Attractions

Gum San Chinese Heritage Centre in Ararat. For a video on the attractions of Ararat see bottom of home page. For Grampians Attractions see video bottom of this page.
An historic city with a rich gold background Ararat has many attractions on offer.
Ararat and the Chalambar motel are an ideal base for exploring the region’s many attractions.
Ararat is the Gateway to the Grampians and only minutes to Great Western with its world famous wineries including Seppelt and Bests.
The city and neighboring townships provide a diverse range of cultural and historical attractions. Glance into the past at the J-Ward Gaol and the Langi Morgala Museum. Discover Ararat’s gold heritage at the Gum San Chinese Heritage centre attend one of Ararat’s many festivals including Jailhouse Rock festival, Ararat orchid show, Golden gateway Festival, A Day on the Green, Local Grape Grazing, nearby Stawell Gift, Local Harness and Thoroughbred racing or even the famous World Rabbit skinning competition at Moyston.
Put simply Ararat hosts a full calendar of festivals and events, showcasing local specialities and talent; it is a destination brimming with tourism and recreational opportunities for all to enjoy.
Useful websites
- Ararat & Grampians Visitor Information Centre
91 High Street, Ararat, Victoria 3377
Ph: (03) 5355 0281
Email:tourinfo@ararat.vic.gov.au
- Ararat Regional Art Gallery- email: gallery@ararat.vic.gov.au
- Seppelt Winery-http://www.seppelt.com.au
- Gum San Chinese Heritage Centre-www.gumsan.com.au
- J Ward Goal- Victoria's most secretive institution-www.jward.ararat.net.au
- Chalambar Golf Club -www.araratchalambargolf.com.au
- Nectar Ambrosia for food, wine and functions or www.nectarambrosia.com.au
- NEW- TOURS of Historic Aradale - tour Aradale to understand how psychiatric patients were treated in Victoria in the late 1800's. Sundays at 11.00am and 2.00pm. Bookings essential through the Ararat visitors Information centre 1800 657158 or
find out more at http://www.nmit.edu.au/news_events/news/2009/media_release_040609.aspx


