Loira Vines

Loira Vines is a boutique, husband-and-wife operated vineyard on the West Tamar Highway in Loira, Tasmania. The key detail for dog owners: dogs are welcome in the outdoor courtyard and garden area, which is the practical seating option given the small indoor cellar door.

The dog setup. Keep your dog on lead and well-behaved at all times. The outdoor rustic courtyard is where you will sit for a tasting or a platter, and it pays to ask the owners first when you arrive. Water availability is not confirmed, so bring your own water bowl.

Known for. Wine tastings across Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris and Shiraz, plus craft ciders, gin, pale ale and local produce platters from the Tamar Valley. Everything is produced on-site at this 5.5-acre family-run operation.

Getting there. 1275 West Tamar Hwy, Loira, TAS 7275, directly on the highway north of Exeter. On-site parking is available at the vineyard.

Nearby with the dogs. Make a day of it in the West Tamar area. Burn off energy first at the Exeter Fenced Dog Park, then grab a coffee at The Cabin before your tasting. If one winery is not enough, Moores Hill Estate in Sidmouth is another dog-friendly cellar door option in the region.

Suits a relaxed afternoon for owners who want a tasting and a platter without leaving the dog in the car.

Sources

• Loira Vines | Food and drink - Discover Tasmania · discovertasmania.com.au
• Loira Vines - All You SHOULD Know Before You Go · tripadvisor.com.au
• Loira Vines - Cellar door & Vineyard · loiravines.com.au

Compiled from public sources and verified listings. Always confirm current rules with the venue or council before you travel.