Attractions: Things To Do In Ararat and the Surrounding Region
Ararat offers a variety of facilities and attractions for visitors.
Things to see and do in Ararat:-
- Visit J-Ward, the old gaol and former institution for the criminally insane. Do a tour during the day or one of their Lantern Ghost Tours at night.
- Visit Aradale one of Victoria’s largest Asylums. Aradale operated as a Lunatic Asylum from 1867 and has been closed since 1993.
- Other attractions include Ararat Regional Art Gallery, the Railway Heritage Museum, and Langi Morgala Museum
- Take a stroll in Alexandra Park and Gardens and relax by the Lake.
- One Tree Hill Lookout has panoramic views over the region.
- Walk along the vine lined main street, browse the shops and sample the many dining options
Other attractions include:-
- Challambar Golf Club
- Murtoa Stick Shed
- Halls Gap Zoo
- Silo Art Trail
- Giant Koala
- Grampians Helicopter Tours
- Grampian Wine Tours
- Historic Ararat walking and driving trails
Ararat is a perfect base for a scenic drive through the magnificent countryside and ranges of the regional natural attractions:-
- The Grampians National Park
- Grampians Peaks Trail
- Ararat Regional Park
- Mt Langi Ghiran, Mt Cole, Mt Buangor
- Langi Ghiran State Park
- Mount Buangor State Park
- Pyrenees Ranges
- The Great Dividing Trail
Activities:-
- 4WDriving
- Bush walking
- Horse riding
- Mountain bike riding
- Rock climbing
- Golf
- Mini Golf
Wineries:-
Ararat is central to the many vineyards of the area. Follow the Great Grape Touring Route winding through this spectacular region and discover the abundant wineries and cellar doors.
- Montara
- Seppelts
- Bests
- Grampians Estate
- Mountainside Wines
- Mount Langi Ghiran
Local Events:-
- Australia Day Weekend
- Labour Day
- Easter Weekend
- Melbourne Cup Weekend
- Pitch Music Festival
- Jailhouse Rock Festival
- Horsham Country Music Festival
- Ararat Cup
- Golden Gateway Festival
- Stawell Gift
- Great Western Rodeo
- Grampians ride to remember
- One tree hill climb
- Grampians grape escape