For running, cycling, swimming & triathlon these guys have you covered. They have an excellent range with a wonderful 'sale/outlet' area as well. Delivery is either free or cheap depending on your order, and costs are way below buying in australia for the most part!

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These guys have the range, the quality, the fast turnaround... theyre quite simply amazing. I have purchased shoes, helmets, gloves, clothing, gels - you name it. All arrive promptly and are cheaper than buying from Aussie stores.

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What an amazing supermarket. To be honest, this really does bring the 'market' in supermarket. Fresh products and such a wide range is fantastic, and really gives you a wonderful opportunity to have market items in your own backyard!

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A lovely atmosphere with both inside and outside seating. Staff are friendly and helpful and the coffee is lovely. They have a great range of snacks to have with the coffee, including a coconut and mango bread which was just divine!

Approximate cost: $5

The coffee here is a bit hit and miss. To be honest, some days are amazing, the others are disappointing at best! On occasions its more like you're getting coffee from ultra friendly mcdonalds staff, rather than at a cafe! The staff are lovely though and very helpful!

Approximate cost: $5

The staff looked after me like I was the most important customer in their day. Thats service. The food is great & I have to LOVE the sourdough rolls & hot cross buns!

Approximate cost: $2.50

This bakery is a wholesale place which just happens to bake around the corner from me. I dropped in after being lured by the amazing smell, and was so so pleased to find out that they were willing to set aside a freshly baked loaf of sourdough rye bread for me. It was THE best, freshest, tastiest bread I have EVER eaten. They sell to Woolworths, Coles and Foodland as well as various other stockists.... http://www.ryemillbakery.com.au/Stockists.htm

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We had a bus breakdown in Ararat, and were in town for some 4 hours. This McDonalds put up with approx 70 people for 3 or so hours, sitting in their restaurant, watching their TV and using their wifi! Very patient, kind people!

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This shop is amazing. Its very old school and serves things like banana splits and coffees as well as ice cream, however what I go back for time after time is the Rocky Road Ice Creams. They are pre-made in the freezer and are simply sensational. Waffle cone, chocolate fudge, marshmallows, chocolate ice cream and all dipped in chocolate and rolled in nuts...

Approximate cost: $5

This bakers delight is one of a few which actually regularly stocks sourdough. As Im a big fan of this product, and not a lot of places actually do sell it I have to say, I do keep comig back. The rolls are a wonderful flavour sourdough, and I have to say for a healthy lunch grab one and a piece of fruit from the fruit & veggie store and you're on a winner.

Approximate cost: $1.50