What to do
More details of all of the following can be found at the Rutherglen Information Centre at the bottom of the town’s Main Street or at rutherglenvic.com
Wineries
The main attraction to the region. The main wineries are listed by the information centre. There are also 4 smaller wineries which can be found at www.rutherglenwinemap.com.au
Parker’s Pies
Award winning pies in the main street opposite the Post Office.
Golf
As well as the local course in Murray Street, Rutherglen beside Lake King there are several quality courses at:
Corowa (15 mins)
Howlong (20mins)
Yarrawonga (30 mins)
Cycling
The Wahgunyah to Rutherglen extension of the Murray to Mountains Rail Trail is now officially open. Cyclists can explore the Rutherglen wine region on the sealed path from the banks of the Murray River to the gold heritage village of Rutherglen.
The 9km sealed trail (one way) travels through the heart of the Rutherglen wine region and is a great way to explore the many famous wineries that have made this region a destination for food and wine lovers.
The trail is suitable for all types of cycles from road bikes to mountain bikes and due to the relatively flat terrain, is suitable for all members of the family. See map [pdf].
Lake Moodemere
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. There is also a winery with BYO picnic and BBQ facilities.
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.
