Ararat Hill Climb

The Ararat Hill Climb is one of the most exciting motorsport events, taking place twice a year on the outskirts of Ararat.

Recognised as the hardest and steepest on the Victorian Hill Climb Championships circuit, motorsport enthusiasts often attend the event.

Ararat Hill Climb 2025, One Tree Hill, Hillclimb Championship Date & Time

By 2006, motoring enthusiasts formed the Ararat Car Club Inc. to reclimb the hill. Drivers from around Victoria and districts near Ararat participate in the thrilling event.

The course statistics are as follows:
Length: 1609m
Turns: 12
Type of Venue: Hillclimb
Surface Type: Sealed Bitumen
CAMS Approved Length (as of June 2014): 1200
CAMS Approved Turns: 8

In previous years, competitors have raced a whole range of vehicles up the hill, and some of them have reached the top in only 30 seconds.

For visitors on their way to the Grampians National Park via Melbourne, Ararat is worth staying a few days for the One Tree Hill Climb. Since it’s one of the last towns before your final destination, attending this event will give you a glimpse into the exciting world of the local motocross industry.