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Food and wine around Murrumbateman

Follow the Poacher's Trail, a self-drive route that passes through rural townships and tranquil grazing land. Stop along the way to enjoy the region's best cafes, wineries, art galleries and welcoming B&Bs.


About Murrumbateman

Murrumbateman, the capital of the Canberra district cool-climate wine region, is located on the Yass Plains, 20 km from Yass. Nowadays, this small, former goldmining town is at the centre of a thriving wine industry – around 49 wineries operate in the region, many with cellar doors and excellent restaurants.

Tour the many local wineries by following the Murrumbateman Cool Climate Wine Drive. Fine private gardens are open to the public at various times of the year through Australia's Open Garden Scheme; beautiful antiques and country-style homewares can be found at the Murrumbateman Country Emporium.

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