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Rutherglen

Rutherglen

Quick facts

  • Population approximately 2,000
  • 275 kilometres north-east of Melbourne
  • Internationally renowned historic wine region.
Wines to fortify, invigorate, enjoy, warm and best of all leave you with a memorable taste experience. Sixteen wonderful wineries, each with their own history and expertise, you can taste by the glass and take home by the bottle, ensuring that you'll always remember your visit to the Rutherglen region. Don't just taste the wines - immerse yourself in the heritage as you visit the wineries from historic castles, to rustic rooms that house the gold of this region. Savour the full flavours of the area, be it fine dining, casual bistro or picnic hamper, and at the end of the day, enjoy the warm hospitality of an historic pub stay, cabin beside the river, motel or bed and breakfast.
www.rutherglenvic.com
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Chiltern

Quick facts

  • Population approximately 1,100
  • 247 kilometres north-east of Melbourne
  • Authentic nineteenth century buildings
  • Childhood home of Australian author Henry Handel Richardson.
Chiltern is an historical town and living memorial to bygone days; its business centre buildings restored and maintained to preserve the architecture of its gold mining heritage. The town has since developed its theme around historic museums and bric-a-brac shops. There are quaint shops offering antiques and collectables, as well as cafes and accommodation. With most of its attractions within easy walking distance of the main streets, a picturesque park on Lake Anderson, bush walking tracks and bird watching spots in the surrounding Box-Ironbark National Park, Chiltern makes an ideal base for a relaxed holiday in North East Victoria.
www.chilternvic.com
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