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 some less common French and Italian varietals seen in the area. Adjacent to the cellar door is the excellent Aboriginal Exhibitions Gallery.
Rutherglen Estates
Victorian High Country
Lonely Planet's must-see attractions
Aboriginal Exhibitions Gallery
Opened in late 2017, this Indigenous gallery at Rutherglen Estates presents an ongoing and evolving showcase of work by some of Australia's leading…
24.86 MILES
Within the original subtreasury building (c 1858) where gold was stored is this exhibition space dedicated to Australia's most infamous bushranger, Ned…
24.78 MILES
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…
27.81 MILES
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…
24.88 MILES
Beechworth’s gem of a microbrewery produces some excellent beer; our favourites are the Chevalier saison and the Bling IPA. All go beautifully with…
25.92 MILES
Following a $10.5 million makeover in 2015, Albury's art gallery is one of the finest NSW galleries outside of Sydney. Regular special exhibitions present…
4.6 MILES
From its tree-lined driveway, aristocratic garden and heritage-listed 19th-century castle, first impressions at All Saints are eye-opening, and the…
Chiltern-Mt Pilot National Park
9.86 MILES
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…
Nearby Victorian High Country attractions
1. Aboriginal Exhibitions Gallery
Opened in late 2017, this Indigenous gallery at Rutherglen Estates presents an ongoing and evolving showcase of work by some of Australia's leading…
0.3 MILES
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…
0.44 MILES
Inside an 1872 school, this museum has a replica period classroom as well as historical pieces from the area.
0.52 MILES
Set up inside the visitor information centre is the centrepiece for the region's wine industry. Here you'll get an overview of the local wineries and a…
0.57 MILES
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…
0.77 MILES
In line with Australia's fine tradition of kitschy oversized monuments (the Big Prawn, Big Pineapple, Big Koala etc), Rutherglen has the Big Wine Bottle…
1.12 MILES
This rustic shed opens up to the region's most slick cellar door. Scion prides itself on being a producer of wines that are more contemporary than…
1.43 MILES
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…