Beer tasting & brewery tours

Byron Bay brewery tours here are run by Behind the Barrel Byron Bay, with tasting paddles at each stop, a driver or guide and pickup from Byron Bay, Lennox Head or Ballina. The stops sit across Byron Bay and Ballina, and the choice is between a full day with lunch and an afternoon that starts at 2pm.

Full-day Byron Bay brewery and distillery tour with lunch

The Byron Bay Brewery and Distillery Tour with Tastings and Lunch starts at 11am and runs about six hours. You visit four venues, either three breweries and one distillery or two of each, in a ratio you choose, with Wandana Brewery, Stone and Wood and Seven Mile Brewery in Ballina among the stops. Lunch is at one of the breweries, and you can meet local brewers and go behind the scenes.

Transport is included throughout, and guides explain how the beer and spirits are made at each stop. Wear casual clothing and carry photo ID to show you're over 18.

Afternoon brewery tours from 2pm

The four-hour Byron Bay brewery and distillery tour with tastings starts at 2pm and visits two breweries and one distillery, with the option to customise the locations. It includes snacks, a tasting paddle at each stop and a local guide, so you can spend the morning on the beach first.

The Byron Bay Brewery and Distillery Tour Afternoon covers the same mix of two breweries and a distillery, also from 2pm, in an air-conditioned minivan with a driver and guide. Entry to all three locations is included, with a guided tour of the grounds and a look at how each drink is made.

Which Byron Bay brewery tour to book

Transport is included on every tour here, so nobody needs to drive between stops. Book the full day if you want lunch built in and a longer look at how the beer and spirits are made. Book an afternoon tour if you'd like a morning free for Byron Bay water sports or a surf lesson first. For more food-and-drink options, see Byron Bay food and drinks, or Byron Bay wine tasting and winery tours if wine is more your thing.

Frequently asked questions

Do Byron Bay brewery tours include pickup?

Yes. The Behind the Barrel Byron Bay brewery and distillery tours include pickup and drop-off from your Byron Bay, Lennox Head or Ballina accommodation, so give your location when you book.

Does the full-day Byron Bay brewery tour include lunch?

Yes. The Byron Bay Brewery and Distillery Tour with Tastings and Lunch includes lunch at one of the breweries, plus tastings at three breweries and one distillery, or two of each.

What time do the Byron Bay afternoon brewery tours start?

Both afternoon brewery and distillery tours start at 2pm and visit two breweries and one distillery, with a tasting paddle at each location.

Can I cancel a Byron Bay brewery tour?

Yes. The Byron Bay brewery and distillery tours listed here offer free cancellation up to 7 days before the experience.

Local tip: Enter your pickup location in the booking notes, since the stops cover both Byron Bay and Ballina.

Pick your tasting paddle length, from a full day with lunch to a 2pm afternoon, and book your Byron Bay brewery tour. All good days are waiting.