Rutherglen

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Rutherglen is located north of Wangaratta and west of Wodonga, just 10 kilometres from the Murray River at the state border towns of Wahgunyah and Corowa.

Originally a gold-mining town of the mid-1800s, Rutherglen Post Office opening on 1 November 1860, [2] it has since developed into a major wine producing area, with 17 wineries all located within a short drive from the town centre,the best of which are highly regarded by wine critics (Halliday, Parker). The muscat and tokay styles are sometimes described as having no worldwide equal. The region produces a good port style of fortified wine. . The largest winery in the region is the All Saints Winery, located just a short drive north-west outside of Wahgunyah. Established in 1864, it features stunning landscaped gardens, ponds, a restaurant and wine tasting facilities. The Rutherglen Wine Experience Visitor Information Centre, located in the town centre on Main Street, offers 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 retaining the same look they had a century ago. Attractions within the town include Lake King which is surrounded by Apex Park and Rutherglen Park, as well as the historical wine bottle shaped water tower in Campbell Street.

The town in conjunction with nearby town Corowa has an Australian Rules football team (Corowa-Rutherglen) competing in the Ovens & Murray Football League.[3] Another Australian rules football team, Rutherglen Football Club, play in the Tallangatta & District Football League.

Hotels available :

1. Ruther Glen Howard Johnson Express Inn
2. Carmel Church - Days Inn Kings Dominion
3. Quality Inn Ruther Glen
4. Super 8 Motel Ruther Glen
5. Comfort Inn Ruther Glen
6. Econo Lodge Ruther Glen
7. Days Inn at Kings Dominion
8. Best Western Kings Quarters
9. Howard Johnson Inn & Suites
10. Ashland Travelodge
11. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Ashland
12. Ashland Days Inn
13. Super 8 Motel - Ashland/Richmond Area
14. Econo Lodge Doswell
15. Forrest Apartments
16. Econo Lodge King's Dominion - South
17. Sleep Inn , Inn & Suites
18. Quality Inn & Suites