Bathurst (New South Wales) Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in New South Wales, Australia
About Bathurst (New South Wales)
The area's traditional owners are the Muurrai clan of the Wiradjuri people. The British town was founded in 1815 as the first inland European settlement on the Australian continent and Bathurst quickly became an expanding regional centre. Its wealth grew considerably during the first wave of the Australian Gold Rush in the 1850s and to this day plays off its history and gold rush heritage to attract visitors. Today it is a modern rural city, with good visitor facilities and walking down the main street you may be mistaken for thinking you're in a major urban centre. Being inland of the ranges, Bathurst has greater temperature extremes than the coast. Summer days can be very hot, and there can be an occasional day of snowfall in winter. Bathurst also has areas of colourful leaves and flower
Top Attractions in Bathurst (New South Wales)
Explore the best things to see and do in Bathurst (New South Wales):
- ★Australian Fossil and Mineral Museum
- ★Bathurst Miniature Railway
- ★Bathurst Regional Art Gallery
- ★Ben Chifley's House
- ★Carillon War Memorial
- ★Cathedral of St Michael and St John
- ★Drive around Mount Panorama racecourse
- ★Holy Trinity Church, Kelso
Where to Eat in Bathurst (New South Wales)
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Cobblestone Lane
- 🍴Zieglers Cafe
Where to Stay in Bathurst (New South Wales)
- 🏨Citigate Mount Panorama Bathurst
- 🏨Knickerbocker Hotel
Bathurst (New South Wales) Travel Guide Sections
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