Top Things to do in Ararat
6 Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Ararat That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Ararat, Australia including Montara Winery, DogRock Winery, Ararat and Grampians Visitor Information Centre, J Ward Museum Complex, Gum San Chinese Heritage Centre, Ararat Gallery TAMA.
Restaurants in Ararat
1. Montara Winery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 18 reviews
Established in 1970, Montara is captivating with its panorama of plains, mountains, vines, and old-world charm of the Ararat gold rush days. Situated 200 kilometres west of Melbourne in the Grampians region, it is a feast for the eyes and the spirit.
2. DogRock Winery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 9 reviews
DogRock Winery,in Victoria’s Pyrenees region, is a creator of premium, sustainably produced wines. Established in 1998 by winemakers Allen and Andrea Hart who make small batches of premium Riesling, Chardonnay, Shiraz, Grenache, Tempranillo and Cabernet Sauvignon from estate grown fruit. Please call ahead to arrange your tasting experience.
Reviewed By Max98 - Yarraville, Australia
This place is amazing. Great view, great wine, superb service. It’s a little bit out of the way - but worth the trip. We tasted some amazing whites and reds. Good price and superb wine. Andrea served us and was impeccable. A full narration of the wine and its history. The wine is not mass produced so is small lot, and is so popular that many styles were not available. But we still managed 9 + wines all of really high quality.
3. Ararat and Grampians Visitor Information Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 58 reviews
Reviewed By pamhellings2 - Adelaide, Australia
Lots of useful information and helpful staff both full time and volunteers . Worth a visit as soon as you hit Ararat.
4. J Ward Museum Complex
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 246 reviews
Reviewed By O1462WNmikec - Horsham, Australia
This was our second visit and it is still great, The history of the treatment of people in the past is a real eye opener. The place is run by volunteers and the tour is a credit to them.
5. Gum San Chinese Heritage Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 101 reviews
Gum San Chinese Heritage Centre stands as a monument to the contribution by the Chinese to the establishment and economic and cultural advancement of Ararat. It tells a story of deprivation, hardship and the incredible tenacity of thousands of men from the south east of China that made their way to Victoria, in the 1850s in search of gold. Become engrossed in the courthouse stories and see the original Canton Lead Mine tunnel uncovered during the construction of the Centre. A truly interactive experience for visitors of all ages. Open 7 days a week except Christmas Day 11am-4pm 31-33 Lambert Street (Western Highway) Ararat 3377 03 5352 1078
Reviewed By johncW1199UH - Ararat, Australia
This special building featuring the second most number of characters on the roof corners of any building in Australia. A roof donated to Ararat by Sister City Taishan is an excellent museum and function centre. Managed by the Ararat Rural City, this building the vision of Don and Rene Reynolds is a tribute to their and Ararat’s Chinese heritage. Gold panning is the most popular activity available to children among a number of available activities. Research, history of education and the involvement of Taishan No 1 High School in Ararat add extra value to this facility a must stop on the highway western side of the city centre.
6. Ararat Gallery TAMA
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 18 reviews
The Gallery has a unique place amongst Australia’s public galleries through its commitment to supporting and promoting textile and fibre art - a curatorial and collection focus that began in the early 1970s. Today the collection is arguably the most significant of its kind in Australia. While the permanent collection is not always on exhibition, the Gallery maintains its dedication to highlighting excellence, innovation and diversity in contemporary textile and fibre art practice through an annual exhibition program featuring the work of visiting artists and exhibitions that are touring from other public galleries. The gallery is fully accessible from the Vincent Street entrance. Lift access between levels inside the facility is available for gallery visitors. Accessible toilets including baby change facilities are also available. Tours for schools and non-profit organisations can be accommodated subject to advance notice.
Reviewed By annt102 - Pascoe Vale, Australia
During a recent holiday in Victoria, we went to a number of regional museums and this was a standout. The quality of the work on display. The range of art work. The helpfulness of the staff. This gallery has a special focus on textiles and is absolutely worth a visit.
