Murrumbateman: Wine, Markets and Country Experiences

There are several specific reasons to visit Murrumbateman: the Winery Trail on foot or by bike, markets offering fresh produce and arts and crafts, agriculture-focused events, and horse-riding adventures. If you’re looking for hotels in Murrumbateman, it’s best to start with the purpose of your stay. Would you like to make a trail the focus of your trip, or attend a particular event? The activities differ in format and frequency, making this an useful first decision when planning your trip.

The Winery Trail by Bike or on Foot

The Murrumbateman Winery Trail is a 14-kilometre paved path that takes visitors past eight wineries in the region. It is designed for cyclists and pedestrians, starts in the centre of Murrumbateman Village and provides access to the individual wineries. Its length, paved surface and suitability for walking or cycling give the outing a clear framework. This makes it easy to plan the trail as a cycling or walking route and combine it with the wineries along the way.

Markets and Field Days

The Murrumbateman Village Markets are held on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month from 9 am to 1 pm on the Village Green at the Murrumbateman Recreation Ground. They offer fresh produce and locally connected arts and crafts. Their regular monthly schedule provides a different reason to plan a visit than an annual event. If the market is to be a highlight of your trip, you can plan your dates around these Saturdays.

The Murrumbateman Field Days are an annual two-day agricultural and family event, with family-friendly country experiences. Compared with the market, they differ both in frequency—monthly market days versus an annual event—and in focus: agriculture and country experiences define the Field Days. This means you can plan a market visit differently from a visit to this two-day event.

A Culinary Tour

The event page describes the Makers of Murrumbateman Moving Feast as a long-standing culinary tradition. This tradition includes a touring tasting experience showcasing wine, food, produce, artists, experiences and views from Murrumbateman. Guests travel from venue to venue, enjoying specially created dishes paired with local wines. Moving between venues is part of the format and distinguishes it from the Village Markets on the Village Green. If you’d like to make wine and paired dishes the focus of your visit, this tour offers a different reason to visit than the market or Winery Trail. If you’re planning your trip around an event, check its dates before visiting; you should also check the market information before travelling.

Horse-Riding Adventures and Alpacas

The rural experiences extend beyond wine and events. Burnelee offers horse-riding adventures on a fully working 3,500-acre grazing property. This offers a different focus from cycling or walking to the wineries: horse-riding experiences on a working farm. Murrumbateman is also home to Blackwattle Alpaca Farm, a working alpaca farm. As of September 2026, the herd numbered around 60 alpacas. Horse riding and alpaca farming add two distinct ways to experience Murrumbateman’s rural character.

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