Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
NORTHEAST VICTORIA
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Rutherglen
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Rutherglen combines some marvellous gold rush-era buildings (gold was discovered here
in 1860) with northern Victoria's most celebrated winemaking tradition. The town itself has
all the essential ingredients that merit a stopover, among them a great pie shop, antique
dealers and a labyrinthine second-hand bookshop. It all adds up to an engaging destination
in its own right and a good base for exploring the Murray's Victorian hinterland.
Sights & Activities
First up should be the Rutherglen Wine Experience (
Click here
), with a wine-tasting room
where you can sample local fortifieds, book tours and hire bikes ($25/35 per half-/full day).
The visitor centre at the Wine Experience provides maps and touring information for
cyc-
ling tours
around the region, including the Rutherglen-Wahguynah extension to the
Murray to
Mountains Rail Trail
(
Click here
)
.
Tours
There are lots of ways to get out to the wineries without driving or cycling yourself, includ-
ing chauffeured limousine tours. The visitor centre has a full list.
Behind the Scenes
(
www.rutherglenvic.com/behind-the-scenes-tours
; 2pm Mon, Wed & Thu, 11am Fri-Sun)
Five local
wineries offer fantastic 'Behind the Scenes' winery tours that take you into the world of the
winemaking process, but advance bookings are essential. Check the website to match your
day with a winery.
WINERY
Walkabout Limousines
( 02-6032 9572;
www.walkaboutmotel.com.au
;
Murray Valley Hwy)
Winery tours in an impeccably re-
stored Lincoln limousine.
WINERY
