Balancing Heart Vineyard

Balancing Heart Vineyard is a family-owned cellar door on Old Wallangarra Road in Wyberba, in the Granite Belt wine region near Stanthorpe. It is genuinely dog friendly, with well-behaved dogs welcome inside the cellar door, on the covered verandah, and out in the gardens, plus the short walk to the vineyard's signature heart-shaped balancing rock.

Dog access. Dogs are allowed on the verandah, in the garden seating, and inside the cellar door itself, which is more generous than most wineries. Water bowls are put out for pets. Staff ask that dogs stay well-behaved and supervised around other guests and the resident wildlife.

Known for. The heart-shaped balancing rock among the vines, wood-fired pizza served in the garden, and a relaxed cellar door tasting of the vineyard's contemporary wines. Reviewers also mention the sunset views and fire pit.

Getting there. 221 Old Wallangarra Road, Wyberba QLD 4382, just off the New England Highway near Girraween National Park. On-site parking is available.

Nearby with the dogs. Girraween National Park is minutes away, but Queensland national parks do not allow dogs on hiking trails, so stick to on-leash time in the picnic areas if you detour there. The Campfire Cottage, a short drive down the road, is a pet-friendly stay if you want to make a weekend of it. Several other Granite Belt cellar doors nearby also welcome dogs outdoors.

Go on a mild afternoon for the garden seating and fire pit, and book ahead if you want pizza, since it is a popular weekend spot in the Granite Belt.

Sources

• Dog Friendly Cellar Doors - Granite Belt Wine Country · granitebeltwinecountry.com.au
• Pet friendly winery - Balancing Heart Vineyard - Tripadvisor · tripadvisor.com.au

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