Rutherglen

The Rutherglen Wine Experience and Visitor Information Centre is geared for your getaway 🚴

If you’re planning a cycling trip, or dreaming of a holiday with bikes involved, Victoria’s High Country is your ultimate destination.

As a proud Ride High Country Preferred business, the Rutherglen Visitor Information Centre has everything you and your bike need. Here’s why:

✅ Standard bike hire available from the centre, making it easy to explore on two wheels

✅ Friendly local staff and volunteers who can help you discover scenic rides, hidden gems and great local experiences

✅ Located at the starting point of the Rutherglen Loops and the popular Rutherglen to Wahgunyah section of the Murray to Mountains Rail Trail

✅ Free bike repair station with tools and a pump conveniently located behind the centre

✅ Local maps and guides to help plan your cycling adventure, including trail information, winery maps and visitor guides

Whether you`re here for a day ride or a cycling getaway, our team is ready to help you make the most of your time in Rutherglen. @ridehighcountry

Tomorrow, Rutherglen`s darkest and most delicious winter festival begins 🕯️

From Friday 7 August to Sunday 16 August, Dark Side of Wine invites you to discover a different side of Rutherglen. Think candlelit concerts, limited release muscat tastings, fireside feasts, secret cinema experiences, mulled wine under the stars and stories shared beside glowing flames.

Whether you`re here for a weekend escape or a single unforgettable evening, there`s still time to immerse yourself in 10 days of unique events created by the region`s passionate winemakers.

Explore the full festival program and secure your tickets: www.explorerutherglen.com.au

@winerutherglen

There`s just 7 days left until Dark Side of Wine kicks off in Rutherglen. Here’s a taste of what’s still to come:

Mad Hatters Trivia Night – @cofieldwines
Friday 14 August, 6.30pm
Gather your team, wear your favourite hat and enjoy an evening of trivia, shared finger food, spot prizes and plenty of laughs in the barrel room.

Legacy Dinner – @debortolirutherglen
Friday 14 August, 6.30pm
Four iconic wine families come together for one unforgettable evening, featuring a decadent four-course dinner, premium wine pairings and stories that celebrate generations of Rutherglen winemaking. @andrewbullerwines @andersonwinery @chambersrosewoodvineyards

Dark & Perfect: A Century of Fortified – @allsaintsestate
Saturday 15 August, 2pm and 3.30pm
Descend into the private underground Family Cellar with owner and Head Winemaker Nick Brown for an intimate tasting of rare Muscat and Muscadelle, including wines over 100 years in the making.

Tickets for these events and more are on sale now at www.explorerutherglen.com.au

There’s more than one way to embrace winter in Rutherglen.

The Dark Side of Wine festival is serving up hidden cinema experiences, firelit storytelling and sparkling wines with a seasonal twist.

Here’s just a taste of what’s on:

Legend & Lore Fireside Dinner – @lakemoodemereestate
Saturday 8 August, 6.30pm
Gather by the fire for a three-course feast, live music from the Moodemere String Quartet and captivating stories from sixth-generation vigneron Michael Chambers.

Secret Cinema – @debortolirutherglen
Sunday 9 August
Step beyond the cellar door and discover a hidden cinema among ageing Muscat barrels. Choose from a family-friendly afternoon screening or an adults-only evening session.

Fire & Fizz – @stleonardswine
Saturday 15 August, 10am
Settle in by the fire with a sparkling wine flight, breakfast tacos, pastries and bubbles that prove fizz isn`t just for summer.

Tickets for these events and more are on sale now at www.explorerutherglen.com.au

@winerutherglen