Destination
Dog-friendly Hunter Valley
Australia's most-visited wine region with surprising number of dog-welcoming cellar doors and rural cottages
Best season: Year-round (heat in Jan-Feb, fog in Jun)
What to know
- Cellar door etiquette — outdoor areas only, water bowls provided
- Avoid harvest (Feb-Apr) for accommodation — pricey + crowded
- Weekend vs midweek pricing — half the cost midweek, twice the vibe
- Driving with a dog through wine country — break schedule, water stops
- Hunter Valley pet-friendly walking trails (Werakata, etc.)