West Attractions

Ararat Regional Art Gallery (Attraction)
Vincent St, Ararat, Victoria 3377, Australia

Established in 1968, Ararat Regional Art Gallery holds one of only two major contemporary fibre and textile collections in regional Australia. The gallery presents a diverse annual program showcasing artists working with fibre and textiles, together with touring exhibitions and exhibitions drawn from the gallery's permanent collection. Key sub collections include: * Textile miniatures ...

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Best's Great Western (Attraction)
111 Bests Rd, Great Western, Victoria 3377, Australia

"A visit to Best s is an absolute must for any wine fancier. Few wineries are as historic or as atmospheric. The rustic timber winery building and underground cellar breathe history, and alongside is one of the country s most unusual blocks of vines, a Nursery Block planted in the 1860s which is a sort of living museum of ancient vines, some of them of obscure and mysterious origin. The wines here ...

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Black Range State Park (Attraction)
Cherrypool Rd, Cherrypool, Victoria 3401, Australia

Black Range State Park (11 700 hectares) and the surrounding area provide for excellent bushwalking. A long walk commences at the Black Range Picnic Area and leads to the top of the Black Range providing excellent views. The walk continues south along the range to Muirfoot Track. More adventurous walkers can choose to continue along Muirfoot Track to a walking track leading to Mount Byron ...

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Brambuk - The National Park and Cultural Centre (Attraction)
277 Grampians Rd, Halls Gap, Victoria 3381, Australia

Brambuk is a special place. Situated in Halls Gap within the natural oasis that is Grampians/Gariwerd National Park, it is the perfect place to experience Australia s native flora and fauna and Aboriginal culture. The site incorporates the National Park information and Brambuk Aboriginal Cultural centres. Brambuk is 100% owned and operated by Aboriginal people and is the longest running Abor ...

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Fratin Brothers Vineyard (Attraction)
36 Byron Rd, Ararat, Victoria 3377, Australia

This is the next chapter in the family originally behind the well renowned Mt Langi Ghiran Vineyard. The vineyards are nestled between the rolling hills of the Great dividing range in the Grampians region. Shiraz cuttings taken from the oldest vines at Langi are the backbone for the outstanding Grampians Shiraz. 100% Estate grown, traditional winemaking methods passed down through years of family ...

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Grampians Adventure Golf (Attraction)
481 Grampians Rd, Halls Gap, Victoria 3381, Australia

Grampians Adventure Golf is nestled in the heart of the spectacular Grampians National Park in Halls Gap. This course is gaining a reputation as being one of the best in Australia and indeed the world. The beautifully landscaped course is designed to give players the feeling that they are playing in the mountains, surrounded by forest and wildlife. With 18 challenging holes to play, it is a gr ...

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Grampians and Pyrenees (Attraction)
Glenelg Highway, Dunkeld, Victoria 3294, Australia

The cool-climate Grampians and Pyrenees regions produce some fine wines, as well as excellent olives, olive oils and farmed meat such as lamb, venison and rabbit. The Grampians is known as the birthplace of Australian sparkling wine and has a viticultural history stretching back to the 1860s. Bests Wines have been in the same family for five generations, while down the road Seppelt Great Western W ...

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Grampians National Park (Attraction)
Tourist Rd, Halls Gap, Victoria 3381, Australia

As more local roads re-open after the recent fires, many areas are open to visitors once again. The information notes listed on Parks Victoria website provides details on all the attractions you can visit. Visitors can obtain further information about accessible areas of the national park from the Brambuk - The National Park and Cultural Centre, or by calling the Parks Victoria Information Centre ...

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Gum San (Attraction)
Western Hwy, Ararat, Victoria 3377, Australia

Imagine life during Ararat's earliest beginnings and the excitement of the Chinese immigrants who discovered one of the world's richest shallow alluvial goldfields. The world class Gum San Chinese Heritage Centre tells the story of miners from Southern China and brings to life the social, environmental and political situations of immigrant miners in the mid 1800's. Take you own journey and rel ...

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Halls Gap Zoo (Attraction)
4061 Ararat-Halls Gap Rd, Halls Gap, Victoria 3381, Australia

Halls Gap Zoo is nestled in the foothills of the Grampians in a peaceful bushland setting. Just minutes from Halls Gap you will find yourself surrounded by friendly native and exotic animals that can be touched and/or fed. Spend an hour walking the meandering track or fill in the day interacting with many of the animals. Take photographs of the koalas. Check out the dingoes, wombats, e ...

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Horsham Regional Art Gallery (Attraction)
80 Wilson St, Horsham, Victoria 3402, Australia

Horsham Regional Art Gallery is housed in a fine Art Deco building, refurbished and extended in recent years. We have four temporary exhibition spaces featuring changing exhibitions of contemporary and traditional art and photography. Horsham is centrally located between the Grampians and Little Desert National Parks, and close to the world Mecca of rock climbing, Mt Arapiles. Horsham boasts a ...

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Kimbarra Wines (Attraction)
422 Barkly St, Ararat, Victoria 3377, Australia

In 1953 when Eric and Dorothy Leeke purchased land to the North West of Ararat their intention was to build a family home, put down roots and create a semi-rural environment in which they could raise their three sons. Already a successful entrepreneur, Eric s business interests extended from house building to petroleum distribution and from wool farming to motels, however it was his ever growin ...

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Lake Hindmarsh Reserve (Attraction)
Western Hwy, Nhill, Victoria 3418, Australia

Fringed by ancient river red gums and fed by the Wimmera River, this huge lake is shared by parrots, pelicans, sea eagles, anglers and water sports enthusiasts alike. The Wimmera River originates on the Great Dividing Range near Beaufort and ends in a series of 'terminal lakes', including Lake Hindmarsh, Lake Albacutya and finally, the Wyperfeld flood plains. Things to see and do * Boat ...

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Langi Ghiran State Park (Attraction)
Western Hwy, Dobie, Victoria 3377, Australia

Langi Ghiran State Park abuts the Western Highway 80 km west of Ballarat and 14 km east of Ararat. The 2695 hectare park contains two distinct land types - rugged granite peaks and gentle sloping open woodland. Things to Do Picnicking * There is a small picnic site among Candlebark Gums at the end of Kartuk Road, the main visitor access road. Camping * Car-based camping is restrict ...

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Little Desert National Park (Attraction)
Western Hwy, Dimboola, Victoria 3414, Australia

Here in the Little Desert - a desert in name only - you can discover how many species of plants and animals have succeeded, on poor soils with little water, in creating a kind of arid landscape where survival depends on maintaining a delicate balance of natural forces. The best time to visit the park is between late winter and early summer when the temperatures are comfortable and the park is full ...

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