SPECIAL EVENT: Beaks & Barrels 2025 - SATURDAY 1st NOVEMBER 2025
We're excited to announce a first for LYFER in the event space. Pfeiffer Wines have asked us to be part of their first ever Beaks & Barrels event, combining two passions into one unique event.
Get ready, on Saturday 1st November, we have a treat for you. Join LYFER and Pfeiffer Wines for Beaks & Barrels, an afternoon celebrating birding, wine, and conversation on Pfeiffer’s historic Sunday Creek Bridge.
Image of Sunday Creek Bridge
Tickets are just $30 and includes:
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Marquee seating for our Wine & Modern Birding Panel Discussion with Chris Pfeiffer OAM, Jen Pfeiffer, and LYFER Co-Founders James Lambrou & Josh Symons.
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A complimentary glass of Pfeiffer wine (or soft drink)
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A LYFER Field Notepad
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A Pfeiffer x LYFER Bird Checklist & Habitat Map
- Expert tips on bird photography
- A guided bird-walk through Sunday Creek’s habitat, home to more than 150 bird species
When: Saturday 1st November 2025, 1–3pm
Where: Pfeiffer Wines, 167 Distillery Road, Wahgunyah VIC
Capacity: Strictly limited tickets.
Even better, we will have a mini pop-up store at the winery where you can buy all your LYFER gear plus grab a pair of NOCS binoculars with an exclusive 10% discount.
EXTRAS - FOOD & DRINK:
You are welcome to bring your own food to the event, but we recommend to indulge and treat yourself with a pre-ordered grazing platter to enjoy:
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Grazing Plate ($30): Includes 1 x Cheese, 1 x locally made Cabana, 1 x Biscuits (GF available), 1 x Bowl EV Olives
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Pfeiffer Gamay 750ml ($25): Pfeiffer Gamay is the perfect wine to enjoy on our Sunday Creek Bridge.
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Country Picnic Hamper by the Pickled Sisters Cafe for 2 or 3 ($150): Its time to indulge! You'll be enjoying - house baked baguette, spiced eggplant, Milawa cheese, smoked trout mousse and Gooramadda olives, chicken terrine and peach chutney, sliced mustard rubbed rare beef with rocket, roasted tomatoes and béarnaise sauce, baby potato, caper and red onion salad, a slice of delicious cake and 2 complimentary glasses of Pfeiffer Wine.
OFFERS AT LYFER POP-UP STORE:
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10% off the LYFER Range
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15% off NOCS binoculars & monoculars
Questions or booking information: Call Pfeiffer Wines on (02) 6033 2805 or book online.
Why rush home after the Beaks & Barrels event?
Rutherglen and its surrounding region offer so much to fill out a relaxing, birds, nature- and wine-inflected weekend. The area rewards visitors with heritage streetscapes, riverside trails, cellar doors, and native bushland to explore.
Consider a bike ride or walk through part of the Rutherglen Loops, a 48 km network of trails linking the town, Wahgunyah, Lake Moodemere, and nearby vineyards.
You could also follow part of the Murray to the Mountains Rail Trail that connects Rutherglen to Wahgunyah for a scenic riding or walking route.
Birders might want to visit nearby reserves like the Lower Ovens Wildlife Reserve or explore the banks of the Ovens and Murray Rivers for riparian habitats.
Rutherglen and surrounding area is a gem of a visit
Fancy some more wine tasting? A self-guided cellar door tour is a must: stop in at stalwarts like Stanton & Killeen, Campbells Wines, All Saints Estate, or De Bortoli’s Tuileries restaurant as part of your itinerary.
You are spoilt for choice, from Arts, Culture, Wine, Food and Bird-watching. See you there!
Where to Stay (Budget → Luxe)
Here are some links to some accommodation options from affordable to luxurious:
Explore Rutherglen - Accommodation
Visit Victoria - Accommodation
Where to Eat (from Cafes → Fine Dining)
Rutherglen is riddled with some of the best cafes, bars and restaurants too.
Explore Rutherglen - Food & Drink
See you there, cheers!!
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