Blue Sky Brewery Bar & Restaurant

  Australia

• Queensland: 
Cairns,  Queensland

Description: Blue Sky Brewery Bar & Restaurant is a world-class venue and attraction located right in the heart of Cairns in Lake Street, and opened to the public on 4th August 2008.

With its bar, restaurant and function rooms, Blue Sky Brewery attracts locals and visitors alike, with its selection of boutique beers brewed onsite, comprehensive wine cellar, diverse modern cuisine, and dynamic, yet relaxed Tropical North Queensland atmosphere.

As our brewery is located onsite, customers will experience beer at its freshest, coming straight to the bar taps from the tanks. All of Blue Sky's handcrafted beers are unpasteurized and brewed naturally, giving a distinct depth of flavour and fresh taste not found in mass-produced beers made by larger commercial breweries. Choose from a variety of beers, including seasonal specialty brews and local's favorites, with alcohol ranging from 3% to 6%. We source the finest malts, yeast and hops from around the world and combine with pristine Cairns water to produce truly premium beers that compete with the world's best.

Opening hours: 10am - 12am Sun - Thurs, 10am - 2am Fri + Sat.

Regular brewery tours are conducted throughout the day, giving insight into the craft brewing process.

A knowledgeable guide will talk you through the main stages of brewing, with the highlight at the end of the tour: samples of a selection of beers for your tasting pleasure. Visitors can then learn more about the region's history of beer brewing in the Brewseum.

Tour Times: Daily at 11am, 3pm, & 6pm.

Duration: 20 minutes (approx).

Cost: $10 Adult; $5 Children (Under 10s free).

Paddle Tasting: $6 Barron Paddle Tasting (3 beer selection); $12 Tully Paddle Tasting (6 beer selection).

Minimum of 6 people / maximum of 20 people for each Brewery Tour.

Highlights: Discover the highlights of Cairns with a small and personalized bike tour, lead by experienced, knowledgeable and fun guides.

Commencing in April 2009, tours will depart from the new Blue Sky Brewery Bar & Restaurant, 34-42 Lake Street, Cairns. The itinerary will include Cairns Harbour, The Esplanade and Lagoon, mangroves, Cairns Botanic Gardens, Centenary Lakes, and the Pioneer Cemetery, returning to the Brewery for a tour and explanation of the brewery process, followed by sample tastings and a delicious lunch in the Restaurant.

    * Departs daily at 8:30am and concludes at 1:30pm.
    * Includes informative commentary, comfortable bicycles, safety equipment (helmet), and water.
    * Minimum group size: 2, maximum group size: 12
    * Minimum age 13 years.
    * Persons under 18 have non-alcoholic tastings and must be accompanied by an adult.
    * Afternoon departures for groups only.

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Australia in Groups

Typically Participants Work in Groups

Application Process Involves:

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

The CaPTA Group's Mission Statement: The CaPTA Group operates highly successful tourist operations in and around Cairns in Tropical North Queensland, Australia. Locally owned and operated by the Woodward family of Cairns, the name stands for Cairns and Port Trips & Attractions.

Year Founded: 1976