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What Happens on a Wine Tour?

By |2021-04-02T09:35:49+10:00July 31st, 2019|Gold Coast|

Those in the know say that the best way to get to know a place is through its people, food and wine. We couldn't agree more! If you've never been on a wine tour, you might be wondering what you can expect from your day out exploring the beautiful Gold Coast hinterland. Why Book a Gold Coast Wine Tour? Decades ago, wine tours were really only found in the most famous wine production areas - think the Loire Valley, Chianti Country and the Rhone. But nowadays, wine tours are increasingly popular in many smaller regions, simply because some wonderful pockets of the world make deliciously tasty wines.  Apart from just being a part of a region's history and culture - taking the time to learn about wine also let's you learn about the climate, [...]

Why we’re rated the best Gold Coast winery tour

By |2020-03-19T18:36:13+10:00July 23rd, 2019|Gold Coast|

We're not ones to toot our own horn…but alongside earning a Certificate of Excellence from Tripadvisor for the service that we provide our valued customers, we're excited that we are the highest rated wine tour on the Gold Coast on Google. That means ordinary people, just like you and I, provide their reviews of our business and we are the highest rated wine tour company located right here on the Gold Coast. From everyone here at Pineapple Tours, we’d like to thank you for recommending us to everyone searching for a great wine tour in South East Queensland! Our most popular tour is our Full Day Mount Tamborine Winery Tour, offered at an affordable price with an incredibly high-quality product offering from our venues that has made us the most popular winery tour operating from [...]

Top 6 Red Wine Types

By |2020-03-19T18:37:09+10:00July 10th, 2019|Gold Coast, Brisbane|

Wine types derive from the sort of grape found in the wine producing process, although wine beverage labels sometime make reference to the region where the grape was produced as opposed to the grape itself. In Australia, we have a tendency to label our wines following the grape, as opposed to the region your wine is made. Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Sauvignon (cah-ber-nay so-vin-yong) may be the name of your wine, along with the grape, that is famous for becoming among the world's finest crimson varietals. Characteristics - Serious red in coloring, Cabernet is really a beautiful channel to full-bodied, dried wine. It includes a hearty, complex flavour evoking feelings of dark-colored currants and blackberries. Customarily, the wine is certainly aged in oak, gives it an oaky, vanilla taste. It includes a particularly smooth, great finish. [...]

Wine and Celebration – They Go Hand in Hand

By |2020-03-19T18:38:14+10:00July 9th, 2019|Gold Coast|

When we ask why wine is so intrinsically linked with celebrations and social events; more so than any other drink. Wine's place in history seems to have always been right in front of our eyes. Even in earliest recorded history, wine seems to have been enjoyed by many - from royalty to the common layperson. Early memories we may have of wine come from the bible -  turning water into fine wine at a wedding celebration, or even the Last Supper where wine accompanied the meal. In total, there are more than 235 mentions of wine in the Bible. Have you ever wondered why wine has become a drink associated with celebrations, of welcomes, of friendships and even something to be enjoyed as a quiet moment of self reward? Great people through the ages talk [...]

Best Gold Coast Rooftop Bars

By |2019-01-28T05:56:31+10:00January 28th, 2019|Gold Coast|

With near perfect weather all year round, and beautiful views wherever you look – the Gold Coast is the ideal place to enjoy a few drinks on a roof top where you can catch a cool evening breeze and see the sun set. Roof top bars are a relatively new concept to the Coast, so here are our pick of places to go.   Gotham Bar and Grill   Located in Runaway Bay to the north, Gotham offers a trendy New York style menu with sophisticated cocktails and tasty steaks. The two level venue has an indoor seating area with large glass windows for those who enjoy the view but don’t like the outdoors. Upstairs, you can take in views of the nearby Broadwater and enjoy your delicious food and drinks.   Island Rooftop   [...]

Five Great Gold Coast Hotels

By |2019-01-28T05:57:54+10:00January 20th, 2019|Gold Coast|

The Gold Coast is a location with a lot of hotels to choose from, so many in fact that you may find a little confusing about where you want to when you visit the city.   Here we review five great hotels that are ideal for your stay.   QT Surfers Paradise   Although an older building, the refurbishment of QT in 2011 provided a trendy vibe to this hotel, which features the ever popular Stingray Lounge cocktail bar, and the Bazaar buffet – which is considered one of the best on the Gold Coast. QT is centrally located, just one block back from the beach and close to the Surfers Paradise nightspots.   Reflections Coolangatta   To the south of the coast, Reflections is an ideal spot for you to enjoy the laid back [...]

Five Must-Do’s on your Gold Coast tour

By |2019-01-07T05:52:35+10:00December 11th, 2018|Gold Coast|

Located in the most south-eastern corner of Queensland, the coastal city of Gold Coast is considered as one of the greatest holiday destinations that Australia has to offer. The huge range of different activities and points of interest that are unique to this city will satiate even the most discriminating traveler. What's more, because these attractions and activities offer an almost endless range of choice for every type of traveler, a visit to the Gold Coast may be one of the most memorable experiences you will ever have. To make the most of your Gold Coast tour package, why not indulge in a few of these great places: Surfers Paradise Beachfront Markets For travelers who love to collect memorabilia, and even for those who just love to spend time shopping, the Beachfront Markets of Surfers [...]

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