WAMA Foundation

WAMA is a privately funded community led initiative set on a 16-hectare site in Halls Gap/ Budja Budja, the heart of Djab Wurrung and Jardwadjali lands. The precinct encompasses the National Centre for Environmental Art, the Grampians/Gariwerd Endemic Botanic Garden, the Jallukar Native Grasslands, ephemeral wetlands, and outdoor artworks.

Getting to the Gallery

For full details visit: https://wama.au/visit/

Driving from Melbourne, WAMA is about 3 hours via the National/Western Highway (M8) West toward Ballarat.

Driving from Adelaide, WAMA is about 5 and a half hours via the National Highway (M1/A1) to the Western Highway (A8) through Bordertown and Horsham before turning off onto Halls Gap Road.

Enjoy the scenic drive through classic grain and grazing country before the mountains rise suddenly ahead. It’s a good idea to stop for fuel or food in Ballarat or Horsham, the last major towns before Halls Gap.

WAMA’s driving time to nearby towns:

7 mins from Halls Gap town centre
8 mins from Pomonal
45 mins from Ararat
50 mins from Horsham
60 mins from Dunkeld
90 mins from Ballarat

Plan a road trip and make the most of the region: explore trails, be awestruck by ancient rock art sites, visit a winery, and end the day by staying in this ancient land.

Above image: Opening of the WAMA Art Prize 2025. Nicole Cleary Photography.

WAMA - Australia's First Precinct for Environmental Art
4000 Ararat-Halls Gap Road
Halsls Gap VIC 3381
T: (03) 9996 9811
E: info@wamafoundation.com.au
W: wama.au

Opening Hours
Thursday to Sunday, 10am - 5pm
Entry: $2

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Exhibitions

WAMA ART PRIZE 2025

6 Dec 2025 – 8 Mar 2026
WAMA Foundation

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The Public Galleries Association of Victoria (PGAV) acknowledges the Wurundjeri Woi-Wurrung people of the Kulin Nation as the Traditional Owners of the lands where our office is located, and all Traditional Owners of country throughout Victoria and Australia. We recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples enduring traditions and continuing creative cultures. We pay our respect to Elders past, present and emerging.

We are an LGBTQIA+ friendly organisation that celebrates diversity. We are committed to providing safe, culturally appropriate, and inclusive services for all people, regardless of their ethnicity, faith, disability, sexuality, or gender identity.