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Bathurst

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Bathurst

Bathurst

Overview


Bathurst is a city located in the Central Tablelands of New South Wales, Australia. It is the oldest inland settlement in Australia and has a population of over 37,000. The city is situated approximately 200 kilometres west-northwest of Sydney.
 
Bathurst is often referred to as the Gold Country as it was the site of the first major gold discovery and where the first gold rush occurred in Australia. Today, education, tourism, and manufacturing drive the economy. The internationally known racetrack Mount Panorama is a landmark of the city. Bathurst has a historic city centre with many ornate buildings remaining from the New South Wales gold rush in the mid to late 19th century.
 
If you're visiting Bathurst, you can explore its rich history and gold rush heritage. You can also visit Mount Panorama ('Whaluu') rising in the distance, which is a hotspot for motorsport enthusiasts.

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Places to visit

Bathurst

Places to visit


Chifley Home and Education Centre

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In a quiet residential street in Bathurst is one of the country’s most intimate museums — the former home of Prime Minister Ben Chifley and his wife, Elizabeth.

Whether your interest runs to Australian politics or you’d like to step back in time, this unique museum and Education Centre provides a glimpse into how the Chifleys lived, and offers an experience of everyday life in the 1940’s. Its original collection of household furnishings, kitchenware and personal effects date back to when the Chifleys first occupied the house in 1914.

This is a house that saw the hardships of the Great Depression, and wartime austerity. From rationing cards still on the kitchen table to Mrs Chifley’s soap saver in the kitchen, 10 Busby Street has little in common with The Lodge or Kirribilli House, and is all the more interesting for it.

Entry fees apply. Full details at Chifley Home and Education Centre


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National Motor Racing Museum

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The National Motor Racing Museum celebrates the rich history of Australian Motor Sport, with a particular focus on Bathurst and Mount Panorama as the spiritual home of Australian motor racing and covering all facets of motor sport from the 1920s to the present.

The stories of drivers and events are told through original trophies, race suits, leathers, race footage and photographs. See many of the dominant machines that ran in Australian touring car, open wheeler, rally, motorcycle and speedway races. Take in one of the ever-changing exhibitions and experience the Immersive Room which gives visitors a taste of the speed, sound and excitement of racing at Mount Panorama.

Entry fees apply. Full details at National Motor Racing Museum


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Things to do

Bathurst

Things to do


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Markets

Bathurst

Markets


Bathurst Farmers' Market

The Bathurst Farmer's Market features fresh, locally grown quality produce from the Bathurst and Central West region. These markets are a great place to meet friends and see what's on offer, enjoy cheap eats and help your community. Entry to the market is by gold coin donation and all proceeds from the markets go towards local projects sponsored by Bathurst Lions Club. Full details at Bathurst Farmer's Market



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Places to stay

Bathurst

Places to stay


Selected places to stay in Bathurst:


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