Secret Wine Garden

Secret Wine Garden is the secluded outdoor garden at Manor Estate, a boutique winery and accommodation property on Saddlebags Road in Kangarilla, about ten minutes from McLaren Vale, and it is the part of the estate where dogs on lead are welcome while you work through a glass or a tasting.

The dog setup

Dogs are welcome on lead in the outdoor Secret Wine Garden itself, a few steps from the estate accommodation. The manor house and indoor cellar spaces are not for dogs, so the garden is your spot. Bring your own water bowl rather than relying on one being out. The estate also runs dog-friendly accommodation on the property, which listing sites report carries a nightly pet fee, so confirm that when booking.

The vibe

Manor Estate pours its own boutique wines in an upmarket, quiet setting, and the garden is popular for relaxed tastings and small private events rather than a busy walk-in cellar-door crowd. This is an appointment and events-focused property, so confirm availability before you drive out. Weekend garden hours run Saturday 10am to 5pm and Sunday 12pm to 5pm, with weekdays closed.

Max: this estate trades on its serenity, so a settled dog matters more than usual here. Skip the visit if yours is a barker in new places.

Getting there and parking

The address is 40 Saddlebags Road, Kangarilla, roughly a 45 to 50 minute drive from Adelaide and about ten minutes from central McLaren Vale, with on-site parking.

Pair it with

For a run off the lead, Happy Houndz Adventure Park is in Kangarilla itself, and the Willunga Basin Trail handles a longer on-lead walk. Willa Coffee Shop in Willunga covers the morning coffee. The wider day out is on the McLaren Vale destination page.

The broader list runs through the South Australia dog friendly winery guide and the Kangarilla destination page.