In the Rutherglen Weekly

• News from Rutherglen Visitor Information Centre
  • The Victoria Hotel now offering takeaway pizza
  • Arts Rutherglen screening: Coup de Chance
  • Winter business closures
  • Dark Side of Wine
• Chiltern Visitor Information Centre Update
  • Industry Networking Event with Tourism North East
  • Chiltern Jam Session Weekend

News from Rutherglen Visitor Information Centre

Hello everyone,

The NSW school holidays continue this week and we've had a few families looking for all-weather activities. The Rutherglen State Gold Battery is a great option for the whole family, as it's accessible any time and in any weather conditions.

We have been busy restocking the giftshop with new produce including the Beechworth Creamy Honey (strawberry and passionfruit flavours), new touring maps, the very popular Phillip Bay Trading placemats/coasters and beautiful bags from Kangaroo Gifts. If you have an upcoming event or want to treat a loved one (or yourself!), be sure to pop in.  

Don't forget, Council is subsidising the cost of renewal for your Australian Tourism Data Warehouse (ATDW) website business listing, normally $295. Please contact Nadine when you are renewing your ATDW listing and she will issue you a coupon code. If you need any help, please give Nadine a call on
02 6033 6306 or email nadine@explorerutherglen.com.au

Wishing you all a safe and happy weekend, 

Rutherglen Visitor Information Centre Team

The Victoria Hotel now offering takeaway pizza

The Victoria Hotel
90-94 Main Street, Rutherglen

Victoria Hotel’s crowd-pleasing fired pizzas are now available to-go. 

Order via their website, or grab a seat at the bar and enjoy a drink as the team prepares your order while you wait.

Using premium produce and light, hand-stretched dough, pizzas are available in three traditional flavours - Margherita, Funghi and Pepperoni.

Arts Rutherglen screening: Coup de Chance

"The Vine Restaurant" at Rutherglen High School
Tuesday 23 July 
Arts Rutherglen Members: Free
Non-members: $10 

Join Arts Rutherglen for a delicious light meal and a glass of (BYO) wine. Food will be served from 6:30pm with the film to commence at 7:30pm.

Coup de Chance (Stroke of Luck) explores the role of chance or coincidence in our lives. Evolving from a quietly gripping romantic comedy/drama, it surprises with its unexpected twists. 

Winter Business Closures

Jones Winery Restaurant is currently closed and will reopen Thursday 1 August. The cellar door remains open Thursday through to Monday.

A-Lister's Limousine and Jaguar Tours is on a winter break - the team will return towards the end of July.

Thousand Pound Wine Bar & Store is currently closed and will reopen on Thursday 5 September.

Dark Side of Wine

Friday 2 to Sunday 11 August

When the last of the sun’s rays smoulder over the horizon and the winter moon rises, Rutherglen’s dark arts are revealed!

The Dark Side of Wine is a series of immersive experiences; a festival for the curious and the bold.

Muscat and Durif varieties pulse through the heart of the program.  Every experience will leave you enriched and enlivened. 

Chiltern Visitor Information Centre Update

Hello everyone,

Get ready for the Chiltern Jam Weekend hitting town this Saturday and Sunday! Drop by your favourite spots around town for some awesome live tunes, tasty food, and great drinks. Once the weekend's over, we're all jumping straight into preparations for the Chiltern Antiques Fair. 

We are still seeking volunteers to assist with kitchen duties at the Chiltern Antique Fair on Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 August. If you can spare two hours for kitchen duty, we'd be grateful for your support. To volunteer, simply drop by the Chiltern Visitor Information Centre to sign up, or give us a call at (03) 5726 1611.

Stay warm and have a fantastic weekend, 

Chiltern Visitor Information Centre Team

You're Invited! Industry Networking Event

Posh Plonk
62 Main Street, Chiltern 
Tuesday 30 July
6:00pm - 8:00pm

We welcome you to join Tourism North East and our Indigo Shire Council tourism team for a free Industry Networking Event in Chiltern.

The event will include a brief presentation from Tourism North East about the region's Reimagining Visitor Servicing Strategy and how the strategy supports both industry and visitors. This will be followed by a casual networking session over light refreshments. 

Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to catch up with fellow business people and chat with your local and regional tourism representatives.

Chiltern Jam Session Weekend

Various locations
Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 July 
Free event 

See Chiltern come alive with a weekend of jam sessions, open mics, pub choirs and poetry readings. Musicians of all levels are welcome to hop between venues, collaborate with fellow artists, or showcase their original work. Perform, listen, or do both!

The main street will be adorned with colourful yarn bombing art, and Martins Lane will be hopping with impromptu street performances. A variety of cosy venues will be offering great food and drinks to keep you fueled throughout the festivities.