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Our world class wine regions at your doorstep

Nestled in the Alpine Valleys are many charming towns like Bright, Porepunkah and Myrtleford which are home to rail trails and boutique cellar doors.

Beechworth

Once a thriving gold mining town, Beechworth has developed into a vibrant

King Valley

Located at the foothills of the Alpine National Park, the picturesque King Valley wine region is home of many exceptional Italian wine varietals, including Prosecco, Nebbiolo, Sangiovese and Pinot Grigio, influenced by Italian immigrants living in the area.

For the vineyards, perched on the fertile slopes that rise above the King River, are home to great wines and their makers. First, second and third generation Italian migrant families continue a tradition, today treating the Australian palate with their Mediterranean-inspired wines.

The famous ‘Prosecco Road’ is a sensational food and wine trail celebrating the best of the rustic Italian dining experience. Visitors can drive or cycle the trail and enjoy intimate tastings with the winemakers and savour the flavours of the fine combination of Australian and Italian cuisine.

The area also includes the Milawa Gourmet Region, home of unique delicatessens, providores, restaurants, food stores and markets.

Alpine Valleys

With the breathtaking Victorian Alps and colourful food culture, the Alpine Valleys region is one of the most visited destinations in Victoria by outdoor adventurers and wine enthusiasts alike.

The region includes the four valleys surrounding the Ovens, Buffalo, Buckland and Kiewa rivers with the unique sub-alpine conditions producing premium cool climate wines. The region is renowned for its elegant, velvety red wines and crisp white wines.

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Rutherglen

Situated on the banks of the Murray River, the Rutherglen region is internationally famous for its fortified wines. After emerging from the gold rush in the mid-nineteenth century, the region is now referred to as the ‘liquid’ gold capital. The beautiful old winemaking houses which sprang up in the gold rush days are still owned and managed by fourth, fifth and sixth generation descendants.

Pfei er Wines historic winery cellars and century old Sunday Creek Bridge is the perfect location to immerse yourself in nature and simply enjoy the sound of silence. The air is clean and fresh, the skies are tall and there is plenty of space to enjoy a Sunday afternoon drink in a unique Australian setting?

Book a Seated Tasting Experience to explore the large (there are 29 to try) range of premium wines produced by Father and Daughter winemaking team, Chris and Jen Pfei er. Discover the stories of the wineries rich wine heritage spanning over 150 years from the friendly Pfei er team. BBQ up your own lunch with a DIY BBQ pack whilst enjoying the special views overlooking Sunday Creek. Picnic on the 'pfamous' Sunday Creek bridge, under the century old pine trees or simply on the green grass within the beautiful grounds with a pre-booked Picnic Hamper…and if the season is right, you can even feed some turtles.

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ALPINE www.visitbright.com.au

119 Gavan St. Ph: 1800 111 885

BEECHWORTH www.explorebeechworth.com.au

Old Shire Hall, 103 Ford St, Beechworth. Ph: 1300 366 321

CHILTERN www.explorechiltern.com.au

30 Main St, Chiltern. Ph: (03) 5726 1611

COBRAM-BAROOGA www.suncountryonthemurray.com.au

COROWA www.northofthemurray.com.au

100 Edward St, Corowa. Ph: (02) 60333221

CORRYONG www.visituppermurray.com.au

50 Hanson St, Corryong. Ph: (02) 6076 2277

MILDURA www.visitmildura.com.au

180-190 Deakin Ave, Mildura. Ph: 1800 039 043

MT. BEAUTY www.visitmountbeauty.com.au

31 Bogong High Plains Rd, Mt Beauty. Ph: 1800 111 885

MYRTLEFORD www.visitmyrtlefordvic.com.au

Post Office Complex, Myrtleford. Ph: 1800 111 885

NATHALIA – BARMAH www.nathaliabarmah.com.au

73 Blake St, Nathalia. Ph: 1800 607 607

NUMURKAH www.numurkahtourism.com.au

99 Melville St, Numurkah. Ph: 1800 607 607

RUTHERGLEN www.explorerutherglen.com.au

57 Main St, Rutherglen. Ph: 1800 622 871

TOCUMWAL www.suncocuntryonthemurray.com.au

Foreshore Building, 2 Deniliquin Rd. Tocumwal. Ph: 0447 333 114

WANGARATTA www.visitwangaratta.com.au

100 Murphy St, Wangaratta. Ph: 1800 801 065

YACKANDANDAH www.exploreyackandandah.com.au

15 High St, Yackandandah. Ph: (02) 6027 1988

YARRAWONGA-MULWALA www.yarrawongamulwala.com.au

1 Irvine Parade, Yarrawonga. Ph: (03) 5744 1989

Other Visitor information centres in region

• Albury Visitors Information Centre. Ph: 1300 252 879

• Wodonga Visitors Information Centre. Ph: 1300 252 879

• Greater Hume Shire Visitors Information Centre. Ph: (02) 6036 2422

• Deniliquin Shire Visitors Information Centre. Ph: 1800 650 712

• Jerilderie Visitors Information Centre. Ph: 0448 878 597

• Wagga Wagga Visitors Information Centre. Ph:1300 100 122

• Greater Shepparton Visitors Information Centre. Ph: 1800 808 839

• Benalla Visitors Information Centre. Ph: (03) 5762 1749

• Mansfield Mt Buller, the High Country Visitors Information Centre Ph: (03) 5775 7000

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