Aboriginal Exhibitions Gallery
Victorian High Country
Opened in late 2017, this Indigenous gallery at Rutherglen Estates presents an ongoing and evolving showcase of work by some of Australia's leading…
Must-see attractions in Victorian High Country
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Within the original subtreasury building (c 1858) where gold was stored is this exhibition space dedicated to Australia's most infamous bushranger, Ned…
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Dating from 1857, when it was the Beechworth Athenaeum, this is one of Australia's oldest museums. It was renamed in 1861 in tribute to the famous…
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The region’s best-known winery, Brown Brothers vineyard’s first vintage was in 1889 and it has remained in the hands of the same family ever since. As…
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Sicilian varietals including Grecanico and Nero d’Avola grapes are Politini's point of difference, and there's an authentic Sicilian family vibe to the…
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On an old tobacco farm just north of Whitfield is this small brewery with its taphouse set inside a tobacco kiln. It has six beers on tap including an IPA…
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Beechworth’s gem of a microbrewery produces some excellent beer; our favourites are the Chevalier saison and the Bling IPA. All go beautifully with…
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An unexpected find in the outskirts of Dinner Plain alpine village is this awesome little brewery that produces all of its American-style craft beers on…
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From its tree-lined driveway, aristocratic garden and heritage-listed 19th-century castle, first impressions at All Saints are eye-opening, and the…
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This brewery produces quality craft beers (sample six for $12) and beer-friendly food such as pizzas, beef burgers and meze boards. Guided tours and…
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Pizzini is one of the more respected wineries in the King Valley region. It also has the A Tavola cooking school (4½-hour class $155) with a focus on…
Chiltern-Mt Pilot National Park
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This national park protects some of Victoria's last stands of Box-Ironbark forest in a patchwork of protected areas around the town. This is also one of…
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This was the home of local author Ethel Florence Richardson (better known by her pen name Henry Handel Richardson), who wrote about life here in the book…
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Housed in the former historic town hall and library (1866) is this fantastic museum loaded with fascinating exhibits of yesteryear and local stories…
Yeddonba Aboriginal Cultural Site
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Located within the heart of the Chiltern-Mt Pilot National Park – around 20km north of Beechworth – this 40-minute trail traverses a rocky and scrubby…
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Spanning five generations of winemakers over 140 years is this well-respected family-owned winery 3km west of Rutherglen. Do a self-guided tour among the…
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One for those into dark tourism is this creepy, old 'lunatic' asylum, decommissioned in 1995, which sits on Mayday Hill overlooking town. While a lot of…
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In 2016 a consortium of locals banded together to buy the historic 1860 Beechworth prison in order to save it from being developed. Entry to the gaol is…
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A ramshackle collection of tin sheds, Chambers is one of Rutherglen's originals. Dating to 1860, it's loaded with history, and in keeping with the old…
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Head through the atmospheric barrel room filled with rusty old machinery to enter St Leonard's modern cellar door with grassy outdoors area and lagoon…
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Stop by to sample Cofield's Champagne-style sparkling wines, a point of difference in the region, produced using the traditional method. It's a family…
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In late 2018 the 1865-vintage Billson's Brewery was rejuvenated and reopened to incorporate a tasting room for Billson's iconic cordials, lemonades and…
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The Man from Snowy River Museum tells the story of Jack Riley, a stockman who lived and worked near Corryong who might have been the inspiration for Banjo…
Kiewa Valley Historical Museum
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Within the Mt Beauty Visitor Centre is this interesting little museum that covers the history of the Kiewa Valley and Bogong High Plains, from the area's…
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Near where the Snow Rd meets the Great Alpine Rd (B500), Gapsted Wines is an outstanding winery where you can eat from the seasonal lunch menu in…
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In a former bank building, this interesting museum has changing historical exhibitions on Yackandandah. Out the back is an original 1850s cottage that's…
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Mt Baw Baw's resident alpine dingoes, Rowdy and Warragul, are the standout attractions at this compact animal sanctuary, which is also focussed on…
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Established in 1859, Morris is the oldest winery in Rutherglen. While no longer owned by the original family, its fifth-generation winemaker (David Morris…
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With a riverside taproom, a restaurant and a beer garden, Wrong Side Brewing's diverse range includes a zesty saison, a crisp pilsner and a hoppy pale ale…
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Sit under a 120-year-old oak tree and enjoy pork pies, terrines, sausages and pâté, all made on-site from Howes Creek's free-range Berkshire pigs. Local…
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The unmistakable Sam Miranda has an architecturally designed cellar door and a wide range of Italian-style wines. Tapas, shared platters and hearty mains…
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With an atmospheric courtyard and cosy taproom, this craft brewery offers 10 beers and ciders to team with grills, burgers and pizzas. The al fresco fairy…
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In a commercial estate on Mansfield's outskirts, this craft brewery is on the road to Mt Buller. Sample the numerous beers produced on-site, including…
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This highway microbrewery in Mt Beauty utilises the fresh mountain water of the Kiewa River for its range of beers brewed on-site – including pale, golden…
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The only cellar door in the town itself, Rutherglen Estates is set up inside a historic building (1886) and offers tastings of its full range, including…
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Making fine shiraz since 1921, Buller may no longer be family run, but it's still locally owned. Both its muscat and tokay are renowned, receiving perfect…
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One of the few wineries in the world that avoids herbicides by using sheep to tend to its vines, this family-run business grows and produces all of its…
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The Beechworth Courthouse is notable for Ned Kelly’s first court appearance; see the cell where Ned was held in the basement behind the Shire Hall. There…
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Located 10km south of Mansfield is this surprisingly good wildlife park with lots of native fauna and some exotics, including lions, which are fed at 1…
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You can send a telegram (national/international $2/4) to anywhere in the world from the Telegraph Station, the original Morse-code office. There's a…
