Oakridge Wines

Oakridge is a modern, premium winery on the Maroondah Highway at Coldstream, with a well-regarded cellar door and restaurant set against the vineyards. Dogs are welcome in the outdoor areas, which makes a top-tier tasting stop workable with one along.

The dog setup. Well-behaved dogs are welcome in the designated outdoor seating, such as the patio and decking over the vines, rather than inside the restaurant or tasting room. There is lawn and garden where a dog can be with you under control, on a lead. Water bowls are often available, but pack a collapsible bowl. If you plan to eat, call ahead to confirm terrace space, since the dog-friendly seating is outdoors and can fill.

Good to know. Oakridge is known for cool-climate chardonnay and pinot noir and a strong produce-led restaurant, with Sustainable Winegrowing Australia certification and panoramic valley views. It is a polished destination, so the outdoor terrace is the part to plan around with a dog.

Getting there. On-site parking at 864 Maroondah Hwy, with EV charging points, about an hour from the Melbourne CBD.

Nearby with the dogs. Several Coldstream and Healesville wineries and distilleries have dog-friendly outdoor areas, and the Yarra Valley regional parks nearby suit a walk.

Call ahead for a terrace table at busy times, and aim for a weekday for the calmest run. Good for a refined lunch without leaving the dog behind.

Sources

• Oakridge Wines | Winery in Coldstream - Yarra Valley · restaurantsyarravalley.com.au

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