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Aradale Asylum
Aradale Asylum

Aradale housed Victoria's mentally ill from 1865 to 1998, and guided tours of this large institution are now available

www.aradale.com.au
Ararat Gallery TAMA
Ararat Gallery TAMA

Located in Ararat's grand town hall building, this textile art gallery showcases touring exhibitions, in-house works a dedicated collection of textile and fibre art.

www.araratgallerytama.com.au
Ararat Regional Park
Ararat Regional Park

Located at the north-western edge of town, it consists of 1000 hectares straddling ancient hills that offer panoramic views of the surrounding area including the Pioneer Memorial Lookout at One Tree Hill

www.parks.vic.gov.au
Ararat Town Hall
Ararat Town Hall

This cultural hub is housed in the stately building of Ararat's former Town Hall. It hosts a wide range of live performances and events including concerts, plays and comedy shows.

www.ararattownhall.com.au
Grampians National Park
Grampians National Park

Renowned for its rugged mountain ranges and stunning wildflower displays, the Grampians National Park features creeks, lakes and waterfalls. There are over 50 walking tracks and many spectacular lookouts.

www.parks.vic.gov.au
Gum San Chinese Heritage Centre
Gum San Chinese Heritage Centre

Illustrating the influence of Chinese culture on the economic, cultural and social development of Australia

www.gumsan.com.au
J Ward Museum
J Ward Museum

The former prison dating back to the days of the goldrush is now a museum depicting its past with guided tours of the complex

www.jward.org.au
Langi Ghiran State Park
Langi Ghiran State Park

Featuring rugged granite peaks and gentle sloping open woodlands, Langi Ghiran State Park is home to a variety of gum trees and wildlife including kangaroos, wallabies, echidnas and cockatoos. Enjoy panoramic views from the summit of Mount Langi Ghiran, explore the walking tracks and take a scenic drive along the one-way Langi Ghiran Track.

www.parks.vic.gov.au
Langi Morgala Museum
Langi Morgala Museum

Displaying historical collections of objects that were made or used by people in the local district

www.victoriancollections.net.au
Mount Buangor State Park
Mount Buangor State Park

This park is noted for its variety of landscapes. There are eucalypt forests, creek flats, waterfalls, steep escarpments and Mount Buangor - the area's highest peak. Explore over 15 kilometres of walking tracks within the park, some of which extend into the neighbouring Mount Cole State Forest.

www.parks.vic.gov.au