Family Fun
There is so much on offer for families choosing to holiday in Rutherglen and the surrounding region.
Where to play? Apex Park in Rutherglen has a well-equipped playground, skate park and a small bike circuit designed for younger riders. Adjacent barbecue facilities and generous open areas make it ideal for family outings.
Fancy a swim? Cool off in the local Rutherglen swimming pool, enjoy a picnic on the shady lawns. Lake Moodemere, Stanton’s Bend and the lagoon at Corowa are also popular spots for families with young children.
Family-friendly cycling: have fun and be safe cycling the Rutherglen Loops. The Town Loop is the perfect introduction to Rutherglen, with a family-friendly 4km circuit that showcases the town's iconic landmarks and renowned wineries. Maps and bike hire (including kid's bikes and kid's tag-a-longs) are available from the Rutherglen Wine Experience and Visitor Information Centre.
Gone fishing! Lake Moodemere and the Murray River are great for fishing, try your luck to see if you can catch the legendary Cod.
Take a walk around Lake Moodemere or Lake King. There are also beautiful tracks to go bushwalking around the Willows at Wahgunyah.
Play among the vines
Rutherglen's many wineries and cellar doors offer plenty of activities to keep little ones amused while you relax and enjoy a stress-free wine tasting.
At Pfeiffer Wines, kids can feed the turtles from the historic bridge over Sunday Creek from November through to May. Be sure to keep your eyes peeled for the resident platypus! And there are free BBQ facilities, a kids cubby house for the kids to play in, or why not enjoy a game of 'ladder golf' on the lawn?
Challenge the parents to a game of chess (or checkers) at Cofield Wines giant chess board. A number of other giant lawn games are on offer, such as Connect Four, and the cellar door also offering colouring in sheets. During the school holidays, kids can enjoy a jumping castle and scavenger hunt around the winery.
Chambers Rosewood Winery offers children plenty of space to run around and kick a ball on the lawn or play with a variety of lawn games including Finska or bean bag toss. Kids can also enjoy a mini golf putting green and monkey bars. Inside the cellar door, the kids can try a cordial tasting paddle!
At Hopetoun Grove, kids will find a cubby house and sand pit, along with a large lawn area to run wild. Plus, colouring in books, kids menu (on weekend) and a couple of very cute, friendly dogs.
Feeding your army
Rutherglen has many cafes, restaurants, wineries and eateries suitable for the whole family.
Parker Pies have award-winning gourmet pies as well as sausage rolls and pasties. They also make a great coffee for the adults for that mid-afternoon pick-me-up after a day spent outside.
Pfeiffer Wines offer picnic hampers (24 hours notice), perfect for families to enjoy on one of their many shaded picnic tables. Cheese platters are available.
The River Fish & Chip Co. Wahgunyah is located on the banks of the Murray and serves a delicious array of fresh salads, hand-cut potatoes and grilled or battered fish.
What You Can Do with your Family
Sunday Series at The Victoria Rutherglen
The Sound Sanctuary
Rutherglen Annual Agricultural Show 2026
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Rutherglen Wine Show Public Tasting
Rutherglen Annual Agricultural Show 2026
Hopetoun Grove
Wine Village Motor Inn
Motel Woongarra
VIP Limousines
Tutto Bello
The Tweed Connection
The Vine Cottage
Super Tuscan Friday at James and Co
Rutherglen Wine Tour
