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Highland and Co

Agri, Mining and Industry

Price from: $15.00

Welcome to Highland and Co, a family-friendly attraction offering a unique opportunity for parents and children to connect with animals...

Two visitors pause to read the interpretive sign outside Hill End Heritage Centre. Photo: John

Hill End Heritage Centre

Galleries, Museums and Collections

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Located right in the centre of Hill End Historic Site, next to the General Store, this new heritage centre is...

Beyers Cottage, Hill End Historic Site. Photo: John Spencer/OEH

Beyers Cottage

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

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Beyers Cottage was built by the pioneering Polish miner Louis Beyers in the 1850s. Beyers was involved in the famous...

Heritage Abercrombie House Bathurst NSW

Abercrombie House

Galleries, Museums and Collections Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

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Explore historic Abercrombie House and its gardens and grounds – and experience one of the greatest heritage and architectural treasures...

Bald Hill lookout, Hill End Historic Site. Photo: John Spencer

Bald Hill lookout

Natural Attractions

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Bald Hill lookout is about a 3km drive from the Hill End town centre and a great place to relax...

Denningtons cottage, Hill End Historic Site. Photo: Debby McGerty/OEH

Denningtons Cottage

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

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Denningtons Cottage was constructed in 1858 and is part of the department's Conservation Lease Program, where members of the public...

Highland cow cleaning her new born calf

Croftdown

Adventure and Outdoors Tours Customised

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They offer on farm experiences. These experiences include getting up close and personal with their mini and micro donkeys, as...

Great Western Store, Hill End Historic Site. Photo: John Spencer.

Great Western Store

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

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Step inside this original building and get a glimpse of what it would have been like during the heyday of...

The Exterior of the Bathurst RSL Club at Night

Bathurst RSL

Entertainment Venues

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Established in 1928, the Bathurst RSL Club is an integral part of the Bathurst community. With more than 15,000 members,...

Bathurst, Birdwatching, Wetlands

Edgells Lane

Natural Attractions

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Located on Edgells Lane in Kelso and locally known as the Brick Pits, the site covers an area of approximately...

Peace Garden and Nehru Bust

Bathurst Peace Garden

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations Parks and Gardens

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Situated along the edge of the Macquarie River in Bicentennial Park, the Bathurst Peace Garden stands as a monument to...

Coach @ Abercrombie House

Bathurst Tours

Cultural and Theme Tours Food and Wine Tours Full Day Half Day or Less Sightseeing Tours

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Bathurst Tours offers tours of the Bathurst region and surrounding areas with professional and knowledgeable driver guides. Tours include full...

Macquarie River Bicentennial Park

Macquarie River Bicentennial Park

Parks and Gardens Sports and Recreation Facilities

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Adjacent to the Macquarie/Wambuul River at the lower end of William Street. The Macquarie River Bicentennial Park was established as...

Panthers Leagues Club front entrance

Panthers Leagues Club Bathurst

Entertainment Venues

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Right in the heart of Bathurst is the Panthers Leagues Club, a local member of the Panthers Group. Open daily,...

Scenic 4WD Tours

Simmos Offroad Tours

Adventure and Outdoors Tours Cultural and Theme Tours Customised Evening Extended Food and Wine Tours Full Day Half Day or Less Nature and wildlife Sightseeing Tours

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Simmo's Offroad Tours boast an exciting range of fun and educational Eco Certified 4WD tours tailored for small groups -...

Visitor explores the original 1870s mine shaft of Bald Hill tourist mine, Hill End Historic Site.

Bald Hill tourist mine

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

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Bald Hill mine is closed. Visitors and school groups will not be able to take a guided tour in 2026.Experience...

The Bathurst Carillon at sunset

Bathurst War Memorial Carillon

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations Parks and Gardens

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Officially opened on Armistice Day in 1933, the Bathurst War Memorial Carillon, located in Kings Parade in the heart of...

Bathurst Fernery, Garden, History, Walk

Bathurst Fernery

Parks and Gardens

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Take a stroll through the Bathurst Fernery, home to a diverse collection of subtropical ferns and plants that would otherwise...

a signpost for the John Cousins Walking Trail and the Kangaroo Plains walking trail.

Boundary Road Reserve

Natural Attractions

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Comprising 80 hectares of rehabilitated bushland, Boundary Road Reserve is a community-managed land restoration project right on the edge of...

The Bandstand in Autumn at Machattie Park

Machattie Park

Parks and Gardens

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In the heart of Bathurst is Machattie Park.Established in 1889 on the site of the former Bathurst Gaol, the park...

Bathurst Goldfields Resort - Function Centre

Bathurst Goldfields Resort – Function Centre

Entertainment Venues

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Award-winning Bathurst Goldfields Resort is a multi-faceted accommodation, functions, events, and education destination spread across 11 hectares of picturesque bushland...

Ohkuma Japanese Gardens in Macquarie River Bicentennial Park Bathurst.

Ohkuma Japanese Garden

Parks and Gardens

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When strolling and exploring the Macquarie River Bicentennial Park you will find the beautiful Ohkuma Japanese Garden. A product of...

RocoColonial installation view at BRAG. Photo: Silversalt.

Bathurst Regional Art Gallery

Galleries, Museums and Collections Historical Sites and Heritage Locations Shopping and Markets

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Bathurst Regional Art Gallery (BRAG) is one of the oldest regional galleries in NSW. It is a professionally staffed facility...

Valentines mine, Hill End Historic Site. Photo: John Spencer/OEH

Valentines mine

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

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Valentines mine showcases the beauty of the Australian bushland and the rich history of Hill End Historic Site. It's a...

Presbyterian Church. Photo:Debby McGerty Copyright:NSW Government

Presbyterian church

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

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Hill End's heritage Presbyterian Church is a beautiful example of religious architecture of the late 1800s. It also demonstrates how...

Mount Gray walking track

Mount Gray walking track

Natural Attractions

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Take a journey back in time on Mount Gray walking track, when hopeful gold miners braved the remote bush conditions...

Wambool, bushwalking, Birdwatching

Wambool Nature Reserve

National Parks and Reserves

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Just 30 minutes from Bathurst the Wambool Nature reserve is a great spot to go out bush walking. Gazetted for...

The exterior of Craigmoor House in Hill End Historic Site. Photo: John Spencer © DPE

Craigmoor House

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

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Take a walk through Craigmoor House and see history come to life before your eyes. Once home to the Marshall...

Australian Fossil and Mineral Museum, Bathurst

Australian Fossil and Mineral Museum

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Price from: $7.50

What began with one man's passion is now one of Bathurst's greatest treasures, showcasing over 5000 pieces of the rarest...

Award ceremony

Bathurst Harness Racing Club

Sports and Recreation Facilities

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Bathurst Harness Racing Club offers exciting and memorable experiences for visitors all year round. With fifty-eight race meetings held annually,...

Roasting pit. Photo:Debby McGerty Copyright:NSW Government

Cornish Quartz roasting pits

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

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If you’re thinking of taking a day trip from Bathurst, why not step back in time and visit Cornish Quartz...

Begonia, Bathurst, Flowers

Bathurst Begonia House

Parks and Gardens

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During the Autumn months from late February to approximately the end of April, the iconic Begonia House in Machattie Park...

Golden Gully walking track, Hill End Historic Site. Photo: John Spencer

Golden Gully Walking Track

Natural Attractions

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A visit to Golden Gully makes for a fantastic experience, where you can see where massive erosion has exposed evidence...

Northeys Store, Hill End Historic Site. Photo: John Spencer

Northeys Store

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

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Northeys Store offers a historic insight into the Hill End township. It’s great for camping supplies, fishing licences and booking...

Mount Panorama, Bathurst

Mount Panorama/Wahluu

Landmarks and Buildings

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Mount Panorama/Wahluu is one of the most iconic landmarks in the Bathurst region.Significant to the Wiradjuri peoples as Wahluu (which...

Jhob Drinkwater teaching a tour group to pan for gold.

Jhob’s Gold Panning Tours

Adventure and Outdoors Tours Customised

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Join Jhob, a born and raised local from Hill End with a wealth of gold fossicking experience to share with...

Bathurst Courthouse. Large Sandstone building of Victorian era design.

Bathurst Courthouse

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations Landmarks and Buildings

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The Bathurst Courthouse is one of Australia's best examples of Victorian era public architecture in NSW. It is a popular...

a high up drone shot of the road along the Bridle Track

The Bridle Track – Bathurst to Hill End

Natural Attractions

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Enjoy an adventurous four-wheel driving trip, filled with opportunities for camping, fishing and exploration on the famous Bridle Track. The...

Exterior of Hosies accommodation at night, Hill End Historic Site. Photo: J Spencer/OEH

Hill End Historic Site

National Parks and Reserves

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Step back in time at Hill End Historic Site and discover the enduring legacy of colonial New South Wales and...

An obelisk made of river stones, erected in 1930 to commemorate the proclamation of Bathurst.

Bathurst Proclamation Cairn

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations Landmarks and Buildings

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The Bathurst Proclamation Cairn was erected by Bathurst City Council and the Royal Australian Historical Society at what was thought...

Bathurst Soaring Club

Bathurst Soaring Club

Sports and Recreation Facilities

Price from: $250.00

Want to enjoy the unique and surreal feeling of silent flight across the beautiful Bathurst countryside. Try Gliding, buy an...

Bathurst city library logo on a wall.

Bathurst Library

Galleries, Museums and Collections

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The Bathurst Library is the local home of learning and community with regular children's activities, school holiday events and workshops....

Inside museum

Bathurst District Historical Society Museum

Galleries, Museums and Collections Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Price from: $6.00

Overflowing with historical artefacts concerning the history and development of the Bathurst Region, the Bathurst District Historical Museum has changing...

History, Walk, Pillars of Bathurst, Monument

Pillars of Bathurst

Landmarks and Buildings Parks and Gardens

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Located along the Macquarie River beside the Okuma Japanese Gardens, the Pillars of Bathurst pay tribute to the city's past...

National Motor Racing Museum, Bathurst

National Motor Racing Museum

Galleries, Museums and Collections Shopping and Markets Sports and Recreation Facilities

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Located alongside the world-famous Mount Panorama/Wahluu racing circuit, the National Motor Racing Museum celebrates the rich history, personalities, and achievements...

Kids playing on the rock climbing wall

Bathurst Adventure Playground

Parks and Gardens Sports and Recreation Facilities

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Just four blocks from Bathurst's central business district, the adventure playground offers a fantastic space for children of all ages...

The exterior of Athol in Hill End Historic Site. Photo: Debby McGerty © OEH

Athol

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

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Athol is a lovely historic home built in townhouse-style in the late 1800s. View the faade of this heritage building....

Beaufoy Merlin lookout, Hill End Historic Site. Photo: John Spencer

Beaufoy Merlin lookout

Natural Attractions

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Also known as 'Merlin's lookout', Beaufoy Merlin lookout is a great spot to look out over the area once known...

Village walking track, Hill End Historic Site. Photo: John Spencer

Village Walking Track

Natural Attractions

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Step back in time as you wander the historic streets of Hill End on Village walking track. Pick up a...

Horse Race

Bathurst Thoroughbred Racing

Sports and Recreation Facilities

Price from: $20.00

Bathurst Thoroughbred Racing was incorporated and rebranded in 2012, strengthening its profile and establishing strong recognition as a leading provider...

General Store

General Store

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

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Located right in the centre of this historic township, Hill End’s General Store is a great meeting place before embarking...

The Bathurst War Memorial Carillon and Historic Street Lamp in the sunset on Kings Parade

Kings Parade

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations Landmarks and Buildings

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Kings Parade is an important focal point in the centre of Bathurst. Formerly a market building (1869) selling fruit, poultry...

Bill Lyles Reserve picnic area, Hill End Historic Site. Photo: John Spencer

Bill Lyle Reserve picnic area

Natural Attractions

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Located right in the heart of town, Bill Lyle Reserve picnic area, also known as Lyle Park or Lyle Reserve,...

sunny corner, camping, picnic

Sunny Corner Recreation Reserve

Natural Attractions

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Just 30 minutes from Bathurst, Sunny Corner Recreation Reserve sits in the Sunny Corner State Forest. The state forest is...

seating area at the lookout.

Buurree Walking Trail

Natural Attractions

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Explore the history and rich ecosystems of the Wattle Flat Heritage lands on the Buurree Walking Trail. The Buurree Walking...

Grove Creek Falls Walk, Abercrombie Karst Conservation Reserve. Photo: OEH/NSW Government

Grove Creek Falls Walking Track

Natural Attractions

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This walking track takes you through bushland alongside the picturesque Grove Creek, and finishes with dramatic views of the Grove...

You did it! A suspect points at a potential Murderer!

Murder Mystery Party – Bathurst

Entertainment Venues

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Are you ready for a killer event in the Bathurst? Hosted Murder Mysteries are fancy-dress parties on steroids!The Murder Master®...

Bathurst Flagstaff, on a sunny day.

Bathurst Flagstaff

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations Landmarks and Buildings

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The Bathurst Flagstaff commemorates the proclamation of Bathurst as a settlement by Governor Macquarie on May 7th, 1815. The flagstaff...

Mother and daughter fossicking for gold on the Tambaroora commons

Tambaroora Fossicking Area

Agri, Mining and Industry Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

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Is there still gold in them thar hills? Find out by heading to the Tambaroora Fossicking Area, five kilometres north...

Bald Hill walking track, Hill End Historic Site. Photo: John Spencer.

Bald Hill Walking Track

Natural Attractions

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Bald Hill walking track is an easy walk that meanders through open woodlands, past the historic relics of old mine...

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