Your Posh Pooch’s Gourmet Day

Have a pampered pet where only the finest will do? Does your pooch maybe get that from you? Here’s a gourmet day trip that’ll thrill your taste buds and make sure your pup feels as special as you know they are.

De Bortoli
This dog-friendly winery is also located in Dixons Creek, and its philosophy of sharing great wine and food with friends and family extends to all family members. Here dogs on leads are welcome to enjoy the lawns and garden areas and keep you company at one of the outdoor tables near the cellar door while you enjoy wine and grazing platters. Pawfect!

Stretch the Legs (all four of them)
Why not stretch the legs at a nearby park or reserve after a tasting and lunch? Pop a lead on your furbaby and enjoy a stroll at one of the region’s pet-friendly parks. The Yarra Glen Recreation Reserve and Showgrounds are pet friendly, with a large off-leash area that’s much loved for its numerous trees perfect for sniffing and open space for chase and fetch. Closer to Nillumbuk, the Hurstbridge Dog Park and Diamond Creek Dog Park are popular with locals and offer plenty of space for walkies.

Looking for More Wineries?
The region is full of wineries happy to roll out the welcome mat for you and your dog. Add more stops to your itinerary by visiting these wineries.

Take Pup to Market
Are you visiting at the weekend? Pair your tasty newly-acquired bottles with farm-fresh smallgoods and specialty treats from one of our pet-inclusive weekend markets. Stock up on jams, sauces, honey, fruit and veg, freshly baked goods, you name it. When it comes to fresh produce and gourmet goods, it doesn’t get much fresher than this. A farmer’s food market is held at the Punt Road Winery on the third Sunday of every month and allows dogs on leads.