Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Festivals & Events
There are special events on almost every weekend here, all featuring a wide range of
activities, especially focused on eating and drinking. See
www.rutherglenvic.com
.
Tastes of Rutherglen
( Mar)
Two weekends of total indulgence, with food-and-wine packages at dozens of
vineyards and restaurants.
WINE, FOOD
WINE, MUSIC
Winery Walkabout Weekend
( Jun)
Australia's original wine festival - there's music, barrel racing and probably some
wine.
Rutherglen Wine Show
WINE
Sep)
Don't miss this late-September show with gourmet din-
ners and public tastings.
Sleeping
Accommodation is tight (and rates are higher) during major festivals and on weekends
and public holidays - book ahead.
Rutherglen Caravan
& Tourist Park
( 02-6032 8577;
www.rutherglentouristpark.com
;
72 Murray St; unpowered/powered sites from $25/32, d cabins
$88-140; )
This friendly park with good facilities sits on the banks of Lake King, close to
the golf course and swimming pool.
CAMPGROUND
$
HOTEL
$$
Victoria Hotel
( 02-6032 8610;
www.victoriahotelrutherglen.com.au
; 90 Main St; s/d without bathroom from $45/75, d with bath-
room $90-160; )
This beautiful National Trust-classified pub has history, great bistro food
and some very inviting accommodation - the spruced-up front rooms have en suites and
views over Main St, with access to the wide, lace-trimmed balcony. At the back is a three-
room suite that can sleep up to 11.
Carlyle House
B&B
$$
