Ararat is an ideal base for looking at the areas many natural attractions such as the Grampians National Park , Mt Langi Ghiran , Mt Cole , Mt Buangor State Park , Ararat Hills Regional Park and the Pyrenees Ranges . Ararat is also close to many wineries , which are part of the Grampians Wine Region . Ararat is nestled between several mountain ranges , including the Grampians National Park , Mount Langi Ghiran , Mount Cole , Mount Buangor , Ararat Hills Regional Park and the Pyrenees Ranges .