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.
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Things To Do
What's On
The Rutherglen Convent
James and Co. Wines
De Bortoli Rutherglen Estate
Amberesque Bed and Breakfast
Thousand Pound
The Pickled Sisters Cafe and Restaurant
Wahgunyah River Track Walk
The Other Place at Rutherglen
Stanton & Killeen
Lake King Wetlands at Rutherglen
Morris of Rutherglen
Quartz Cuisine at Cofield
The Muscat Mile № 13. St. Leonards Vineyard
Arts Rutherglen Sculpture and Portal Trail
Basq Stays
Arts Rutherglen Sculpture Trail Walk
Rutherglen E-Bike Hire
All Saints Estate
Rutherglen Loops – The Lake Loop
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.
Where`s your favourite place in Rutherglen for stargazing? ✨
After dinner, take a short walk up the hill to the iconic Rutherglen Wine Bottle. If you`re coming from @theconventbrewery it`s a straight hike up Culbertson Street in less than 10 mins.
If you`re coming from Main Street, breeze past the new fairy lights at Gollings Square and make your way up High Street or Murphy Street to enjoy sweeping views of Rutherglen beneath a sky full of stars.
Looking for ways to celebrate Father`s Day weekend in Rutherglen? 🍷
Make a weekend of it with live music, great food and relaxed vineyard experiences.
On Saturday 5 September, enjoy a free live performance by @deanhaitani at @theconventbrewery from 5.30pm.
On Sunday 6 September, treat Dad to riverside tunes at @stleonardswine`s Music on the Murray, featuring @tobymobbsmusic from 11am to 3pm, with lunch available from the St Leonards Kitchen.
Or head to @cofieldwines 10am - 5pm on Sunday for a full day of family-friendly fun, including live music, wine tastings, local food, lawn games and activities for the kids.
Whether Dad loves live music, great wine or a long lunch with family, there`s plenty happening across Rutherglen this Father`s Day weekend.
Trade city streets for fields of gold.
The canola is blooming, the vines are waking up and Rutherglen is ready for your next getaway. Spend your days exploring cellar doors, enjoying long lunches, cycling scenic trails and soaking up the sunshine.
Those golden canola fields make for an incredible spring backdrop, but please remember they`re working farms on private property, so please don`t enter the paddocks or walk through the fields.
Swap the city buzz for vineyard views, long lunches and sunshine-filled days in Rutherglen this spring.
With award-winning wineries and restaurants, charming accommodation and plenty of space to unwind, now is the time to lock in your spring getaway.
📸 @lakemoodemereestate
📸 Rutherglen Silo Art / Rutherglen Loops trail network
📸 @stleonardswine
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
