What to do and see in Ararat, Victoria: The Best Things to do Good for Big Groups

January 1, 2022 Vivienne Hutton

Discover the best top things to do in Ararat, Australia including J Ward Museum Complex, Gum San Chinese Heritage Centre, One Tree Hill Lookout, Alexandra Gardens, Aradale Lunatic Asylum.
Restaurants in Ararat

1. J Ward Museum Complex

Girdlestone Street, Ararat, Victoria 3377 Australia +61 3 5352 3357 [email protected] http://www.jward.org.au
Excellent
75%
Good
21%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 246 reviews

J Ward Museum Complex

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.

2. Gum San Chinese Heritage Centre

31-33 Lambert St, Ararat, Victoria 3377 Australia +61 3 5352 1078 [email protected]
Excellent
68%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 101 reviews

Gum San Chinese Heritage Centre

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.

3. One Tree Hill Lookout

One Tree Hill Road, Ararat, Victoria 3377 Australia +61 3 5355 0281 http://theclimbingcyclist.com/climbs/one-tree-hill-ararat/
Excellent
55%
Good
40%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 97 reviews

One Tree Hill Lookout

Reviewed By linda2017314 - Victoria, Australia

Nice drive up close to town and are able to have a great view of Halls Gap from the tope and surrounding countryside.

4. Alexandra Gardens

Vincent Street, Ararat, Victoria 3377 Australia +61 3 5352 1309
Excellent
54%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 46 reviews

Alexandra Gardens

The Pyrenees Caravan Park offer Deluxe Ensuite Cabins,Disable unit, Ensuite power site, drive thru site,Power&unpower site, Our peaceful and quiet garden setting with excellent facilities and proximity to shops, restaurants and all attractions will ensure a pleasant stay. Our undercover camp kitchen look onto garden and the Black Cockatoo aviary

Reviewed By christinec317 - Echuca, Australia

The gardens with a lovely lake are the perfect place to stop and stretch, eat or rest while passing through Ararat. Or - like so many locals - you can walk or run round the lake a few times. There's a kids' playground, lovely little cafe and plenty of seating.

5. Aradale Lunatic Asylum

Excellent
77%
Good
19%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
0%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 47 reviews

Aradale Lunatic Asylum

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