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Bundaberg Rum Distillery

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Bundaberg Rum Distillery

Highlights

Duration: 1 Hour

Location: Bundaberg, QLD

Uncover the history of Australia's favourite rum distillery - Bundaberg Rum with an exclusive behind the scenes distillery experience. Book the experience online here for your chance to tour the operational rum distillery, wander through a retired 'Bondstore' that now houses an interactive museum plus end the tour by sampling top shelf rums from the Bundaberg Rum range. The distillery experience begins with entry to the interactive and informative museum to wander through the repurposed 70,000 litre maturation vats that were used to mature and age the rum. See the world's largest collection of rum and discover the history of the well loved 'Bundy Bear' here.

Next, is a 1 hour guided tour inside the Bundaberg Rum distillery to see the giant Molasses wells that can hold up to 5 million litres of Molasses, view the distillation and fermentation process in action and then finish at the Barrel House to hear how the rums are aged and matured for a minimum of 2 years. On completion of the tour, taste any two top shelf rums from the range. The Bundaberg Rum Distillery Experience is a sensory overload as you can see, hear, smell and taste Bundaberg Rum.

Inclusions:

  • Interactive Museum Experience
  • Explore the history of Australias most iconic spirit brand, through a series of repurposed 70,000ltr Rum maturation vats
  • Check out the worlds largest collection of Bundaberg Rum
  • View a National Geographic Megafactories video shot on site about the Bundaberg Rum Distillery
  • Learn the history of Bundy R. Bear
  • After you’ve spent some time exploring the museum, join a guided Distillery Tour into the heart of Bundaberg Rum
  • Visit the famed Molasses wells which can hold up to 10 Olympic swimming pools of liquid at one time
  • Journey through the distillation and fermentation processes
  • 2 samples of top shelf rums at the conclusion of the tour (adult only)
  • Free Wifi

What to bring:

  • Check the weather and come prepared. Some items you might consider include a bottle of water, sunscreen, sunglasses, or a rain jacket

Important Information

Guidelines

  • Fully enclosed shoes are recommended (though not mandatory)
  • Wheelchair and pram friendly, though there are a few rough surfaces so give us a call if you’re worried
  • Cafe & Bar on site
  • 150 carparks, plus caravan parking available
  • The Bundaberg Rum Distillery is a fully-operational working site where highly flammable areas are present. This means:
  • You can't smoke anywhere near the Bundaberg Rum Distillery, including all car parks. We have safe smoking areas marked, so please follow these instructions carefully
  • Due to the risk of ignition, we don’t allow anything with a battery on the tour with you. This includes your camera, phone, and car keys. We have some lockers available for use free of charge prior to joining the tour if you need them
  • If you have a medically necessary device such as a hearing aid or an insulin pump, please let us know in advance
  • Bookings with Bundaberg Rum Distillery are subject to the terms and conditions outlined by the tour provider.

Pricing may change at any time at the discretion of the supplier (prior to purchase). Click the 'Book Now' link on this page for the most up to date pricing and information on this experience.

Photo credits: Bundaberg Rum Distillery via Experience Oz

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