About
Ararat Rural City Council is located in western Victoria, Australia, 198 kilometres north-west of Melbourne. Strategically located at an important junction of several major highways, the city is a logical stopping off point for tourists exploring the nearby Grampians Ranges and Grampians Pyrenees wine regions.
Aside from tourism, this region is renowned for production of world-class wines, agriculture and manufacturing, which collectively fire a buoyant regional economy. Ararat Rural City residents enjoy a strong sense of community which regularly sees the region score above the Victorian average on a range of happiness and wellbeing indicators.
Whether you’re visiting our beautiful region as a tourist, or you are planning to make your stay more permanent, you are always welcome.