River To Bay River Tours
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Experience the best Brisbane has to offer in the way of beer with River to Bay’s Brisbane Brewery Tour. Departing and finishing at the Howard Smith Wharves, so you can enjoy a few drinks at Felons Beerhouse before or after the cruise. At launch, we take in the city sights, experience a high speed boat ride on the river and stop at Brew Baron at West End. After a meal and a drink its off to Kangaroo Point Beach for a photo opportunity with the Story Bridge and a visit to the Sealegs Brewery.
Highlights
- 4 hour guided brewery tour
- Visit some of Brisbane’s best local breweries*
- Priority entry and seating at the venues
- Free drink on board
- Discounts & deals at select venues
- Cruise the Brisbane River and city skyline
- Don’t love beer!? Each venue also offers wine, cocktails and basics.
*Limited to 2 breweries and subject to change due to capacities and weather.
*The Day Brewery Tour ends at Howard Smith Wharves. However, guests are also welcome and encouraged to stay at the final venue to support Brisbane breweries
Brewery Tour Itinerary
| TIME | ACTIVITY |
| 17:00 | Depart City Howard Smith Wharves Jetty |
| 17:30 | Arrive at Brew Baron |
| 18:30 | Depart Brew Baron |
| 19:30 | Arrive at Kangaroo Point Beach/Sealegs |
| 20:30 | Depart Sealegs (or stay if you want!) |
| 21:00 | Arrive back to HSW |
BREW BARON
The Brew Baron Beer Company is an Australian family-owned and operated business that strives to offer its customers great tasting craft beer and food. All of their craft beers are either brewed in-house, or they source them from one of a select few Australian craft breweries. Regardless of your tastes and preferences, you’ll be sure to find the most flavoursome beer and food to whet your appetite. Whether you try one of the gourmet pizzas or fresh salads, you are sure to enjoy the experience.
Sealegs is a quality brewery and an excellent venue. You will get special service from the Sealegs team. The food is outstanding and the atmosphere is warm. Ask about the cocktail range and the beer paddle.
Responsible Service
We adhere to strict Responsible Service of Alcohol protocols. If you arrive at the tour visibly intoxicated we reserve the right to refuse you access to the tour.
Are you booking on behalf of a Bucks or Hens group?
Please keep in mind that the venues we visit are family friendly. So please:
✗ Don’t wear anything that could be considered offensive
✗ Watch your language
✗ Don’t write yourself off
Our tours are designed for those that share a genuine interest in craft beers and do not encourage gross consumption of alcohol.
WHAT DO I BRING?
- Proof of Age
- Appropriate footwear
- Your confirmation email.
- An Umbrella (weather dependant).
FAQ's
WHERE DO I MEET MY BOAT?
- Our Brewery Tour starts at Howard Smith Wharves Jetty ( https://maps.app.goo.gl/bxFnuEGktiZECJJf7 )
- The tour will also end at Howard Smith Jetty. However, guests are also welcome to stay at the final venue if they want.
ARE FOOD AND DRINKS PROVIDED?
- All guests receive a complimentary drink on board and our partner venues offer a number of deals and/or discounts in the venue
- We do not allow BYO however, you may purchase drinks onboard
IS THERE PARKING AVAILABLE?
- There is ample parking near Howard Smith Wharves
WHAT TIME SHOULD I ARRIVE?
- In order to keep to our schedule, we ask that guests arrive 15 minutes prior to their pick-up time.
WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING?
- We recommend bringing your ID, appropriate footwear (for the boat and venues) and an umbrella pending the weather.
ARE THERE TOILET FACILITIES ON THE BOATS?
- Yes, our boats are equipped with a toilet. All of our partner venues also have toilets and we advise guests to use them as they are more comfortable.
- Please let the crew know if you need to go while we are underway.
WHAT HAPPENS IN THE EVENT OF RAIN?
- River to Bay seeks to run all its tours as planned. Our Boats are fully contained and we will do our best to ensure that passengers do not get wet whilst on the boat.
- We do recommend, however, bringing an umbrella whilst travelling to each venue. If you do not wish to travel due to the weather we can reschedule you or provide a gift voucher that is valid for up to 3 years. However, any cancellations within 48 hours prior to a tour will incur a 100% cancellation fee. Guests requesting a reschedule 48 hours prior to a tour will incur a 50% cancellation fee as per our T&Cs.
WHAT HAPPENS IF WE CANCEL?
- In the event of a cancelled tour, we will do our best to reschedule you to a more suitable date. If there is not one immediately available, we will supply a gift voucher that is valid for 3 years.