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Rutherglen

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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.
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Activities and attractions
  • Hire a limousine or tour bus to explore the scenic winery circuit, for a variety of winery and cellar door experiences
  • Wander through the town's historic streetscape, enjoying the sidewalk cafés and a mixture of friendly shops
• Cycle along the Muscat Trail past stands of river red gum and secluded billabongs along the Murray River to 10 of the local wineries. The trail starts at the Rutherglen Wine Experience and Visitor Information Centre, where bikes are available for hire
• Enjoy great local dining, matched with some of Victoria's best wines, a light snack or coffee. Many of the wineries have restaurants at their cellar door or pleasant barbecue and picnic areas
• Sample delicious local produce such as honey, trout, Murray cod, cherries, berries, nuts, chutneys and preserves. Pick up a picnic hamper or stock up on supplies to take home with you.

Events
  • Tastes of Rutherglen - March
  • Winery Walkabout - Queen's Birthday W'end in June
  • Country Fair - June
  • Wine Show - September
  • Campbell's Riedel Masterclass and Dinner - November
  • Tour de Muscat (cycling) - November
• Winemakers of Rutherglen Legends Weekend - November

How to get there
Rutherglen is approximately 3 hours from Melbourne via the Hume Highway, in the easterly corner of the Murray River valley plains.

Rutherglen - Only half an hour from Albury, this internationally renowned wine region is one of the oldest in the country. Heritage buildings, the quaint old main street and family wineries with their own individuality contribute to the rich experience.

Create your own winery tour visiting the unique cellar doors including a tin shed, All Saints Estate's castle, a 100 year old bridge across the Murray river and a heritage homestead. Restaurants in the area match local wines beautifully with original dishes using local produce. Finishing the meal with one of Rutherglen's famous fortifieds is a must.