Destination
Dog-friendly Yarra Valley
Melbourne's wine region with multiple dog-welcoming cellar doors
Best season: Spring-autumn (winter pretty but cold)
What to know
- Cellar door circuit (Yering Station, Domaine Chandon outdoor area)
- Healesville Sanctuary = no dogs (warn about this)
- Sunday lunch culture — many wineries have dog-friendly garden lunches
- Avoid harvest (Feb-Mar) for accommodation pricing