Rutherglen has many attractions to keep you entertained while you are staying with us.
Rutherglen offers several dog-friendly activities and places to visit. Use our pet friendly Rutherglen accommodation as a base to explore all that the region has to offer.
Here are some options:
- Wineries: Many of the wineries in Rutherglen are dog-friendly, allowing you to bring your furry friend along for tastings and picnics.
- Cafes and Restaurants: Some local cafes and restaurants offer dog-friendly outdoor seating. You can enjoy a meal while your dog relaxes by your side.
- Walking Trails: Enjoy the scenic beauty of Rutherglen with your dog on various walking trails. The Murray to Mountains Rail Trail is a popular choice.
- Cycling and Walking Tracks – We have bikes for hire & bike rack. Rutherglen also has the last leg of the Murray to Mountains Rail Trail.
- Parks and Reserves, including:
- Lake Moodemere: A great spot for picnics, fishing, and leisurely walks with your dog.
- Rutherglen Park: Offers open spaces where dogs can run and play.
- Farmers Market – which is on the second Sunday of each month in Rutherglen. There is a market on every weekend in the district.
Before visiting, it’s a good idea to check with the specific venues for their current dog policies and any restrictions that may apply.
Dog Friendly Rutherglen Cafes and Restaurants
In Rutherglen, Victoria, several cafes and restaurants welcome dogs, especially in their outdoor seating areas. Here are some dog-friendly options:
Pickers Cafe & Collectables: With a love of home cooked foods, and collectibles. A non-intimidating establishment with many trinkets and treasures for the curious minds. A popular spot that offers outdoor seating where dogs are welcome.
The Other Place Cafe: Known for its relaxed atmosphere and dog-friendly outdoor area.
Thousand Pound Wine Bar & Store: Offers a cozy atmosphere with outdoor seating that accommodates dogs. “Best Small Bar” in 2017. Pair tasty meals with delightful wines.
Tuileries Restaurant & Cafe: Has a lovely outdoor area where dogs are welcome, making it a great spot for a meal or a coffee. Featuring both local wines and produce.
The Pickled Sisters Cafe + Restaurant: Whether it’s a long lunch or a vineyard platter with some wine, or just some snacks, The Pickled Sisters have you covered.
Chocolate Factories – Visit two local gourmet chocolate producers where you can sample their chocolate creations.
Quartz Cuisine at Cofield Wines: Showcasing local products and Quarts Vein Vineyard wines. In addition to delicious meals, you can also enjoy coffee and sweet treats.
Dog Friendly Rutherglen Wineries
Quartz Cuisine at Cofield Wines: Showcasing local products and Quartz Vein Vineyard wines. In addition to delicious meals, you can also enjoy coffee and sweet treats.
Scion Vineyard and Winery: Allows dogs in their outdoor areas, making it a perfect spot for wine tasting and a light meal.
Buller Wines: Featuring a restaurant along with their cellar door. Experience a guided tour or have a fortified wine tasting experience.
Campbells of Rutherglen: 5th generation family owned winery just 3km from Rutherglen. Cellar door and food and wine tasting experiences including a “blend your own muscat” experience. Proudly dog-friendly.
Stanton & Killeen: Cellar door sales, tours and tasting experiences including a lovely “speakeasy” experience. Picnic visitations welcome – regional grazing platters available. Stanton & Killeen have an annual “Doggy Athletics Event” around March that would be a real treat (see what I did there) to see.
Chambers Rosewood Vineyards: Tasting experiences along with a “build your own cheese plate” from local products.
Andrew Buller Wines: A boutique winery experience including cellar door and tastings. Explore the gardens with a glass in your hand.
Before visiting, it’s always a good idea to call ahead and confirm the current dog-friendly policies of these establishments.
Rutherglen Events
Please note, not all of these events may be dog friendly, so it’s best to check before deciding on your plans.
Explore, experience and indulge at this annual winemaker festival.
Tastes of Rutherglen – a great opportunity to tantalise their taste buds including our award winning Olive Groves where you can taste local olives and olive oils.
Dark Side of Wine – Experience bonfires, stargazing and a masquerade ball
What about a bit further away from Rutherglen?
If you’re willing to venture a bit further from Rutherglen, there are additional dog-friendly activities and locations in the broader region. Here are some suggestions:
Beechworth (about 40 minutes drive):
1. Beechworth Historic Park: Offers several walking trails where dogs are welcome on a leash.
2. Beechworth Bakery: Known for its pet-friendly outdoor seating area.
3. Lake Sambell: A beautiful spot for a walk or picnic with your dog.
Bright (about 1.5 hours drive):
1. Bright Brewery: Pet-friendly with outdoor seating, allowing you to enjoy a craft beer with your dog.
2. Canyon Walk: A picturesque trail along the Ovens River, perfect for a leisurely walk with your pet.
3. Mystic Mountain Bike Park: Some trails are suitable for dog walking, offering a great outdoor adventure.
Wangaratta (about 30 minutes drive):
1. Merriwa Park: A lovely park with walking trails and open spaces for dogs.
2. King George V Gardens: Another beautiful park in Wangaratta where dogs are welcome.
Albury/Wodonga (about 45 minutes drive):
1. Noreuil Park Foreshore: A popular spot along the Murray River with walking paths and picnic areas where dogs are welcome.
2. Oddies Creek Adventure Playspace: A great place for families and pets, with walking paths and open spaces.
Mount Buffalo National Park (about 1.5 hours drive):
– While dogs are not allowed in the national park itself, there are nearby areas where you can enjoy the natural beauty with your pet.
Yarrawonga/Mulwala (about 1 hour drive):
1. Lake Mulwala: Offers beautiful lakeside walks and picnic spots where dogs are allowed.
2. Chinaman’s Island Nature Reserve: A lovely spot for a walk with your dog.
These locations provide a variety of dog-friendly activities and amenities, ensuring both you and your furry friend can have a great time exploring the region.