A long lunch among the vines at O'Reilly's Canungra Valley Vineyards, a wander through Canungra village, and your own driver so nobody has to watch their glass. The vineyard is about 45 minutes from Surfers Paradise, in the valley below Lamington National Park.
Driver for the day fares
Per vehicle, for up to 3 passengers in my late-model Lexus RX 350h Luxury hybrid SUV. GST, tolls and waiting time included.
- $65 an hour, with a 4-hour minimum
- $480 for a full 8-hour day
Tastings, meals and tours aren't included. Book those directly with the venue, or tell me your plan and I'll help you time it.
Free cancellation: cancel up to 6 hours before pick-up for a full refund.
About the vineyard
O'Reilly's Canungra Valley Vineyards was established in 1998 by the O'Reilly family, the same family behind O'Reilly's Rainforest Retreat up in Lamington National Park. The property sits along Canungra Creek, with the historic Kiloween homestead, a cellar door and verandahs looking over the vines.
- Address: 852 Lamington National Park Road, Canungra
- Cellar door: open 10 am to 4 pm, closed Christmas Day and Good Friday (per the O'Reilly's website)
- Weekends: local musicians often play on weekends
Check the O'Reilly's website for current hours, lunch and events before you go.
A suggested day
Canungra is in Queensland, so there's no time zone to worry about.
- 10:00 am: pick-up in Surfers Paradise
- 10:45 am: arrive at O'Reilly's Canungra Valley Vineyards for a tasting
- 12:00 pm: a long lunch at the vineyard
- 2:00 pm: a wander through Canungra village
- 3:00 pm: the drive home, back in Surfers around 4 pm
That fits comfortably in about 6 hours. Want a full day? Add Tamborine Mountain for more cellar doors, the distillery and Gallery Walk.
Another cellar door in the valley: Sarabah Estate Vineyard
Sarabah Estate Vineyard is also in the Canungra valley, at the foot of Lamington National Park, with wood-fired pizza at the cellar door. Tastings need to be booked ahead, so tell me when you book and I'll fit it into your day.
- Address: 46 Rymera Road, Sarabah
Opening days can change, so check with Sarabah Estate before you go.
Worth timing your visit around
Canungra Village Markets
Held on the second Sunday of each month at Moriarty Park, 8 am to 1 pm.
Scenic Rim Eat Local Month
A month of long lunches, farm tours and tastings across the region, from 28 May to 30 June 2027. Many events sell out, so book tickets early, then book your driver.
Good to know
Can you pick us up from Brisbane?
Yes, the hourly rate is the same wherever I pick you up.
Can we add other stops?
Yes, it's your day. Add a lookout, a rainforest walk or another cellar door, and stay as long as you like.
For other days out, see all my services or read the FAQ.
Gold Coast Private Driver is an independent operator and is not affiliated with O'Reilly's or any venue listed.