Ararat Lookout

Ararat, VIC

Ararat Lookout

Ararat, VIC

Rest AreaPets Welcome

About this rest area

Ararat Lookout offers an excellent vantage point to take in panoramic views of the vibrant town of Ararat and the surrounding countryside. Besides being a great spot for photography, it also features picnic tables, making it an ideal place for casual outings or picnics. However, visitors should note that there are no toilet facilities at the site.

There are picnic tables and bins here, but no toilers.

How to Get There

While the road is bitumen and there is turning space up here, it is probably best to leave the rig parked somewhere, as the road up is steep, winding and not all that wide.

Features & Facilities

Facilities

Picnic Tables

Other Features

Day Rest Area

Good mobile reception

Magnificent views

Bin

Day Use Area

Place of Interest

Public Parking

Unknown feature

Photo Opportunity

Mobile Phone Coverage

Picnic tables & bins

Good bitumen road all the way up

Bring your camera

Pets Welcome

Location

Ararat Lookout•52 One Tree Hill Road, Ararat, VIC, 3377

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