Murrumbateman is home to more than 24 large wineries, which produce some of the finest wines in the country. Nestled in the rolling hills of Murrumbateman in the Yass Valley, Dionysus Winery is one of the prime vineyards in the village where you can savor a heavenly mix of handcrafted boutique wines and lip smacking delicacies amid a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Located en route to tranquil Poachers Trail is an award winning winery called Clonakilla, which has been made famous by its signature wine, the Clonakilla Shiraz Viognier. Ranked as one of Australia's top small segment wineries, this winery takes pride of being been named NSW Wine of the Year in 1999. Moving further on the Poachers Trail, you will also find many country cafes, art galleries, and charming Murrumbateman self-catering holiday rentals. Those who are looking for some adventure can go caving in the Wee Jasper Valley or enjoy fishing in the clear waters of Goodradigbee River. Murrumbateman is just 30 minutes North of Canberra and 2.5 hours from Sydney , thus you can also plan fun filled excursion to these cities.
Murrumbateman continually hosts a range of events, which include the Moving Feast, Field Day, Anzac Day Service and sporting events. One of the major events celebrated in the village is Murrumbateman Field Days, an annual event dedicated to small area farming where exhibitors display a wide range of machinery, equipment and services. Quench your thirst with exotic wines at The Murrumbateman Moving Feast. Held in the month of October, it offers an incredible variety of premium local wines complimented with matching gastronomical delights. During festive times, the village draws large crowds from Canberra and Yass which stay in the lovely Murrumbateman house rentals , and participate in the various competitions and programs organized in these events.