Crowlands is a locality nestled on the Wimmera River and is located approximately 24 kilometres (15 mi) northeast of the town of Ararat, in the state of Victoria, Australia.

The Jaara people suffered badly when gold was discovered and their population dropped dramatically as the Europeans converted more land to mining.

The property passed through successive owners and was gradually diminished in the size of its land holdings to around 53,000 acres in 1889 when it was purchased by William McCulloch.

"[5] The large influx of prospectors prompted the development of local business which included the establishment of the first public house, later called the Traveller's Rest Hotel.

[8] A single morning bus service operates from one stop near the old Crowlands Primary School to Ararat twice a week with a return journey mid afternoon.

[9] To the north east of the township there is a large State Forest with a well maintained fauna and flora reserve and to the south is the Mount Cole Reservoir which is suitable for sightseeing.