A wine trail with a difference

GET ready to leash up, sip up and sniff out some fun because on Saturday, October 11 October, the Coonawarra wine region will host its first-ever Woof & Wine Walk – a quirky, tail-wagging cellar door trail designed for wine lovers and their furry best friends.

From puppuccinos to pup pedicures, this is not your average wine tasting. Participants (both two- and four-legged) will stroll between six iconic wineries, enjoying tastings, gourmet bites, and a host of dog-friendly experiences along the way.

“We wanted to create an event that celebrates the fun, laid-back lifestyle of our region – while also welcoming the growing number of dog-loving travellers,” says Dan Redman, co-organiser of the event.“It’s a unique and relaxed day out for the whole family – dogs, kids, and all. We’re encouraging visitors to make a weekend of it and enjoy everything Coonawarra and the Limestone Coast have to offer.”

Highlights include:

· Six cellar doors with dog-friendly experiences

· Take-home tasting glass for humans

· A welcome gift for each pup

· A donation to animal welfare charities RSPCA SA and South East Animal Welfare League (SEAWL)

· Contests like Best Dressed Dog and Dog & Owner Lookalike

· Yappy Hour, paw-sonalised wine labels, and a dog treat market

The event is self-paced and relaxed, offering a unique new way to explore one of South Australia’s most celebrated wine regions.

Tickets start at $35 (early bird pricing ends 13 September) and spots are expected to fill quickly.

Whether you’re a Coonawarra local or a visitor with a taste for wine and wet noses, the Woof & Wine Walk is set to be a highlight on the spring event calendar.

Event Details

Date: Saturday 11 October 2025

Location: Start & finish at DiGiorgio Family Wines, Riddoch Hwy,

Coonawarra SATickets & Info: https://events.humanitix.com/coonawarra-woof-and-wine-walk

Website: https://coonawarrawalkingtrail.com.au

Participating wineries: DiGiorgio Family Wines, Zema Estate, Ottelia Wines, Redman Wines, Brand’s Laira and Wynns Coonawarra Estate.