In this update

• Free Tourism Business and Event Listings
• From the Rutherglen Visitor Information Centre
• What's On in Rutherglen 

  • Vote for Rutherglen in the Top Tourism Town Awards

  • North East Nights at The Victoria Hotel Rutherglen

  • Neighbourhood Night at Grace. bar + eatery

  • Whisky on the Murray at Corowa Distillery

  • Super Tuscan Fridays at James and Co Wines

  • Rutherglen Market

• From the Chiltern Visitor Information Centre 
• What's On in Chiltern

  • Chiltern Players Audition

  • Beginner Spoon Carving Workshop with Nat Ord

• Industry News and Support
  • Visit Victoria launches Come Winter in Victoria campaign
  • Regional Events Fund Round 7, Stream 2 now open

Free Tourism Business & Event Listings
Australian Tourism Data Warehouse (ATDW) 

AI is now picking up information from our ATDW-fed tourism websites, so it's more important than ever to make sure your ATDW listing is up-to-date and shining.

We can help you get listed for free and significantly boost your online visibility, reaching millions of people (really!) and at no cost.

Why list with ATDW? 

You only need to create one FREE listing for your business or event and it will automatically appear on multiple sites and platforms including:

• australia.com
• visitvictoria.com
• victoriashighcountry.com.au
• explorerutherglen.com.au or 
• explorechiltern.com.au
• Victoria's High Country App
• Indigo's What's On calendar

Ready to get started? Check out how to create your ATDW profile here. If you need any help, please call, or email us: 

Rutherglen Visitor Information Centre
Email: info@explorerutherglen.com.au
Phone: 1800 622 871

From the Rutherglen Visitor Information Centre

Hello everyone, 

What a fabulous King’s Birthday long weekend! We hope you are all now enjoying a well-earned breather after such a busy and successful few days. The weather was perfect and it was wonderful to see so many visitors out and about, soaking up our region’s country hospitality.

At the Visitor Information Centre, we’re currently giving the interior a little refresh. New display racks are being installed in the gift shop, which will help create a brighter, more inviting space—especially during these darker winter days.

Have a wonderful fortnight ahead.

The Rutherglen Visitor Information Centre team

What's On in Rutherglen

VOTE FOR RUTHERGLEN!

Rutherglen is once again a finalist in the Victorian Top Tourism Town Awards (Small Tourism Town category) and we're determined to go one step further this year after just missing out on the top three in 2025.

Voting is now open and closes at 5pm on Friday 26 June. Every vote counts towards Rutherglen's overall score, so we'd love your support in helping us showcase everything that makes our town so special. Better still, everyone who votes goes into the draw to win a Melbourne getaway for two.

Please help spread the word by displaying a poster, encouraging your customers and networks to cast their vote and sharing the campaign across your channels where possible.

Let's all get behind Rutherglen and show Victoria why it's one of the state's most outstanding tourism destinations. Go Rutherglen!

North East Nights at The Victoria Hotel

90 - 94 Main Street, Rutherglen
Thursday 11 June and 16 July
5.30pm - 8.30pm

Bringing the piano bar experience to Rutherglen, Paul Gibbs sets the tone with live music one Thursday each month from June to September, including 11 June, followed by 16 July, 6 August and 3 September. Settle in as the fires roar and the space comes alive. This is winter dining at its most inviting.

Each month, Head Chef Brendan Anderson will curate a menu of specials inspired by a different North East producer, showcasing the region through thoughtfully crafted small plates and pairings.

Held across the venue, North East Nights offers an inviting expression of regional food, wine and talent in the heart of Rutherglen.

Neighbourhood Night at Grace

Grace. bar + eatery
84 Main Street, Rutherglen
Tuesday 16 June

On the third Tuesday of every month, Grace throws open their doors for a locals’ night done their way.

They cook with what’s best in our neighbourhood and a little beyond, sourcing through the local butcher and growers wherever possible. Expect generous plates, seasonal produce and a menu that changes every time. Always paired with standout Rutherglen wine. Always a good time.

Bookings are essential. 

Whisky on the Murray at Corowa Distillery

20 - 24 Steel Street, Corowa
Saturday 20 June
2pm - 7pm
$35 per person

Rug up, embrace the winter chill and settle in for an afternoon dedicated to all things whisky. Featuring over 30 Australian distilleries, exclusive releases and a whole lot more.

Your ticket includes:
· Event entry
· Official Glencairn tasting glass
· Festival lanyard
· Complementary whisky tastings
· Access to distillery exclusives
· Live entertainment from Lachie Cossor and his Outback Stockman Show

Food and additional beverages will be available to purchase throughout the event.

Super Tuscan Fridays at James and Co Wines

James and Co Wines
136 Main Street, Rutherglen
Friday 26 June
From 5pm

Come along to James and Co Wines on the last Friday of each month as they team up with Pizza by Five Letters who serve carefully crafted, traditional-style pizzas from the onsite oven, with thoughtful toppings and perfectly balanced dough. Guests can enjoy James & Co.’s own handcrafted wines, specialising in Sangiovese and other Italian varietals sourced from nearby Beechworth and Alpine Valleys. Not a wine drinker? Beer, gin and tonics and soft drinks are also available.

This is a laid-back, local-friendly event — perfect for visitors and residents alike. No bookings are required; simply roll in and soak up the warm hospitality, lively atmosphere and tasty pairings.

Rutherglen Market

Lions Park
Douglas Street, Rutherglen
Sunday 12 July
9am - 12.30pm

Discover the heart and flavour of North-East Victoria at the vibrant Rutherglen Market, where everything is seasonal, regional, and beautifully crafted. Held on the second Sunday of every month, this much-loved market brings together a lively mix of stallholders showcasing the very best in fresh produce, artisan goods and local creativity.

From the Chiltern Visitor Information Centre

Hello everyone, 

We welcomed a steady stream of visitors through the Visitor Information Centre over the King's Birthday long weekend. Many were eager to explore the National Park walking trails and gravel cycling routes, with an increasing number of mountain bike riders arriving to discover the region. Others spent their time enjoying Chiltern's shops and cafés.

It was pleasing to hear that the Six Artist Exhibition at the Courthouse attracted strong interest over the weekend. Artists saw plenty of visitors admiring all the beautiful artwork on display.

You may have noticed the Tourism Team and photography crew out and about in Chiltern recently, capturing local businesses, attractions and experiences. This content will form part of an upcoming marketing campaign and refresh of the Explore Chiltern website and social media channels. Keep an eye out for the new content going live soon.

Have a wonderful fortnight ahead. 

The Chiltern Visitor Information Centre team

What's On in Chiltern

Chiltern Players Audition

Chiltern SES Shed
37 Anderson Street, Chiltern
Thursday 11 June and Sunday 14 June 

The Chiltern Lions' Amateur Players are excited to invite locals to audition for their 2026 production – a locally written, modern-day musical comedy set right here in Chiltern.

Two separate auditions will be held: 

Thursday 11 June at 6.45pm 
or
Sunday 14 June at 4.15pm 

The production will run across 16, 17, 23 and 24 October, and all are welcome to get involved (minimum age 16). No bookings required – just come along!

Beginner Spoon Carving Workshop 

Nat Ord Studio
53 Conness Street, Chiltern
Saturday 27 June
10am - 4pm 

Join in for a fun full-day spoon carving workshop in Chiltern. 

First, you'll learn all the safe hand-carving techniques. Then, create a spoon you'll actually use at home. In addition to carving, you'll cover everything: how to pick the best wood, select and look after your tools and finally, how to give your spoon a perfect oil and finish.

Don't worry about gear, the organiser will supply all the carving tools, materials, and morning tea and delicious barista made coffee.

Industry News and Support