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
International Women’s Day Brunch at Tuileries
Rutherglen Tastes of Art
Tastes of Rutherglen
Summer Nights
Tastes of Rutherglen at Scion
Bridge Bar and Beats
Music on the Murray at St Leonards Vineyard
Winemaker’s Sunset Soiree – A Taste of Rutherglen Event
The Big Picnic & Cornhole Tournament
Autumn Graze
Sunday Series at the Victoria Hotel Rutherglen
Rutherglen Market
GATHER by KIN
Paddy Russell Music – Live
Easter Picnic at Campbells Wines of Rutherglen
An Autumn Easter at Pfeiffer Wines
Rutherglen Vintage Bike Ride
John Gehrig Wines Turns 50
Roam Rutherglen Winery Walkabout
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.
The countdown is on... Tastes of Rutherglen kicks off next weekend!
Explore 17 cellar doors, taste 200+ wines and experience the region at the height of harvest as you drift between cellar doors, enjoy long lunches, live music and one‑off events created just for the festival.
See you there! 👋
📅 Friday 6 to Sunday 8 March 2026
🎟️ Grab your tickets via the link in bio
@winerutherglen
Ever just want a weekend of good food, good wine and zero stress? That’s basically Tastes of Rutherglen 🍷
All you need to do is cruise between wineries, grab something delicious, sit in the sun and just… relax. Honestly, it’s the easiest long‑weekend decision you’ll make.
If you’ve been thinking about a little getaway, this is the perfect excuse.
📅 Friday 6 to Sunday 8 March 2026
🎟️ Tickets are now on sale via the link in bio
@winerutherglen
Love is in the air in Rutherglen! Why not show our local businesses some love?
• Enjoy a one chef’s hat dining experience at @grace.rutherglen
• Pick up a lush house plant or stylish giftware from @hennessy_home_and_garden
• Sip something special from @debortolirutherglen
• Treat someone to a handcrafted scented candle from @thewaxtrade
• And of course, a coffee and homemade cake from @valentinesbakehouse
Show your love for local this Valentine’s. ❤️
Rutherglen’s really feeling the summer sizzle. Here’s how to stay cool and support local this week:
🍦 Treat yourself to an ice cream from @gelatina_rutherglen
🍺 Enjoy a cold beer with a mate at @theconventbrewery
🏊 Take the family for a dip at the Rutherglen Pool
Where are you beating the heat in Rutherglen?
#ExploreRutherglen #ShopLocal
As summer continues, please keep safe and informed by downloading the Vic Emergency App for up-to-date information and advice.
Dreaming of a wine-filled weekend? 🍷
Tastes of Rutherglen returns from Friday 6 March to Sunday 8 March, bringing together 17 wineries, 200+ wines, regional flavours, live music and more than 20 special events to elevate your experience.
Plan your getaway now and savour the best of Rutherglen.
📅 Friday 6 to Sunday 8 March 2026
🎟️ Tickets are now on sale via the link in bio
