Things to do

Major events

During the year Rutherglen hosts a number of special events including Tastes of Rutherglen in March, Winery Walkabout in June and the Day on the Green usually in February.  For more details of these and other events be sure to visit the local Rutherglen Wine Experience in the Information Centre building.

Wineries

The main attraction to the region. There are over 20 wineries close to Rutherglen and most are open at weekends for tastings. The main wineries are listed by the information centre.

You can visit them with your own desiganted driver or we can arrange a tour by limousine or small bus.

Golf

We have our local course just 5 minutes walk away and there are several quality courses at:

Corowa (15 mins) 

Howlong (20mins)

Yarrawonga (30 mins)  

Cycling

Bring your own or bicycles can be hired from the Information Centre. 

Cyclists can explore the Rutherglen wine region and arrange for purchases to be delivered back to Carlyle House. 

Others may prefer to ride the 9km sealed former rail trail that travels from the heart of the Rutherglen to the banks of the Murray and is a great way to explore the many famous wineries that have made this region a destination for food and wine lovers.  See map [pdf].

Walks

Lake King offers a 1.5km walk starting just 2 minutes form our door.

Lake Moodemere is a 10 minute drive away and has a 4km walking trail. A natural lake declared a wildlife refuge in 1889, Lake Moodmere has a wide range of bird life. It is also the venue for the Moodemere Masters Ski Tournament held towards the end of January. There is no camping at Lake Moodmere. 

The historic townships of Beechworth & Glenrowan are only half an hour away.

The Chocolate & Whisky factory at Corowa is open daily 10am to 4pm. 

Alpine district, Bright & Yackandandah are only just over an hour’s drive.