Pack your appetite and follow the flavours beyond Albury Wodonga. From country bakeries and farm gates to vineyards, markets and local makers, the Greater Hume Grazing, High Country Harvest and Murray River Makers Loop are filled with delicious detours, local characters and memorable tastes at every turn.
Greater Hume Grazing
Swap the highway for the backroads and discover old-fashioned hospitality.
First Stop: Jindera
Jindera Bakery
For classic country bakery treats, check out the new Hawaiian Pie!
Fox & Brew
Serving great coffee, breakfast and lunch from 7.30am.
Uncover the region’s rich past at the Jindera Pioneer Museum, open daily from 10.00am
Continue through the rich agricultural countryside to Walla Walla
The Walla Food Mill
Discover where locals go for freshly made sandwiches, hot food and pizza. Open Monday to Saturday.
Discover the striking water tower mural and climb up the notorious bushranger Dan Morgan’s Lookout.
Farm-gate flavours and country hospitality await in Holbrook
The Ten Mile
A destination for food lovers, featuring local wines and produce.
Holbrook Paddock Eggs
Discover an interactive experience, community garden, local food connection and shop for all things chicken.
Holbrook Hotel
A restored 1914 Art Deco hotel that celebrates the flavours of the region with a paddock-to-plate menu showcasing local farmers and producers.
Wander through the boutique shops, pick up some local produce or explore the famous HMAS Otway Submarine Museum
Wolki Farm
Book a farm tour to meet the farm animals and discover how good food and sustainable farming come together.
Take a detour off the freeway to the iconic Ettamogah Pub Museum Albury at Table Top. Discover the quirky pub and famous cartoons of Australian artist Ken Maynard.
High Country Harvest
Head for the hills and through to Yackandandah
Gum Tree Pies
Enjoy the golden, crunchy finish of their award-winning pies, made from fresh local ingredients and cooked daily.
Backwoods Distillery – Share a tasting paddle of award-winning Australian whisky and craft gin, crafted using local grains and native botanicals.
Enjoy a menu showcasing local produce, from Beechworth Honey-roasted beer nuts to chocolate and stout cake with Backwoods whiskey cream and Caramel.
Yack n’ Waffle
Satisfy your sweet tooth with organic Belgian style waffles.
STOP 2: Beechworth
Wander the historic streets before choosing where to stop for lunch.
Project Forty Nine
Select from deli smallgoods, cheese and a vast selection of local wines. They’ll even make you a grazing platter to eat or take away.
Provenance
Offers a sophisticated dining experience for those looking to make lunch an occasion.
Bridge Road Brewers
Wander down the lane where you’ll find 20 taps of house-brewed craft beer, local wine, gin and whisky, served alongside casual dining in an 1850s coach house.
Beechworth Bakery
Enjoy the irresistible aroma of freshly baked bread and pies and test your willpower with the huge selection of pastries, cakes, tarts and their famous Beesting! All are made with quality ingredients and traditional recipes the locals love.
Beechworth Honey
An essential stop for a taste of over 40 honey varieties. Discover the working beehive and shop for everything beeswax and honey.
STOP 3: Chiltern
Black Dog Olives
Discover locally grown olives and handcrafted olive products.
Posh Plonk on Main
A boutique wine spot to enjoy a tasting in the cellar door or an irresistible bottomless brunch featuring savoury and sweet platters and bubbles.
What’s in Season?
Keep an eye out for seasonal goodies and detour to Stanley for summer berries and cherries, and winter pears and apples. Also keep an eye out for farm-gate sales of nuts, olives, oils and the many local wine producers.
Drop into JimJam Foods farm shop for delicious preserves and bottled happiness.
Murray River Makers Loop
Pack the esky, loosen the belt and point the car towards the Murray.
Corowa
Corowa Distilling Co
Housed in a former flour mill, enjoy a taste of Australia’s first whisky distillery, using locally grown ingredients.
Junee Liquorice and Chocolate Factory
Indulge in handmade Belgian chocolates and liquorice, then savour the local seasonal menu in the rustic restaurant.
Doc Yarrum Café
Enjoy Seven Miles Coffee and their famous hearty comfort food.
Amber Rose Food Store
Sit amongst the antiques and collectables and enjoy a pot of tea, fresh homemade sausage rolls, sandwiches and cakes.
Cross the Foord Bridge to Wahgunyah
All Saints Estate
Experience the adventure as you drive down the avenue of towering elms leading you to the 1864 heritage-listed castle. Taste the seasonally curated wine collection of Australia’s oldest and most awarded wineries.
St Leonards Vineyard
A hidden gem for wine and food lovers. On the first Saturday of every month, sit back and enjoy an afternoon of live music, stunning views and a glass of your favourite wine at Music on the Murray.
Experience the history and wander through the historic Wahgunyah Carlyle Cemetery and Chinese Furnaces, erected in 1887.
Discover the taste and history of Rutherglen
The Pickled Sisters
Emphasising local, seasonal, and sustainable produce.
Jones Winery
Combining estate-grown wines with seasonal modern French bistro cuisine.
The Victorian Hotel
A country pub experience known for it’s fire-led cooking.
Tuileries at De Bortoli
Offering a refined regional dining experience with heritage charm with a strong connection to local food and wine culture.
Parkers Pies
Be seduced by gourmet pies and pastries. The Rutherglen Red is a slow-cooked beef delight.
The Convent Brewery
Crafting traditional beer on-site. Grab a paddle and discover why this is a local favourite.
Explore monthly markets and the many wineries around the region.
Be sure to include a stop at Gooramadda Olives for gourmet goods, oils, dressings and handmade olive oil soap.
Rutherglen’s Big Event Calendar:
March: Tastes of Rutherglen
June: Roam Rutherglen
August: Dark Side of Wine
October: Rutherglen Agricultural Show
