FAQ's
Public Tours do I have to meet the bus at one of your pick up locations?
We offer many pick up locations within Brisbane, Gold Coast and Tamborine Mountain
These locations have been selected for their proximity to major hotels and transport
We do require guests on public tours to select pick up location at time of booking.
We would like our guests to enjoy their day on tour and make the most of the day,
rather than spend unnecessary time on the bus whilst we do pick ups.
Pickup locations - See Below
Return time is pending traffic approximately 5:30pm Brisbane - 5pm Gold Coast
Public Tours - Gold Coast Pickup locations
We have approximate Times listed with our pickup locations,
These times may change by 10 - 20 minutes
We will contact you the day prior to your tour via Email and SMS with a confirmed pickup time
If you are staying at any of the below hotels
Sea World Resort
Imperial Hotel
The Langham
Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort
Royal Pines Resort
Mecure Resort
Sanctuary Cove
We will contact you to discuss pick up time from your hotel
8:25am Burleigh Heads Hotel 4 The Esplanade Burleigh Heads
8:35am Turtle Beach Resort 2346 Gold Coast Hwy Mermaid Beach
8:45am The Loose Moose 75 Surf Parade Broadbeach
8:50am The Star Gold Coast 1 Casino Dr Broadbeach
8:55am Shell Service Station 2824 Gold Coast Highway Monaco St Surfers Paradise
8:58am Bus Stop End of Markwell st On Gold Coast Highway next to Isle of Capri Bridge
9am Appel Park 10 Ferny Ave Surfers Paradise
9:03am 7 Eleven Surfers Paradise 100 Ferny Ave Surfers Paradise
9:05am JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa 158 Ferny Ave Surfers Paradise
9:10am Carey Park Bus Zone Gold Coast Hwy Southport -Out on the Gold Coast Highway
9:15am Norman St Bus Stop Southport
9:30am Helensvale Train/ Tram Station
9:40am Hungry Jack's Oxenford Cnr Old Pacific Hwy & Southport rd Oxenford
9:45am Upper Coomera- Pie Face Bus Stop just past Anzac Memorial Tamborine Oxenford Rd
10am Mount Tamborine Accommodation
Public Tours - Brisbane - Pickup locations
We have approximate Times listed with our pickup locations,
These times may change by 10 - 20 minutes
We will contact you the day prior to your tour via Email and SMS with a confirmed pickup time
Fortitude Valley, New Farm, Bowen Hills or Other Areas close to Brisbane CBD
Please contact us to discuss Pickup -if possible we will pickup at your location or advise you of the nearest pickup point
7:45am The Point Brisbane Hotel 21 Lambert St Kangaroo Point
8am Brisbane Marriott Hotel 515 Queen St Brisbane City
8:10am The Sebel Brisbane Cnr Albert and Charlotte St Brisbane City
8:20am Hilton Brisbane 190 Elizabeth St Brisbane City
8:30am Pullman Hotel Corner Ann And Roma St Brisbane City
8:45am Russell St, South Brisbane The Big Wheel
8:50am Emporium Hotel South Bank 267 Grey St South Brisbane
9:15am Mcdonalds Springwood 35-41 Springwood Rd Springwood
9:25am Hyperdome Ampol Service Station 1-5 Leda Dr Shailer Park
9:30am Yatala Pie Shop - 2-8 Old Pacific Hwy Yatala
9:45am The Bearded Dragon Hotel Tamborine 2-22 Tamborine Mountain Rd
10am Mount Tamborine Accommodation
How long do the tours go for Private Hire?
Full Day Wine Tour - Approximately 9am - 5pm
Half Day Wine Tour - Approximately 9am - 4pm
Mini Tour - Approximately 10am - 3pm
We aim for 10am Arrival at 1st Venue - Full / Half Day Tours
Please note Times above are subject to change pending your pick up location and travel time/ traffic
How many people can your buses take?
We have a variety of vehicle sizes
Luxury 4 Seater Elgrand Van
13 Seater Buses
23 Seater Buses*
Coaches Available on Request**
*Minimum of 15 Guests is required for 23 Seater or a surcharge of $100 per missing guest will apply
Eg 14 Guests attending Plus $100 for missing guest number 15
If guest numbers reduce pending availability we will move your group to a smaller vehicle
** Coaches Minimum number of guests required pending coach size
Surcharge of $100 per missing guest will apply if you drop below the minimum required
Contact us to discus Coach Bookings
What are your minimum numbers for a booking?
We accept bookings of 1 to 250 passengers.
Public Tours are suitable for Solo Travellers, Couples and Small Groups
A minimum of 2 passengers is required for Private Hire Bookings
When will we find out our pickup time?
Public Tours
We have approximate Times listed with our pickup locations,
These times may change by 10 - 20 minutes
We will contact you the day prior to your tour via Email and SMS with a confirmed pickup time
Private Hire Tours
We will contact you before your tour with an exact pickup time.
Private Hire - Stanthorpe Tours
Click HERE For more information
How do I book?
We have an online booking system, which shows dates and tours available.
Private Hire - Select your date enter contact details
we will confirm the booking pending our availability
If we are unable to offer a tour on your selected date we will let you know as soon as possible
Alternatively, you can send an online enquiry via our CONTACT US page ,
email us at tours@corknforktours.com
or you can call us on 0415 454 313
The date I want isn't available online, what should I do?
If the date is not available then you can send an online enquiry or give us a call
Sometimes it may be possible that we can organise for another bus to run even though its shows we are full online.
How can we pay for the tour?
You can pay online when you make your booking through our online booking system,
payment options such as Credit Card* or Debit Card*
*Surcharge may apply
Do we need to pay a deposit for Private Hire?
We do require a deposit at time of booking equal to the cost of 2 Guests
If you have booked your tour in advance, Final Balance is due 2 weeks before your tour
A payment request will be sent via Email requesting Final Balance
A small Booking Fee is charged on all bookings by the booking program we can not waiver this fee
Do we need to pay a deposit for Luxury Private Tour?
We do require a deposit at time of booking $400
If you have booked your tour in advance, Final Balance is due 2 weeks before your tour
If you have Special Requests - Please contact us to discuss
What if I am not sure about Guest numbers attending for Private Hire?
When booking Private Hire we do recommend you book for the number of guests you think
will attend the tour so we can allocate you the correct vehicle size.
We will stay in contact with you leading up to your tour date and will amend your booking once
you have confirmed guest numbers attending.
Please Note : We do book out! If your group has a larger vehicle allocated and guest numbers reduce
we will do our best to move your group to a smaller bus pending availability
Surcharge will apply as noted above if we are unable to change your vehicle size due to being booked out
Can we have multiple pickups?
Private Hire Tours
It's preferable that you choose one location for your pick up.
However if required we can do a 2nd pick up for your group in the direction of travel to Tamborine Mountain
Can we bring alcohol on the bus?
You are allowed to transport home bottles that you may have purchased on your tour
but there is no open alcohol or consumption of alcohol allowed on the bus while stationary or driving.
Do not bring an esky or similar when boarding as our staff will ask you to leave it behind.
What if my friend who doesn't drink wants to come along, will they get a discount?
It's very common that we get non drinkers and pregnant passengers on our wine tours.
We can reduce the cost for these passengers for Private Hire Tours please select how many non drinkers attending
If your group has less than 8 guests attending - Please contact us to amend your booking
Please Note - Non Drinkers any drinks purchased are own expense on the day we do not include any non alcoholic beverages
Can my child come along?
We have an 18+ policy on our public wine tours.
Explore Tamborine Tour - 6 years and over must be accompanied by an adult at all times
Private tours you are welcome to bring minors aged Six and over
please contact us for pricing
We can not cater for infants seating in vehicles
Do I need to advise of dietary requirements in advance?
Public Tours - Please advise at the time of booking
We have flexible menu's that cater for a range of different requirements and your guide
will call the chef and arrange something specific if required.
Private Hire Tours - Lunch menu will be sent prior to your tour as we need to pre order meals
and advise of Dietary requirement's in advance
Larger Groups 15 or more guests will be required to do an Alternate drop menu
Do I need to bring anything along on the day?
Most of our tours include a two course lunch, we also provide snacks and bottled water on the bus,
We recommend that if you are taking a tour between March and October that you bring a jacket along,
Tamborine Mountain is usually 3-5 degrees cooler than Brisbane or the Gold Coast.
I really liked that wine we tried, can we buy any on the mountain?
You are able to purchase any bottles of wine that you enjoyed at any of our destinations.
We will keep them safe for you on the bus throughout the day, just remember to pick them up before you leave the bus!
If you really liked one of the wineries, most of them offer a members package which you can get great offers and deals,
don't forget to ask on the day
Private Hire - Stanthorpe Tours
How do I book?
Stanthorpe Tours are subject to availability
All tours include Tastings at all venues, Lunch, Private Bus & Driver
You can send an online enquiry with your preferred tour dates
via our CONTACT US Form
Or email us at
call us - 0415 454 313
We will check our availability and get back to you within 24hrs of submitting your enquiry
Extended Stay Tours- We do need to check with accommodation venues
if they have availability on your preferred dates
Full Day Tour Departing Gold Coast or Brisbane
Tour is a Full Day Wine Tour to Stanthorpe
Pickup available from all suburbs
Within Gold Coast, Brisbane, Ipswich
Pending your pickup Location - We aim to depart by 7am
Return time is approximately 9pm
Tour is inclusive of Private Hire Bus & Driver
Visiting 4 Wineries with tastings included
Wine Masterclass
Ploughman's Lunch
Water/ Snacks provided on bus
Refreshment stop on way to & from Stanthorpe
(food /drinks own expense at Refreshment stops)
Full Day Tour Departing Stanthorpe
Tour is a Full Day Wine Tour in Stanthorpe
Pickup available from all suburbs
within 15klm of Stanthorpe, Ballandean, Warwick
Pickup Time is pending your pickup Location
We aim to arrive at 1st venue at 10am
Tour concludes approximately 5pm
Tour is inclusive of Private Hire Bus & Driver
Visiting 4 Wineries with tastings included
Wine Masterclass
Ploughman's Lunch
Water/ Snacks provided on bus
Extended Tours Departing Gold Coast or Brisbane
Tour is inclusive of Private Hire Bus & Driver with luggage trailer
Tour options - 2 Day/ 1 Night
Book your own accommodation within the Stanthorpe region
Or
We can arrange accommodation in either a guest house or cabins
We will pickup your group from all suburbs
Within Gold Coast, Brisbane, Ipswich
Day 1
Travel out to Stanthorpe
Enjoy an afternoon visiting 3 wineries
includes a Wine Master Class and Ploughman's Lunch
4pm check into your accommodation
6pm Dinner transfers if required
Day 2
Enjoy a morning visiting 3 wineries
Lunch Woodfired pizzas and sides
3pm Depart Stanthorpe
7pm Approximately Tour Concludes
Tour options - 3 Day/ 2 Night
Book your own accommodation within the Stanthorpe region
Or
We can arrange accommodation in either a guest house or cabins
We will pickup your group from all suburbs
Within Gold Coast, Brisbane, Ipswich
Day 1
Travel out to Stanthorpe
Enjoy an afternoon visiting 3 wineries
includes a Wine Master Class and Ploughman's Lunch
4pm check into your accommodation
6pm Dinner transfers if required
Day 2
Free Time in Town to visit Cheese Factory, Jam Works, Suttons Pies
We will customise free time to your requests
Visit 3 Wineries
Enjoy a 2 Course Lunch with Wine Pairing
Ending the day with a Beer Tasting Paddle at Granite Belt Brewery
6pm Dinner transfers if required
Day 3
Enjoy a morning visiting 3 wineries
Lunch Woodfired pizzas and sides
3pm Depart Stanthorpe
7pm Approximately Tour Concludes
Not included
Dinners - Drinks at Lunch - Cheese Platters
Own Expense on day
Breakfast - Continental Style included in
our accommodation packages
How many people can your buses take?
We have a variety of vehicle sizes
Luxury 4 Seater Elgrand Van
13 Seater Buses
23 Seater Buses*
*Minimum of 15 Guests is required for 23 Seater or a surcharge of $100 per missing guest will apply
Eg 14 Guests attending Plus $100 for missing guest number 15
If guest numbers reduce pending availability we will move your group to a smaller vehicle
Venues we Visit
Ballandean Estate - Ridgemill Estate
Golden Grove Estate - Jester Hill Wines
Balancing Heart Wines - Symphony Hill
Bent Road Winery - Banca Ridge Wines
Robert Channon Wines - Casley Mount Hutton Winery
Granite Belt Brewery
Accommodation Venues
Ridgemill Estate - Cabins
Granite Belt Brewery - Cabins & Guest House
Conner House - Guest House
Valerie's on creek - Guest House
Sabo's on Severn - Cabins