Best places in Ararat

Discover the best places in Ararat, curated using our unique algorithm blending 'Top Rated' and 'Most Reviewed' establishments. Uncover the city's gems and must-visit locales for an unforgettable experience. Please note that certain places categories are intentionally excluded to ensure a refined selection. Ratings are based from 233 places in the city.

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Pinnacle Lookout
Tourist attraction
Summit viewpoint on a craggy rock formation offering panoramic valley, mountain range & lake views.
4.90 (1.4K reviews) (~39.36 km from centre)
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Grampians National Park
National park
Large national park featuring prominent mountain ridges noted for their popularity with climbers.
4.80 (3.6K reviews) (~47.95 km from centre)
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Boroka Lookout
Vista point
These cliffside viewing platforms provide picturesque views of mountain ranges, lakes & plains.
4.80 (1.5K reviews) (~42.01 km from centre)
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MacKenzie Falls
Tourist attraction
Swimming is not permitted, but an observation deck allows for enjoyment of these popular waterfalls.
4.70 (3.2K reviews) (~49.92 km from centre)
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Reed Lookout
Vista point
Vista point known for its scenic panoramic views of the Victoria Valley & surrounding mountains.
4.70 (1.4K reviews) (~45.43 km from centre)
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Halls Gap Lakeside Tourist Park
Holiday park
Down-to-earth resort offering an outdoor pool, 6 trampolines & a guest lounge with a fireplace.
$76/night
4.70 (1.2K reviews) (~36.63 km from centre)
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The Balconies
Vista point
👍👍 A place with a nice sunset view but hard to get a good angle. It’s a nice sunset view but it’s harder to get a good angle compared to staying at reed lookout. If you’re thinking about making the 1km walk for the sunset, it’s better if you stay at reed lookout. Aside from the sunset, you get a real...
4.70 (762 reviews) (~44.47 km from centre)
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Halls Gap Zoo
Zoo
Regional zoo with 160+ species of native & exotic mammals, reptiles & birds, plus animal encounters.
4.60 (2K reviews) (~35.96 km from centre)
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YHA Grampians Eco
Hostel
Rustic hostel offering simple dorms & private rooms, plus a BBQ area, communal kitchens & lounges.
$42/night
4.80 (261 reviews) (~40.12 km from centre)
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Seppelt Cellar Door
Winery
👍👍 If you are in the Grampians region this is a must do. The tour of the historical winery was so interesting. Our tour guide Ricky, was so friendly and helpful. He made the experience informative and fun. His knowledge of the history of the winery was amazing and his ability to speak to the group wa...
4.80 (230 reviews) (~15.51 km from centre)
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One Tree Hill Lookout
Scenic spot
👍 Quick drive up a sealed road to this 360 degree lookout. Can see the Grampians, the town of Ararat and the wind farm in the distance. A few more picnic tables wouldn’t go a stray. Lovely spot though
4.70 (319 reviews) (~4.32 km from centre)
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J Ward Museum
Museum
Guided tours of cells, wards & treatment areas in an old hospital & jail for the criminally insane.
4.70 (312 reviews) (~0.51 km from centre)
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Alexandra Gardens Park
Park
Scenic park featuring botanical gardens with orchids & ferns & a lake with a Japanese-themed island.
4.60 (497 reviews) (~0.5 km from centre)
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Halls Gap Log Cabins
Motel
Log cabins with kitchens, a/c and wood-burning stoves, plus a pool and a playground.
$97/night
4.90 (161 reviews) (~38.77 km from centre)
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Paper Scissors Rock Brew Co
Brewpub
👍 A very popular place and you don’t have to wait long to get a seat. The food comes out quick and the Chicken burger is delicious, the fried fish looked dry but once you bite into the fish is lovely and well cooked. Nice place to try if you are near the Grampians.
$$ $$
4.50 (829 reviews) (~39.83 km from centre)
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Acacia Caravan Park
RV park
👍👍 Amazing caravan park. Very clean neat and tidy. They have enclosed pet friendly sites where your fur baby can roam free on your site. Great initiative and certainly won us over. Happy human & dog campers. Highly recommended
$62/night
4.60 (377 reviews) (~0.95 km from centre)
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Grampians Adventure Golf, Adventure Cafe Bar & MOCO Gallery
Tourist attraction
18 holes of miniature golf amid landscaped gardens with waterfalls in Grampians National Park.
4.60 (376 reviews) (~37.02 km from centre)
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Willaura Bakery
Bakery
👍👍 Lovely place, amazing pies. Highly recommend the sriracha beef and cheese pie! Pastry is ceispy and delicious. Yum!!!
$ $$$
4.80 (180 reviews) (~33.76 km from centre)
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Lake Goldsmith Steam & Vintage Rally
Museum
👍 What a special place, excellent for young and old. Plenty of parking and massive numbers of actively working steam engines of all kinds.
4.80 (175 reviews) (~49.86 km from centre)
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Salingers
Cafe
👍👍 A cute place to stop for either a sit down meal Or a coffee to grab & go…or even a take away sandwich. Friendly service and an interesting history to read of the area.
$$ $$
4.60 (344 reviews) (~16.18 km from centre)
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