It’s time to hit the road and come take a good ol’ distillery discovery tour and uncover the home of your most loved drinks on a Bundy Cellar Door Trail! While we might be the masters of world-class Rum and iconic ginger beer, our award-winning artisan distillers, brewers, and wine makers are quickly taking the world by storm.
BUNDABERG RUM DISTILLERY
A trip to Bundy isn’t complete without a visit to Bundaberg Rum. Snap yourself an iconic picture in front of the giant Bundaberg Rum bottle before making your way into the cellar door where you'll find their abundant range of award-winning blends, including 8 rum products that are exclusive to the distillery store. With your memento in hand and bottle of rum in the other, tick Australia's most loved spirit off your bucket list.
BUNDABERG BREWED DRINKS
Something a little less boozy and a must when in Bundy is the Bundaberg Brewed Drinks Barrel. With more than 14 flavour-filled drinks to try from, including their classic ginger beer, uncover unique tastes and the stories behind them on a tasting experience at the Barrel.
KALKI MOON DISTILLING AND BREWING CO
Introducing Kalki Moon Distilling and Brewing company. If your type of fruit salad includes a slice of lime with some gin and tonic, then Kalki Moon Distilling and Brewing Company is the place for you! Awarded gold for their premium strength gin at the 2018 Australian Distilled Spirit Awards and gold for their classic gin at the International Wine & Spirits Competition in London, this botanic distillery is sure to provide you with some tantalising flavours. From classic gin, Chilli Vodka, pink gin, chocolate liqueurs and more, venture throughout the distillery with the makers themselves and share in their passion for crafting quality spirits on a free tasting experience.
Tip: Don’t forget to pop into the cellar door on your way out and purchase your new favourite drink to enjoy back home!
OHANA TROPICAL WINERY AND CHEEKY TIKI CIDER
Sit back and relax over a tropical tasting paddle at Ohana Winery and Cheeky Tiki Cider house. If you’re a lover of apple cider or just looking for a new drink to tickle your taste buds, sample their broad range of drinks, made from 100% fresh fruits. From strawberry Moscato, orange and ginger cider, passionfruit cider, cold-drip coffee liqueurs plus more, meet cidermakers Zoe and Josh as they pour you a glass in their boutique cider house.
BALLISTIC BARGARA
Next stop is The Brewhouse, home of Ballistic Bargara, this brewery is the perfect location for a cold one with your mates. If you're a craft beer aficionado, sample the Ballistic Beer range with a beer paddle and be sure to add their Brewhouse exclusive, Reef Lager and Reef Red Ale and ask the Ballistic crew about the story behind these new taste sensations. With a drink in hand enjoy a delicious bite to eat from their restaurant with gluten free and vegan options available, they not only have drinks for everyone, but food as well!
HOTI KOMBUCHA
If you’re a fan of kombucha then HOTI’s is one bottle full of wellness you don’t want to miss out on. Crafted from love using raw organic Bundaberg sugar and high-quality loose-leaf teas, HOTI Kombucha is a unique elixir that will have you falling in love after one sip. Whilst you can find these bottles scattered throughout our local cafés and eateries, meet HOTI’s brewer Helen at the Pocket Storehouse and have her serve you a sample to try.
VINTNERS SECRET VINEYARD
Venture 45min from Bundaberg to the hinterland town of Childers and sip on smooth fruity blends from Vinters Secret Vineyard. From sweet to dry table wines, soak up the serenity and enjoy the lush vineyard views.
HILL OF PROMISE WINERY
After exploring the town of Childers, pop into Hill of Promise Winery for a tasting and swirling session of their award winning wines. Meet owners Terry and Mary Byrne, as they share their passion and proud Sicillian heritage that has been key to their wine-making journey. Don't forget to stop into the cellar door and purchase a bottle or two to have at home.
COCKTAIL HOUR
Prefer your drink slightly shaken or stirred? We've got you covered! Stop into these classic and quirky cocktail restaurants and bars for an afternoon spent with a bevvy in hand and mouth-watering food. Enjoy your glass of bubbly with sweeping river views at H2o Restaurant and Bar, indulge on gourmet eats at Water Street Kitchen or, sip on cocktails over pizza and tapas at Bert's. However you like your drink, these local restaurants are known for shaking things up!