Towns in the region
Ararat
Boasting captivating heritage and café chic, Ararat characterises the energy and diversity of the region with an incredible blend of iconic Victorian-era architecture, notably the Ararat... Read more ...
Avoca
The main street of Avoca has maintained an historic facade that harkens back to Avoca’s goldrush days. A petanque piste takes pride of place as you move through the township and past the old... Read more ...
Bacchus Marsh
Only 55km west of Melbourne, Bacchus Marsh is a thriving town on the edge of Melbourne. It combines country living with easy access to the city. With a population of 17000, the town became famous... Read more ...
Ballan
With the scenic Werribee River meandering its way through the centre of this picturesque town, Ballan lies situated 80km west of Melbourne just off the Western Freeway. With a small but growing... Read more ...
Ballarat
Ballarat is a regional city of some 88,000 people, noted for its beauty and green spaces. Historic Ballarat combines the best of country and city living in a remarkable setting. Featuring majestic... Read more ...
Beaufort
Like many attractions across the Pyrenees Shire, the name of this little township reflects the attachment the region has to its European namesake. The main street is dotted with small cafes... Read more ...
Blackwood
Blackwood, with its timber cottages, is situated amidst the eucalyptus-covered hills which attracted the earliest settlers with their promise of instant riches. Today it is now little more than a... Read more ...
Buninyong
The Township of Buninyong is located 11 kilometres south of Ballarat. Nestled at the foot of Mt Buninyong, an extinct volcano, the area offers walking tracks and many memorable views. Lining the... Read more ...
Clunes
It is easy to see why Clunes often serves as a location for movies or TV series, with perhaps the most popular and recent film being Ned Kelly starring the late Heath Ledger. Clunes has also taken... Read more ...
Creswick
If a town’s status were measured solely by the national influence of its residents, Creswick would occupy a prominent position in Australia. The country’s wartime Prime Minister John... Read more ...
Daylesford
The township of Daylesford is located between Castlemaine and Creswick, on the Midland Highway within a region that contains Australia's largest concentration of natural mineral springs.... Read more ...
Glenorchy
Glenorchy is a small township of Northern Grampians Shire and is a local service centre that supports the surrounding rural community, including a Primary School and Post Office. With historic... Read more ...
Great Western
Great Western is a quaint and charming township located on the Western Highway link between Melbourne and Adelaide and part of the Great Southern Touring Route and Great Grape Road Touring Route.... Read more ...
Halls Gap
Centred around Halls Gap is the Wonderland Ranges with its interesting rock formations, canyons and viewpoints. A network of roads from the town lead to other scenic drives and a wealth of... Read more ...
Hepburn Springs
The small town of Hepburn Springs is located within the Hepburn Shire region that contains Australia's largest concentration of natural mineral springs, and is just 5 kilometres north of the... Read more ...
Lake Bolac
With a population of 300, the township of Lake Bolac is located on the shores of, and takes its name from, the scenic 1460 hectare freshwater lake. Lake Bolac is 50 kilometres south of Ararat on... Read more ...
Learmonth
Learmonth, population 300, is located 21 kilometres north-west of Ballarat. This small hamlet on the shores of Lake Learmonth supports the surrounding farming population and has prospered... Read more ...
Lexton
The cross-roads at Lexton are the landmark for the historic toll bar erected across the main road in the 1800’s to help pay for the upkeep of the roads. The town began as a transport... Read more ...
Marnoo
Marnoo is a small, quiet town situated in the north of the Northern Grampians Shire. The newcomers to the town are made to feel welcome and can become involved with any of the local clubs and... Read more ...
Moonambel
Moonambel is a small and picturesque rural township nestled in the foothills of the Pyrenees Ranges. The town was developed during the gold years in the 1850s and 60s. These... Read more ...
Navarre
Navarre is located centrally in the Shire midway between the Shire's two main towns, Stawell and St. Arnaud. It is a rural town surrounded by some of the Shire's most viable agricultural... Read more ...
St Arnaud
Like other towns born in the gold rush, St Arnaud is richly endowed with solid civic buildings, hotels and stores lavish with cast iron lace work. Another unique feature of the town is the bush... Read more ...
Stawell
With magnificent views of the Grampians, and a unique gold heritage, Stawell is the perfect backdrop. The town's main street features some fine examples of historic buildings including the... Read more ...
Stuart Mill
A former gold rush town, Stuart Mill is now the gateway to the St Arnuad Range National Park. The National Park flourishes with native flora and fauna and gold seekers are still finding gold... Read more ...
Trentham
In the heart of the Wombat Forest and the Macedon Ranges and Spa Country, you’ll find the township of Trentham. Trentham is home to Victoria’s highest single drop waterfall where the... Read more ...
Willaura
A picturesque town located 25 minutes south west of Ararat, Willaura is the hub of a thriving agricultural industry. Renowned as a wool producing region, the Willaura area is now a significant... Read more ...
