Location: 82 Vincent Street, Ararat
Phone: 5355 0220
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About: Ararat Gallery was established in 1968 in the Old Municipal Offices of the Ararat Town Hall. Pamela Gullifer AM was appointed as the Gallery’s first full time director in 1973, and she honed in on Australia’s growing craft movement, which provided rich opportunities for a new gallery seeking to establish a collection on a small budget. It was the region’s historical association with fine merino wool production which ultimately secured the Gallery’s fibre art specialisation. In 1978 the building’s exterior was restored, and the interior was modified to include the gallery, performing arts centre and a new arts and crafts workshop.
Location: Girdlestone & Vincent Streets, Ararat
About: Enjoy the sanctuary of lakeside Alexandra Gardens, the gardens feature newly sealed walking paths, BBQ and picnic areas, colourful flower beds and terraced lawns sloping to an ornamental lake. Be sure to visit the walk-in fernery or take advantage of the new exercise stations.
Facilities include: Playground, Picnic Facilities, BBQ Facilities, Toilets, Picnic Shelter, Walking Track, Drinking Fountain, Water Tap, Outdoor Pool, Cafe.
About: Explore the natural beauty of the Grampians from its world-famous hiking trails. Discover majestic waterfalls, dazzling spring wildflower displays and awe-inspiring mountain panoramas. Cross paths with kangaroos, wallabies, emus and native birds. Heritage-listed for its Aboriginal heritage, animal and plant life, and stunning natural beauty, the Grampians National Park is one of Australia's most recognisable places. The best way to appreciate it is on one of its many world-class walks or hikes or by taking a scenic drive.
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Location: 31-33 Lambert Street, Ararat
Phone: 5352 1078
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About: The Gum San Chinese Heritage Centre tells the story of Ararat’s birth, the only city in Australia founded by the Chinese. It brings to life the 19th century story of the struggle of the immigrant Chinese miners and their difficulties on the Victorian Goldfields and shows the influence of Chinese culture on the economic, cultural and social development of Australia.
Gum San adheres to many of the Chinese customs and superstitions, inherently designed into the building. It revels in being the birthplace of Civil Rights for Chinese in this country and offers a glimpse into Australian history, and its intersection with Chinese culture.
Location: 48 Queen Street, Ararat
Phone: 5352 3117 or 0482 061 532
Email: [email protected]
Opening hours:
Tuesday & Thursday 10am - 3pm
Saturday 1pm - 4pm
* Group bookings can be made for any day with prior arrangement - $3 each for 6+ people *
Admission Charges:
Adults - $5
Concession - $4
Students - $1
Children under 6 years - Free
About: The Museum's Aboriginal name translates as "home of yesterday". It is housed in a bluestone and brick building built in 1874. Displays, including many photographs, dressed models, clothing and farm machinery, reflect the gold mining rush of 1856. The Mooney and Charles Best collections of Aboriginal artefacts are also featured, the Mooney collection being on loan from the City of Ararat. The museum holds approximately 4000 items and 1000 photographs.
Location: The park is located between Ararat and Beaufort on the Western Highway, Route A8. Take Ferntree Gully Road off the Western Highway
About: Mount Buangor State Park is part of an Aboriginal cultural landscape in the traditional Country of the Eastern Maar Peoples. Parks Victoria respects the deep and continuing connection that Eastern Maar Traditional Owners have to these lands and waters, and we recognise their ongoing role in caring for Country.
Explore a variety of landscapes including eucalypt forest, creek flats, waterfalls and steep escarpments. From the peak of Mount Buangor, the highest in the area, you can experience spectacular views of the surrounding countryside.
Location: Around 14km east of Ararat, along the Western Highway, A8. Enter via Kartuk Rd (also known as Picnic Ground road) off the Western Highway.
About: Langi Ghiran State Park is part of an Aboriginal cultural landscape in the traditional Country of the Eastern Maar Peoples. Parks Victoria respects the deep and continuing connection that Eastern Maar Traditional Owners have to these lands and waters, and we recognise their ongoing role in caring for Country.
Langi Ghiran (Lar-ne-jeering, ‘Home of the Yellow-tailed Black Cockatoos’, in the language of the Djab Wurrung people) is located between Ararat and Beaufort on the Western Highway. It offers peaceful walks through native woodlands, waterways and heritage sites.
Location: 52 One Tree Hill Road, Ararat
About: One Tree Hill offers unparalleled views over Ararat and the surrounding landscape. To the west is the Grampians National Park, while Mount Langi Ghiran dominates the eastern skyline. The northern aspect features the Black Range. The view southwards takes in the expansive plains of the Western District.
The lookout can be reached by car, bike or on foot. Picnic tables on the top of the hill make this the perfect place to take in the 360 degree views whilst having a bite to eat.