Loading Events

« All Events

Ararat Town Tour

9th October, 10:30 am - 2:00 pm

Free

Depart the Ararat Railway Station at 10:30am to learn about the fascinating history of Ararat.

From the gold rush to the Aradale Asylum and J Ward gaol, the once bustling railway hub and rich agriculture east of the Grampians.

There is a lot of history for a small town.

Itinerary:

  • 10:30 am – Board the bus and start the tour
  • 12:00 pm – Drop off at the Ararat Town Hall Free time to have lunch, browse the town, Botanical Gardens or do some shopping
  • 2:00 pm – Pick up at Ararat Town Hall
  • 2:10 pm – Drop off at Ararat Railway Station

If using the free VLine train service can catch the train departing 7:53 am Melbourne Southern Cross Station, arriving at Ararat Railway Station at approximately 10:22am.

The return train departs Ararat Railway Station at 2:28 pm and arrives at Melbourne Southern Cross Station at approximately 4:51pm.

Photo credit: State Library Victoria. Creator: Rose Stereograph Co. Date: between 1920 and 1954

Details

Date:
9th October
Time:
10:30 am - 2:00 pm
Cost:
Free
View Event Website

Venue

Ararat Railway Station
Melbourne,VICAustralia+ Google Map
Scroll to Top