Rutherglen Visitor Information Centre
Overview
To make the most of your time in Rutherglen, begin your journey at the Rutherglen Wine Experience and Visitor Information Centre—your gateway to everything the region has to offer.
Their friendly local staff and volunteers are ready to help you uncover hidden gems, scenic routes, and unforgettable experiences. Whether you're searching for the best picnic spots along the Murray River, insider tips on where to eat, drink, stay, swim, cycle, or play golf, or simply want to know what's on and where, they're there to guide you.
The centre offers bike hire and sits at the starting point of the Rutherglen Loops, including the popular Rutherglen to Wahgunyah section of the Murray to Mountains Rail Trail. Cyclists will also find a convenient bike repair station behind the centre, complete with tools and a pump.
Inside, browse a curated selection of local produce, artisan gifts, and souvenirs—a perfect way to take a piece of Rutherglen home with you. You will also find a wide range of maps and guides to help plan your visit, including winery and town maps, walking and cycling trail information, campground details, and restaurant and café guides.
Let the knowledgeable team help you shape a Rutherglen experience that's truly memorable.
Accessibility
A quiet space is available at the venue/ facility
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
Caters for people who are blind or have vision loss
Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
Have a low noise reception areas with hearing loss friendly acoustics and adequate lighting for viewing facial expressions (includes common areas which are free of background noise, background music)
Have a step free main entrance to the building and/or reception area (includes ramps or slopes with a maximum gradient of 1:14, otherwise are too steep for wheelchairs)
Have an accessible public toilet which is unlocked
Have an appropriate area for toileting an assistance dog
Have at least one wheelchair accessible parking space with wheelchair accessible signage clearly displayed (International standards are 3200mm wide x 2500 mm high)
Have step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
Provide seating in common areas including reception area
Train your staff in disability awareness
Use Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)
Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)