The Atlas Obscura Guide To Ararat

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Ararat, Australia

Updated January 9, 2025

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Unusual Attractions in Ararat

Staircase and entry to the haunted Governor's Bathroom.

Ararat, Australia

J Ward Museum

Now a museum, this was once a prison facility and a hospital for the “criminally insane.”

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Bunjil's Shelter

Black Range, Australia

Bunjil's Shelter

This ancient rock shelter features cave art and is one of the most culturally important sites in the country.

14 miles from Ararat

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