Suburb Profiles
Ararat
Ararat is situated between the Picturesque Grampians and Pyrenees Ranges, 200 klm’s North West of Melbourne on the Western Highway to Adelaide. Ararat is famous for its scenic surrounding hills, rich farmland, Gold Mining history, Viticulture, many wineries and popular Tourist attractions. A strong Industrial & Commercial center, Arts & Cultural attractions, vibrant retail sector with Trendy cafés & restaurants plus numerous Parks, Gardens, Lakes & water sports are worth visiting and enjoying. Excellent schools from Kindergarten to Tertiary education, First class health services, Hostel Aged care, Retirement Village, Sports complexes and Transport services add to the major facilities on offer to its citizens. The local architecture ranges from the early Victorian Miners Cottage to modern styles and prices are reasonable with a median price of around $130,000 and considerable growth in recent times.Willaura
Willaura is situated 30 klm’s south of Ararat towards Hamilton and is an area rich in grazing and cropping agriculture. The township boasts a first class Primary School, Pre-school, numerous stores including a bakery & pharmacy and a Hospital. It was one of the first small rural communities to have the convenience of both reticulated water and wastewater. A peaceful & quiet rural country town close to the popular Grampians National Parks & Ranges and Lake Bolac Water Recreation.Moyston
Moyston is placed west of Ararat towards the Spectacular Grampians National Parks so that any property elevated is ideally positioned to capture the glorious views of the Grampians Ranges. A proud rural community with a Progress Association, General Store, Quality Primary School education and situated on the scenic tourist route to Halls Gap. The township is famous for old heritage buildings & churches, farming land, gold exploration and the MCG (Moyston Cricket Ground) which has a monument recognising the area as the home of Australian rules football (written by one of the former locals).
Elmhurst
The Picturesque Pyrenees Ranges is home to Elmhurst in a Valley surrounded by Hills and bush land. A region that is reknown Farming land with high rainfalls is ideal for grazing, cropping and viticulture. Elmhurst is situated on the Pyrenees highway half way between Ararat and Avoca. Is serviced by a General Store, Hotel, Primary School & bus service to secondary colleges, bush nursing, local Police Station.Halls Gap
The Heart of the spectacular Grampians Ranges and National Parks is Halls Gap township. A vibrant hub for tourists with all classes of accomodation, magnificent scenery, bush walking, mountain climbing, relaxing amongst wildlife. The reknowned Wineries and Restaurants offer fine wine and dining a most popular past time for tourists visiting the area.
