When the cooler weather starts, there’s no better time to slow down, warm up, and explore the world of Australian distilleries. Whether you’re a whisky fiend, gin enthusiast, rum connoiseur or just looking for a cosy weekend escape, visiting distilleries offers a wonderful blend of flavour, atmosphere, and relaxation. It’s a great way to discover handcrafted spirits, meet the makers, and experience the unique stories behind each bottle, while supporting Aussie producers and small businesses. (All images reproduced courtesy of, and © the distillery.)
Suffoir Winery, Brewery and Distillery
Macarthur, VIC
Suffoir’s newly opened distillery door offers tasting experiences of handcrafted spirits, wines, and beers in a beautiful 18-acre setting.
Stay in Portland, VIC at the WILLIAM DUTTON MOTEL
Casterton Distilling Company
Casterton, VIC
Sample the best local produce while enjoying a gin cocktail, and be guided by the head distiller through selection and distillation of your own unique blend.
Stay in Hamilton, VIC at the BUDGET ON THE LAKE MOTOR INN
Otway Estate – Brewery Distillery Cidery
Barongarook, VIC
Through meticulous craftsmanship and an unyielding commitment, Otway Estate brings you an exceptional range of Whisky and Otway Rainforest Gin.
Stay in Colac, VIC at the OTWAY GATE MOTEL
Nagambie Brewery and Distillery
Nagambie, VIC
Handcrafted spirits carefully crafted using locally sourced ingredients. Smooth and easy drinking with a delicious after taste, enjoy wherever, whenever.
Stay in Shepparton, VIC at the COURTYARD MOTOR INN
Bakery Hill Distillery
Kensington, VIC
Australia’s oldest mainland whisky distillery, family owned and operated, producing world renowned single malt whiskies.
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Noodledoof Brewery & Distilling Co.
Koroit, VIC
Noodledoof teamed up with Worn Gundidj Bush Foods, creating a unique spirit flavour that comes from native botanicals and local ingredients.
Stay in Warrnambool, VIC at the RAGLAN MOTOR INN
Echuca Distillery
Echuca, VIC
Crafted spirits, 100% pure thanks to a combination of naturally derived botanicals, the best ingredients and the ancient craft of distilling.
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Great Ocean Road Distillery
Torquay, VIC
Gin and vodka expertly crafted, using local botanicals, many of them handpicked and inspired by the natural beauty of the Great Ocean Road. Tastings available.
Flowstate Brewers and Distillers
Torquay, VIC
The cellar door provides a welcoming, fun, and inclusive space for everyone, including children and dogs! All Flowstate products are produced in-house and are available to sample and purchase.
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JimmyRum Distillery and Restaurant
Dromana, VIC
The distillery, restaurant and cocktail bar are welcoming and relaxing, a unique, beautiful space where friends and families can gather, in the midst of a working distillery, to learn what rum truly can be.
Bass & Flinders Distillery
Dromana, VIC
A family-owned artisanal distillery creating a range of small batch high quality, artisanal gins brandies and liqueurs, using native botanicals to produce unique, genuinely Australian craft spirits.
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Newcastle Distilling Co.
Wickham, NSW
Small-batch, craft distillery delivering unique, aromatic flavours from Australian ingredients and brewed, fermented, distilled and bottled in Newcastle, NSW.
Earp Distilling Co.
Carrington, NSW
Family business serving Australians for over 100 years. Bespoke spirits, make your own, dine in, and take a bottle home from the cellar door.
Stay in Newcastle, NSW at the retro MAYFIELD MOTEL
Husk Farm Distillery
Tumbulgum, NSW
Rum hand-crafted in small batches from the finest quality, freshly crushed cane juice sustainably grown, harvested, aged and bottled at Australia’s first agricultural rum distillery.
Stay in Murwillumbah, NSW at the TWEED RIVER MOTEL
Black Gate Distillery
Mendooran, NSW
Single malt whisky and dark rum which are both brewed and distilled on site using direct fired copper pot stills with traditional methods and the highest quality ingredients and casks available.
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1770 Distillery
Agnes Water, QLD
A boutique distillery creating unique fruit liqueurs made with fresh locally grown ingredients, traditionally manufactured in small batch, hand-made copper pot stills.
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Sarina Sugar Shed
Sarina, QLD
A unique working sugar mill and distillery set in the heart of sugar cane country, this multi-award winning distillery is one of Mackay region’s most enjoyable attractions.
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Kalki Moon Distilling Co.
Bundaberg, QLD
A family owned, premium Australian distillery comprising local ingredients and produce, creating gin and rum that reflects the quality of the agricultural landscape.
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Eventide Hills Distillery
Tolga, QLD
The finest quality botanicals, grains and Malts, combined with pure water, clean air and the local mountainous environment producing a unique flavour profile distinctive to the region.
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Lark Distilling Co. Ltd.
West Hobart, TAS
Over 33 years of distilling mastery. Category winner for the 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025 World Whiskies Awards Best Blended Malt.
Battery Point Distillery
Battery Point, TAS
Visit the only working distillery in the Hobart CBD area, offering interactive tours and tastings of boutique gin and single malt whisky distillery.
Overland Brewers & Distillers
North Hobart, TAS
Rye and Single Malt whiskies produced using custom built copper stills, made from Tasmanian grown grain and Australian malts.
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Hellyers Road Distillery
Havenview, TAS
Australia’s oldest operating whisky distillery and home to one of the world’s most unique whisky stills. Visit the award-winning Hellyers Road Distillery Visitor Centre, Hellyers Road Restaurant and take a Whisky Walk Distillery Interpretation Tour.
Stay in Burnie, TAS at the MENAI HOTEL MOTEL
