16 Best Dog Friendly Wineries & Walks in Granite Belt / Stanthorpe

By | October 11, 2019 |

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16 Best Dog Friendly Wineries & Walks in Granite Belt

At 1000 metres elevation, the air seems fresher, the sky more blue around the dog friendly wineries in Granite Belt Wine Country. Discover a landscape of dramatic beauty and diversity with four distinct seasons – log fires (and occasional snow) in winter and cool summer nights where you can escape the swelter of the coast.

The Granite Belt is an outstanding place to grow wine grapes, apples, strawberries and all kinds of stone fruit and vegetables. And at important shows throughout Australia, Granite Belt wineries are winning trophies and gold medals. Visit a host of dog friendly wineries and cellar doors and chat to the people who grow the grapes and make the wine.

Here are our picks for the best dog friendly places to visit but before let’s have a look at some of the dog friendly accommodation options in the area.

Dog Friendly Accommodation

Dog Friendly House | Broadwater

Guests 6 | Bedrooms 3 | Bathrooms 2

Privately set on 18 acres made up of typical Granite Belt native bushland, rock formations, fields, nature and Australian wildlife. Staying at this dog friendly haven with your dog means you can relax and truly experience the peaceful country scenery and a unique property all to yourself. Whether you are looking for a relaxing retreat, a romantic getaway, an escape from the busy city lifestyle, or to celebrate anniversaries, birthdays, or other special occasions, Merlot Mountain will deliver excellence and quality.

Furry features include bowls, bedding, treats, poo bags and doggie towels!

Dog Friendly Farm Stay | Undercliffe

Guests 8 | Bedrooms 3 | Bathrooms 1

Undercliff Farm is a mixture of cattle and self sufficient farming with the diversity of hosting events and guests at the dog friendly 3 Bedroom Farm Cottage. We love to socialize but at the same time we respect your privacy and time out of your own busy lifestyles.

The farm cottage is fully self contained with a reverse cycle aircon for the chilly nights and frosty mornings during winter. Natural bushland combined with wide open spaces. Unfenced dams and waterways. Undercliffe Falls is a short drive. We have a motorbike riding tracks out back.

Dog Friendly Wineries

1. Ridgemill Estate

218 Donges Road, Ballandean

Unwind with a glass of wine in this friendly cellar door or on the outdoor deck with your pup overlooking the magnificent estate. Choose from a selection of local produce and enjoy a picnic on the lawn or gather around the fireplace during winter.

2. Robert Channon Wines

Bradley Lane, Amiens

There’s plenty of outdoor space and outdoor seating to enjoy lunch or glasses of wine with your canine pals. The onsite restaurant, Paola’s Winemaker Kitchen offers a pet-friendly dining area in the courtyard – so you can sip some wine, enjoy a delicious meal, while your pet has a run around in the garden.

3. Boireann Wines

26 Donnellys Castle Road, The Summit

Known as one of the prettiest vineyards in the Granite Belt, the vines of Boireann Wines are nestled in a small valley surrounded by huge granite boulders, which inspired the name (gaelic for “rocky place”). The altitude of 875 metres above sea level provides a cool climate, and the wines display typical characters of pepper and spice with intense varietal flavours. Dogs are welcome to join owners for tastings in the outdoor area and there are water bowls available.

4. Summit Estate

291 Granite Belt Drive, Thulimbah

This winery is very dog friendly, with pets welcome inside and outside the cellar door and a water bowl available. And how about that sunset!

5. Harrington Glen Estate

88 Townsend Road, Glen Alpin

Harrington Glen Estate is a boutique family winery located in the Granite Belt of South East Queensland and has won numerous awards for their variety of big and bold wines. The winery accepts furry visitors but prefer them to be on a leash at all times.

6. Casley Mount Hutton

94 Mount Hutton Road, Greenlands

Casley Mount Hutton are happy for visitors to bring dogs for a wine tasting. There is plenty of space for dogs to run around outside at this secluded winery in the countryside outside Stanthorpe.

7. Rumbalara Estate Wines

137 Fletcher Road, Fletcher

Dogs are welcome to join owners in the Cellar Door but must be kept on a leash at all times.

8. Symphony Hill Wines

2017 Eukey Road, Ballandean

Symphony Hill Wines embodies the cutting edge, neo-vino wine movement that dares to take Australian wines in fresh and exciting directions. The award-winning winery accomodates pooches, with sheltered outdoor areas and water bowls are available for thirsty pets. Dogs must be on a leash (outdoor tastings only).

9. Aventine Wines

86 Watters Road, Ballandean

Open daily, the staff at Aventine Wines are always happy to welcome owners and their furry pals into the Cellar Door.

10. Twisted Gum Wines

2253 Eukey Road, Ballandean

Dogs are more than welcome to join owners for tastings on the gorgeous heritage style verandah.

11. Just Red Wines

2370 Eukey Road, Ballandean

Pack up the car and make your way to this boutique winery in the Granite Belt region of Queensland. As the name suggests, they are specialists in red wine. Pooches are welcome to join owners in the cellar door, as long as they are kept on a leash at all times.

12. Sancerre Estate

60 Zambelli Road, Ballandean

Dogs are welcome by arrangement, so mention you pooch when you phone to book your wine tasting (tastings are by appointment only)

13. Girraween Estate

41 Hickling Lane, Wyberba

The winery encourages well-behaved dogs for a visit. On or off leash outside is fine and there are plenty of shady spots for them to sit at the cellar door entrance while owners wine taste within view inside.

Dog Friendly Walks & Hikes

14. Quart Pot Creek

Leslie Parade, Stanthorpe

The pretty Quart Pot Creek meanders through granite country and natural bushland, passes through the town of Stanthorpe, and continues out through the south-west, where it meets Spring Creek to form the Severn River.

15. Donnelly’s Castle

Donnelly’s Castle Road, Pozieres

Although there isn’t an actual ‘castle’ at Donnelly’s Castle, it’s a popular short walk for exploring giant granite boulders that you and your pup won’t want to miss out on.

16. Storm King Dam

Eukey Road, Stanthorpe

Storm King Dam rests in a picturesque rural setting with many water birds and is an ideal spot for picnics with your canine companion. The dam is to the south-east of Stanthorpe and is accessed via Eukey Road. The southern part, near the causeway, is best for swimming with dogs, as powered crafts are not allowed in the narrow tail of the dam.

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