Tamborine Mountain Distillery Gin School

Set within one of Australia's most awarded craft distilleries, the Gin School offers hands-on workshops where participants craft their own botanical gin blend. The experience takes place at Tamborine Mountain Distillery, a producer that's been distilling spirits since 1993 in the cool climate of the Scenic Rim hinterland. You'll work with a selection of botanicals to create a personalised gin recipe, learning about the distillation process and how different botanical combinations influence flavour profiles. The session includes guidance from distillery staff and culminates in taking home your own bottle of custom-blended gin.

The distillery itself produces a wide range of spirits and liqueurs beyond gin, from rums and vodkas to their Moulin Rooz absinthe range, and the workshop sits alongside other visitor experiences including guided tastings and cocktail classes. Visitors often appreciate the intimate, educational nature of the gin-making sessions and the opportunity to experiment with botanical combinations they wouldn't typically encounter. The location on Tamborine Mountain means the experience pairs well with a day exploring the region's galleries, walking trails and mountain cafes, making it a popular activity for weekends away or special occasions where you want something more hands-on than a standard tasting.