tamborine Mountain’s famed Gallery Walk. While adopting modernised methods, they’ve maintained the essence of their heritage by preserving traditional processes. Their efforts have propelled the Distillery’s reputation to new heights, earning consecutive Gold awards at the Queensland Tourism Awards in 2022 and 2023.

Visitors can enjoy tastings, guided tours, and various workshops, all set within the picturesque Gold Coast hinterland. The distillery operates daily from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM