Rutherglen and North East Victoria Wine Country
Australia's fortified wine heartland
schedule 1 min read / Updated Jun 2026
Rutherglen sits at the northern edge of Victoria's High Country, cradled by the Murray River and surrounded by century-old vines that produce some of the world's most celebrated fortified wines. Gold rush heritage lingers in the sandstone streetscapes while fourth- and fifth-generation winemakers pour their life's work at cellar doors just minutes apart. Whether you arrive by bicycle along the Rutherglen Loops trail network or by car from Melbourne three hours south, the region rewards slow, curious travel.
Rutherglen sits at the northern edge of Victoria's High Country, cradled by the Murray River and surrounded by century-old vines that produce some of the world's most celebrated fortified wines. Gold rush heritage lingers in the sandstone streetscapes while fourth- and fifth-generation winemakers pour their life's work at cellar doors just minutes apart. Whether you arrive by bicycle along the Rutherglen Loops trail network or by car from Melbourne three hours south, the region rewards slow, curious travel.
Tourist locations
Places to visit in Rutherglen and North East Victoria Wine Country.
6 locations to explore
All Saints Estate
Castle winery since 1864
$15 per person tasting (refundable on purchase)
Full guide arrow_forwardBuller Wines and Three Chain Road Distillery
A century of wine and craft spirits
Gin tasting $25; Muscat Mile flight $15; Barrel Perfection Tour $35
Full guide arrow_forwardCampbells Wines
Five generations of Rutherglen craft
Free tasting (paid experiences and tours available)
Full guide arrow_forwardCofield Wines
Sparkling specialists on Distillery Road
Free tasting (4 wines); premium flights $10-$40
Full guide arrow_forwardMorris of Rutherglen
Wine and whisky since 1859
Contact venue for current tasting fees
Full guide arrow_forwardStanton and Killeen Wines
Seven generations of Muscat mastery
$10 tasting fee (refunded on any bottle purchase)
Full guide arrow_forwardWhere to stay
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