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With fertile land and a mild climate, enterprising winemakers have been taking advantage of the conditions in and around Rutherglen since the early 1800s, making this one of the oldest wine-growing areas in Australia.

Once a major mining town, Rutherglen's history is reflected in the main street, which is lined with lovely old veranda-fronted establishments and other historic buildings now operating as antique and bric-a-brac shops, tearooms and restaurants.

Gold fever may long have gone by the wayside, but the practice of great winemaking continues on in the tradition of the region's first viticulturists, with some of the wineries still owned by the original winegrowing families. Rutherglen is renowned for producing robust red wines that cellar well for many years as well as crisp, modern-style whites. But the region is best known for its fortified wines, especially muscat.

An easy cycle along the Muscat Trail will take you along quiet back roads and country tracks as you visit 10 of the local wineries. It is also a great way to see this section of the Murray River as it meanders past stands of aged river red gums and secluded billabongs providing many places for shady picnics and rest stops along the way. The trail starts at the Rutherglen Visitor Information Centre where there are bikes available for hire.

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Rutherglen Town
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Admurraya House
Rutherglen Accommodation - Houses, Cottages
Admurraya House offers self-contained accommodation nestled in a beautiful extensive English garden, in Rutherglen, Legends & Wine Country...
From $160
Wine Village Motor Inn
Rutherglen Accommodation - Motels
Wine Village Motor Inn is a newly renovated motel offering value-for-money accommodation on the main street of Rutherglen.
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From $106
Econolodge Motel Woongarra
Rutherglen Accommodation - Motels
Econolodge Motel Woongarra, located in the centre of Rutherglen, offers warm inviting, quality and affordable accommodation close to vineyard...
From $106
Marazion Villas
Rutherglen Accommodation - Houses, Cottages
Marazion Villas provide comfortable accommodation in Rutherglen, 275km from Melbourne via Hume Freeway.
Features include 2 cottages with 3...
From $128
Ball Park Caravan Park
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Set on the banks of the Murray River, Ball Park Caravan Park is a fantastic group holiday escape offering a wide range of accommodation. ...
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Rutherglen Golf Club
Rutherglen Activities - Sports Clubs, Venues
The Rutherglen Golf Club is an 18-hole sand scrape golf course adjacent to the town centre.
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Beaumonts Cafe
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Enjoy the dining delight of Beaumont's Cafe in Rutherglens Main Street, located just opposite the post office.
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Tuileries Restaurant Rutherglen
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Silver Key Cafe
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Beaumont's Cafe
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