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Ararat Lookout

Ararat, VIC
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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.

What this place offers

Facilities

Picnic Tables

Rules & Accessibility

Pets Welcome

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

Location

Ararat Lookout52 One Tree Hill Road, Ararat, VIC, 3377

Weather Forecast

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TODAY🌦️
9° / 2°
💧 69%
THU🌦️
8° / 2°
💧 2%
FRI☁️
9° / 0°
SAT☁️
10° / -1°
SUN🌦️
11° / 2°
💧 14%

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52 One Tree Hill Road

Ararat, VIC 3377

Ararat Lookout