Rutherglen is located between Yarrawonga and Wodonga, just 10 kilometres from the Murray River and the small state border town of Wahgunyah.

In the early to mid 1800s, the area around Rutherglen and Wahgunyah was an important grazing area. The discovery of gold in September 1860 saw the town of Rutherglen spring up shortly afterwards with several churches built, a school and the post office in 1863.

After the the gold rush, Rutherglen eventually achieved prosperity as an agricultural town, subsequently establishing itself as one of Victoria's most important wine producing districts. These days, there are almost 20 wineries located within a short drive from the town centre.

The Rutherglen Wine Experience Visitor Information Centre, located in the town centre on Main Street, presents displays of the town's rich history, how wines are made, and comprehensive tourist information.

The main street of Rutherglen maintains its historical charm, with most of the shop fronts and hotels retaining the same look they had in the 19th century.

On Murray Street is Lake King which was constructed in 1877 as the town's water supply and is surrounded by Apex Park and Rutherglen Park. The town's old court house, which was built in 1864, is located in High Street, while at the corner of High Street and Murray Street is a Moreton Bay fig tree which was planted in 1877. In Campbell Street is an old water tower which had a mesh structure added to its top in 1969, making the tower resemble a wine bottle.

	Lower Ovens Regional Park An area of old growth red gum forest renowned for its scenery and wildlife, located along the Murray and Ovens Rivers near their junction between Yarrawonga and Rutherglen
	Murray to Mountains Rail Trail A scenic walking and cycling track from Wangaratta to Bright with a branch extending out to Beechworth and a section from Wahgunyah to Rutherglen
	Warby-Ovens National Park This park features the steep scarped Warby Range which offers spectacular viewing points along the ridge, many varieties of birdlife, wildflowers and good picnic and BBQ spots. It also includes the scenic lower reaches of the Ovens River which adjoins the Murray River between Yarrawonga and Rutherglen, featuring old growth red gum forest and an ideal place for fishing, boating and camping

Rutherglen Wine Show Showcasing wines from the region with exhibitions, tasting and judging

Rutherglen Visitor Information A touring guide of Rutherglen and surroundings including winery information, attractions, events and tours

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