The Barrel @ Clouds Vineyard Maleny

The Barrel @ Clouds Vineyard sits on Landsborough Maleny Road at Bald Knob, a giant barrel-shaped tasting room and kitchen set in a vineyard with a big grassed area around it. The draw for dog owners is plenty of outdoor seating and lawn, so the dog has room to settle while you work through a tasting flight or grab breakfast.

The dog setup. Dogs are welcome on-leash across the outdoor seating and the surrounding grass. Concrete paths make it easy to get around with a dog or a pram. Water bowls are generally out in the shaded areas, but bring your own backup on a hot day.

Good to know. It trades on local Sunshine Coast hinterland wine and craft beer tasting flights, plus a casual breakfast and lunch menu. The setting is relaxed and family-friendly with vineyard views. Open daily, generally 10am to 4pm, though confirm hours before a long drive.

Getting there. It is on the main road between Landsborough and Maleny, with ample on-site parking, so access is straightforward.

Nearby with the dogs. Gardners Falls is a short drive and a popular on-leash walk. The Maleny town trail and the Maple Street strip are both easy leashed strolls to round out the day.

Best mid-morning before the lunch crowd, when the lawn is quiet and there is shade to spare.

Sources

• The Barrel at Clouds Vineyard, Bald Knob - Tripadvisor · tripadvisor.com.au
• The Barrel at Clouds Vineyard · thebarrelatcloudsvineyard.com.au
• The Barrel @ Clouds Vineyard - AGFG · agfg.com.au

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