Current Use
In 2001 the Victorian Government provided $7.4 million to NMIT to establish a campus of the Australian College of Wine on the site of the hospital. 30 hectares of vineyard and 10 hectares of olive grove were planted in 2002 and an olive processing facility and winery were later built on site. The College campus was established to provide in Victoria a world-class wine and hospitality training facility.
Ghost Tours currently operate in various original sections of the building, including Administration, men's and women's wards, chapel, kitchen, men's hospital and morgue.
A full tour of this site, as well as history, old photos, tech data, screen savers and web links is available at www.explore-aradale.com
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