Food and Wine
Sip, Swirl & Stay: A Dog-Friendly Guide to Glenmaggie Wines and Central Gippsland’s Cellar Doors
Central Gippsland’s wine scene is one of Victoria’s best-kept secrets, and Glenmaggie Wines in Tinamba West is the standout for anyone travelling with a dog: a genuinely dog-friendly, family-run cellar door just up the road from Happy Days, with award-winning wines, a share-style menu, and views over the vines. Round out the weekend with a stop at Blue Gables Winery near Maffra, a drive to The Vines on Avon at Stratford, and a wine-focused dinner at Tinamba Hotel. Stay dog-friendly at Happy Days Accommodation in Tinamba, with five acres for your pup to explore and a gas spa for you to enjoy at the end of the day.
Read MoreMicro-Weddings in Central Gippsland: Why Intimate Is the New Extraordinary
Central Gippsland is quietly becoming one of Victoria’s best-kept secrets for intimate weddings, with stunning venues, rolling farmland, and mountain backdrops just two hours from Melbourne. From the award-winning Tinamba Hotel to vineyard settings at Blue Gables and heritage homesteads at Mewburn Park and Amarti, the region has everything a micro-wedding needs. And when it comes to housing your wedding party, Happy Days Accommodation in Tinamba ticks every box: ensuited rooms, a beautiful rotunda for ceremonies, gardens perfect for golden-hour photos, and hosts who genuinely care about making your celebration feel extraordinary.
Read MoreThe Ultimate Foodie Weekend: Dine at Tinamba Hotel & Stay at Happy Days
Planning a visit to the award-winning Tinamba Hotel? Forget the designated driver debate and discover the ultimate ‘Dine & Stay’ experience at Happy Days Accommodation. Located just a short stroll from the restaurant, we offer the perfect foodie escape. Read our complete 48-hour itinerary featuring local wineries, gourmet cheese, and luxury country relaxation.
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