Explore Rutherglen
A place where tradition and creativity meet.
Rutherglen is one of Australia’s most distinguished wine regions, celebrated for bold reds, iconic fortifieds, and a new wave of innovative varietals.
Beyond the cellar doors, you’ll find river landscapes, cycling trails, and a food scene that champions local produce.
It’s a destination for those who appreciate craft, character, and a slower pace done well.
Things To Do
What's On
Super Tuscan Friday at James and Co
Anzac Day at St Leonards Vineyard
Sourdough Basics – Bread Baking Workshop
Roast for a Reason at The Victoria Rutherglen
Music on the Murray at St Leonards Vineyard
North East Nights at The Victoria Rutherglen
Rutherglen Market
Mother’s Day at Cofield Wines
John Gehrig Wines Turns 50
Rutherglen Reimagined at The Victoria Rutherglen
Trivia in the Vines – Music and Minds
Roam Rutherglen Winery Walkabout
The Dark Side of Wine
Legend and Lore Fireside Dinner
History
From Generation to Generation
It has been said that while Rutherglen was founded as a gold rush town, the real wealth existed in the few inches of topsoil, made rich and fertile by the Murray River and Lake Moodemere.
For more than 160 years winemakers and their families have called Rutherglen home and this special layer of dirt has produced vineyards and internationally acclaimed wines, from fortifieds and complex reds to new styles and varietals by a new and adventurous generation of makers and minds, staking their claim on the luscious soil.
How to Find Us
Only 300kms from Melbourne and 600kms from Sydney, Rutherglen is accessible by road, by air into Albury and by rail to Wangaratta.
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We acknowledge the original custodians of these lands. The people of the rivers and the hills have walked these lands for thousands of years as well as today,
and we pay respects to the elders of the past, present and emerging.
Rutherglen Reimagined is back!
An immersive, roam-at-your-own-pace night where every space brings a different vibe, a different pour and a different bite. Hosted by @thevictoriarutherglen, it’s a celebration of the makers and producers who make this region so special, with live music from Minnie & The Moonrakers building to a high-energy finale.
It sold out last year, and tickets are $89pp, so if it’s on your list… don’t leave it too late.
Featuring regional favourites including The Convent Brewery, Morris of Rutherglen, Stanton & Killeen, Milawa Cheese Company, Murray River Smokehouse, Parker Pies, Rich Glen Estate, Savoy Truffle Co + more.
📍 The Victoria Hotel Rutherglen
🕰️ Friday 29 May 2026, 6:30 pm 10:30 pm
🎟️ Tickets via @thevictoriarutherglen website
Roam Rutherglen is back this King’s Birthday long weekend with big energy and bold outfits.
For over 50 years, this iconic event has been where good times and great wine collide. Think 17 standout wineries, live music, buzzing cellar doors and dance‑floor energy - plus familiar favourites and unexpected gems (hello Muscat cocktails).
Tickets are on sale now via the link in bio. Gather your crew and grab yours now!
@winerutherglen
Mild weather, vines changing colour and a full day out. It’s hard to beat autumn in Rutherglen.
Here`s our picks for a great day out:
Hire an e-bike from @rutherglenebikehire and cruise the Rutherglen Loops at your own pace. Then swing into @debortolirutherglen to check out the Aboriginal Exhibitions Gallery before ending the day with dinner and drinks at @thevictoriarutherglen. Take your time - there`s plenty of cellar doors, local shops and hidden gems along the way.
Rutherglen - right on your doorstep.
Plan your perfect day → explorerutherglen.com.au
Just a few minutes from Rutherglen, the River Loop walk in Wahgunyah is a genuinely beautiful way to spend a school holidays morning (or honestly, any morning).
It`s 4km along the banks of the Murray. Flat, easy, unsealed and sealed riverside paths under towering gums. You can walk it in under an hour or cycle it in 20 minutes. The kids can dip their toes in at the sandy beach at Willows Reserve. Everyone can slow down and actually breathe for a bit.
Pack a picnic, download the Rutherglen Loops map and make a morning of it.
Rutherglen and Chiltern - right on your doorstep.
Plan your perfect day → explorerutherglen.com.au
Easter long weekend is lining up as a beauty in Rutherglen and Wahgunyah. Check out what’s on:
• Thu 2 April – ‘Estrela’ launch | @stantonkilleen 3–6pm
• Sat 4 April – Music on the Murray | @stleonardswine 12–3pm
• Sat 4 + Sun 5 April – Easter Picnic | @campbellswines 10am–4pm
• Sat 4 + Sun 5 April – An Autumn Easter | @pfeifferwines Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 10am-5pm
• Sat 4 + Sun 5 April – Easter Family Fun Days | @cofieldwines 12–4pm
• Sun 5 April – Liam Dalby | @jamesandcowines 3–6pm
See you there!
