7 Rutherglen Christmas Gift Ideas
Planning a trip to Rutherglen and its surrounds and want to gift a Christmas present to enjoy there - or at home? Here's seven Rutherglen region Christmas gift ideas your loved ones might enjoy.
Hennessy Home & Garden Terrarium Bar
Know a Rutherglen local who loves plants but is, let's face it, a bit of a black thumb, managing to kill anything leafy? Planning a visit to the Rutherglen region and trying to think of a non-alcoholic experience your teens can enjoy? Here's a great Christmas gift they can enjoy for years. At Hennessy Home & Garden you can build your own terrarium, selecting a suitable glass terrarium bowl from and add your chosen plants from their nursery. You can even book a terrarium workshop for five or more attendees. From $20 (small) to $200 jumbo).
Louisa Morris Cakes Macaron Workshop
Whose Mum doesn't love a macaron or two? Help her learn how to make her own macarons (even how to package and present them for gifts) at a 4-hour macaron workshop for a maximum of 4 people at Louisa Morris Cakes in Wahgunyah. And yes, she gets to take her freshly made macarons home. $275 per person.
Gooramadda Olives Olive Gift Pack
If your partner or parents adore olives, whether to snack on, add to dishes or their dry martini, they'll be thrilled with the hamper from Gooramadda Olives containing a 100ml botte of extra virgin olive oil, 100ml black garlic drizzler, 250g olive sampler, 60g dukkah and 50g spiced pear paste. $72.
Savoy Truffle Co Weekly Gourmet Meals
If your bestie lives in Rutherglen or the surrounding areas, give her the night, the weekend or even the week off by ordering the homemade meal delivery service from chef Kate Akrap who uses estate grown and locally sourced produce. Menus change frequently but as a guide, a previous dinner's menu option for 4 people of vegetable curry soup (for entree), a main meal of lamb ragout with gnocchi Parisienne and dessert of tiramisu cost $106.
Stanton & Killeen Blend Your Own Muscat
Rutherglen is the home of fortified wines. If your Dad likes a tipple, book him a Christmas gift of a 2-hour muscat blending class at Stanton & Killeen. He'll discover the different styles and ages of Rutherglen, Classic, Grand and Rare Muscats, and taste four different Muscat parcels to determine what ratios work best in her perfect blend. At the end, they'll bottle it for him so he can take it home. $160 per person.
Must Love Dogs B&B
If you're planning a visit to Rutherglen but concerned you won't be able to bring your pooch, never fear. Must Love Dogs B&B is pet-friendly allowing your dog/s inside and it has a fully fenced garden and lawn for them to frolic. It features an open fire for cool winter months and a fenced pool to enjoy over summer. Voted one of the Best 25 Bed & Breakfasts in Australia, it is also 5-paw-rated by the pet-friendly accommodation sector. Book an evening platter if you don't want to go out for dinner one night, or a picnic hamper for day-time exploring (both $90 for 2) or a Devonshire tea ($30 for 2).
Australian Map Gifts A4 Australian Food & Wine Festivals Calendar
A great (post)Christmas stocking stuffer for those who you know love wine from Rutherglen (but don't know their favourite variety or vineyard). This calendar is packed with over 100 food and wine festivals across Australia from January 2026-March 2027 from grape stomps to oceanside food feasts, from truffle hunts to long lunches. It makes an inspiring gift for friends who love travel, food and wine and even better, it's printed in Australia on 100% recycled paper. While it's a wholesale-only website, you can contact Australian Map Gifts directly to arrange a purchase. $45.
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