If you’re after day-trip inspiration, we can help out. Situated 30 miles away, Ararat is worth hopping in the car for. Among your first stops here ought to be Chalambar Golf Club, Alexandra Gardens Park and Gum San Chinese Heritage Center. The locals will also likely point you in the direction of Great Western, 35 miles away. If you only see one thing here, let it be Seppelt Great Western. (But we’d also recommend Seppelt Winery and Best’s Wines Great Western.)