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Ararat

Administrative territorial entity City Gazetted locality of Victoria Town

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Ararat, Administrative center in western Victoria, Australia

Ararat is a town and local administrative center in western Victoria. The place serves as the municipal hub for the surrounding rural district, handling local government functions and community services.

The town emerged in 1857 during Victoria's gold rush, when Chinese miners found major gold deposits in the area. This early mining activity shaped its development and led to the establishment of a permanent settlement.

The Djab Wurrung people maintain strong connections to the land, contributing their traditions and knowledge to the regional cultural framework.

The town is most easily reached via main roads in western Victoria and offers basic facilities and services. Visitors will find local shops, dining options, and accommodations, along with access to the surrounding rural attractions.

Mount Langi Ghiran winery, renewable energy wind farms, and agricultural production form the economic foundation of this Victorian administrative region.

Location: Rural City of Ararat

Location: Victoria

Inception: 1857

Elevation above the sea: 325 m

Shares border with: Dobie, Dunneworthy, Mount Cole Creek, Warrak, Great Western, Armstrong, Cathcart, Norval, Denicull Creek

Website: http://ararat.vic.gov.au

GPS coordinates: -37.28500,142.93300

Latest update: December 17, 2025 08:54

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