SEE & DO
Our park is central to a range of popular attractions and sights.
From famous Ararat Ghost tours and local points of interest, to the stunning Grampians and Pyrenese ranges.
Make the most of your stay.
Explore Ararat & The Grampians Region
With plenty of places to shop, enjoy a meal, or unwind after a day of sightseeing. Just off the western highway, two hours from Melbourne and a short drive from The Grampians and surrounding towns.
Here are our top recommendations:
DISCOVER ARARAT
- Visit J-Ward, the old gaol and former institution for the criminally insane. Do a tour during the day or one of their Lantern Ghost Tours at night.
- Visit Aradale one of Victoria’s largest Asylums. Aradale operated as a Lunatic Asylum from 1867 and has been closed since 1993.
- Ararat Regional Art Gallery
- The Railway Heritage Museum, and Langi Morgala Museum
- Alexandra Park and Gardens
- One Tree Hill Lookout
- Walk along the vine lined main street, browse the shops and sample the many dining options
NATURAL WONDERS
We’re the perfect base for a scenic drive through the incredible countryside and ranges of the regional natural attractions:-
- The Grampians National Park
- Grampians Peaks Trail
- Ararat Regional Park
- Mt Langi Ghiran, Mt Cole, Mt Buangor
- Langi Ghiran State Park
- Mount Buangor State Park
- Pyrenees Ranges
- The Great Dividing Trail
- 4WDriving
- Bush walking
- Horse riding
- Mountain bike riding
- Rock climbing
POINTS OF INTEREST
Our region features many of Australia’s well known attractions and points of interest. Make sure you leave time to see:
- Hallambar Golf Club
- Murtoa Stick Shed
- Halls Gap Zoo
- Silo Art Trail
- Giant Koala
- Grampians Helicopter Tours
- Grampian Wine Tours
- Historic Ararat walking and driving trails
Dates to keep:-
- Pitch Music Festival
- Jailhouse Rock Festival
- Horsham Country Music Festival
- Ararat Cup
- Golden Gateway Festival
- Stawell Gift
- Great Western Rodeo
- Grampians ride to remember
- One tree hill climb
- Grampians grape escape
