Rutherglen Wine Region

From your Rutherglen winery accommodation at Calico Town Wines discover Rutherglen's Goldrush history.

The established family wineries remain a core to the expanding range of new vineyards in the area. Explore newly established wineries while visiting some of your old favourites.

The Rutherglen Farmers Market is the second Sunday of each month.

Some key food and wine events held in Rutherglen include Tastes of Rutherglen (March), Rutherglen Tweed Ride (May) and Winery Walkabout (June).

To keep in touch with Rutherglen events visit www.explorerutherglen.com.au.

Dining delights

Seasonal Wine Festivals and Dinners are part of the celebration fabric of the town. Triathlons, Bike Rides, Art Shows... a variety of delightful diversions.

There are many options for "eating out" in and around Rutherglen. An "in house" Dinner option can be arranged at The Wicked Villa, 24 hours notice required... just ask!

Choose a Rutherglen eating option.

Touring the town & region

Rutherglen is a great spot for walking, cycling and is half an hour by car from other towns and centres.

There are several winery tour people available to make your visits to the wineries "trouble free". Visit North East Vineyard Tours

Apart from organised rides like the Tweed Ride in May, there are cycling tours to suit every energy and expertise level. Get on your bike!

Rail Trail Map
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Road Cycling Map
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Cycling & Walking Trail Guide
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