If you're interested in finding out a little bit more about the brewing process and seeing, first hand, how we make your favourite brands, come along to one of our breweries for a tour.
Breweries in Australia where tours are available:
Breweries in New Zealand where tours are available:
Castlemaine Perkins
185 Milton Road
Milton
Queensland, Australia
Tel: (07) 3361 7597
When can I go?
Tours are held Monday to Friday on the hour from 10am to 4pm. Wednesdays at 6pm and Saturdays at 10.30am, 11am and midday.
How much does it cost?
The cost of the tour is $20 for adults and $18 for students and concessions.
What will I see?
Your personalised tour will enable you to see first hand the traditional brewing techniques which make Castlemaine beers famous, as well as sample the nostalgia that make XXXX a Queensland icon.
Other Information
Please make your booking on-line via our new XXXX Ale House website - www.xxxx.com.au\alehouse. Alternatively, you can call us on 07 3361 7597.
Malt Shovel Brewery
There's always a lively calendar of events at the Malt Shovel. The range of events includes:
Meet the Brewers
Informal evenings at a pub, to meet the brewers and discuss a topic close to everyone's heart - the secrets of beer. You may even be lucky and meet one of James Squires' descendants.
Beer Dinners
A wonderful way to introduce friends to the culinary delights of matching beer and food. Always held in fine dining restaurants, Chuck and his team work with the chef to compose an entertaining and informative evening of dinner and beer tasting. More than 10 beers are handpicked for matching with the fine food.
Other Information
More details on all events at the Malt Shovel's own website: www.maltshovel.com.au.
South Australian Brewing Company
107 Port Road
Thebarton
South Australia, Australia
Tel: (08) 8354 8888
When can I go?
On a booking basis of 10 People or more on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays at 10.30am.
Prior bookings are essential.
The tour takes approximately 1.5 hours.
What will I see?
All the raw materials, fermentation cellars, the brewhouse, keg handling, canning and bottling lines.
How much does it cost?
$10 per head
Group bookings must be a minimum of 10 people (minimum payment of $100 per group).
Other information?
Visitors must wear closed, flat shoes for their safety. Children under 12 years of age can not be admitted. No cameras are allowed.
Swan Brewery
25 Baile Road
Canning Vale
Perth, Australia
Tel: 08 9350 0651, Monday to Wednesday, 9.00-3.00pm.
When can I go and how much does it cost?
Tours of the Swan Brewery in Canning Vale are held on Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday at 10.00am or 12.00noon and Thursday (mornings only at 10.00am). Other suitable times can be arranged on request. Evening tours are open to the public on Tuesday at 6.30pm. The tour costs $15.00 per person and prior bookings are essential.
Tours are also conducted on Wednesday evenings at 6.30pm and are reserved for specialist fundraising groups. A minimum of 25 guests is required.
Other Information
Prior bookings are essential for all tours and can be made by phoning our Tour Office direct on 08 9350 0222.
Lionzone
380 Khyber Pass Road
Newmarket
Auckland, New Zealand
Tel: (09) 358 8366
How do I book?
Phone: (09) 358 8366 or Email: bookings@lionzone.co.nz or visit our website http://www.lionzone.co.nz/.
When can I visit?
Tours daily commencing at 9.30am, 12.15pm and 3.00pm. Bookings recommended.
How much does it cost?
Adult $15.00
Child (5-15 years) (children under 5 are free) $7.50
Student/Senior Citizen (with ID) $12.00
Family (two adults and maximum of four children) $40.00
Adult Groups (minimum of ten adult visitors) $12.00 per ticket
Child Groups (minimum of ten children visitors eg: school) $6.00 per ticket
Student/Senior Groups (min. of ten student/senior citizens) $10.00 per ticket
What will I see?
LIONZONE offers an innovative, entertaining and educational beer experience where visitors will have the opportunity to see, touch, smell and taste the essence that is beer. Lionzone is situated at Lion Breweries, Auckland New Zealand - the home of Lion Red, New Zealand's biggest beer brand, and Steinlager, Lion's flagship international beer.
Speights Brewery Tour
200 Rattray Street
Dunedin, New Zealand
Tel: (03) 477 9480
When can I go?
Daily tours (Bookings essential):
Monday - Thursday - 10:00am, 12:00pm, 2:00pm, 6:00pm & 7:00pm
Friday - 10:00am, 12:00pm, 2:00pm, 4:00pm & 6:00pm
Saturday & Sunday - 10:00am, 12:00pm, 2:00pm & 4:00pm
Other tour times available for groups bookings of 10 or more, by prior arrangement. Extra tours run during peak season.
Speight's Heritage Centre Shop
Open daily 9:30am to 5:00pm and until 7:00pm Monday to Thursday (open to the public)
How much does it cost?
Adult $17.00
Child (5-17yrs) $ 6.00
Student/Senior Citizens $14.00
Family (2 adults and maximum 4 children) $38.00
Please note that an adult must accompany children 15 years of age and under.