Bathurst

Bathurst is located 207 kilometres north west of Sydney. It is the oldest town in Australia to settle inland.

Bathurst history

Established in 1815, Bathurst was the main base for exploring other parts of inland New South Wales. By 1851, Australia's first payable gold was discovered in the Bathurst region, leaving the area with a notable history.

Bathurst goldfields

Bathurst has many attractions in the township and the greater Bathurst region.

Start with the Bathurst Goldfields Observatory and Planetarium and discover what life was like on the goldfields and see our solar system at the observatory while you're at it.

You can also visit History Hill for more insight into the gold mining history in the area of Bathurst. The museum is located at nearby town gold mining town, Hill End.

Also nearby are the spectacular Jenolan Caves. Seventy-one kilometres out of Bathurst, explore the 11 caves and underground rivers.

Bathurst motor racing

But Bathurst is also famous for its motor car and cycle racing. It's home to the renowned Mount Panorama racing track, which has hosted many an Australian Grand Prix and also has amazing views.

If the race course isn't enough to satisfy your love for motors, you'll want to visit Bathurst's National Motor Racing Museum.

Bathurst art and culture

Bathurst also has a strong cultural scene with a bunch of galleries for you to stroll through.

See the Bathurst Regional Art Gallery, NSW's oldest regional gallery, Fox's Furniture and Woodwork Gallery and the Graham Lupp studio gallery.

Bathurst outdoor activities

For some quality time outdoors, relax in Bathursts many parks and gardens. Picnic in the Alan Morse Park, Beryy Park, Macquarie River Bicentennial Park and the Okhuma Japanese Gardens Park.