A day out in Bathurst
Bathurst is in New South Wales. Hopalong knows 6 things to do and 2 places to eat here. Prices are approximate adult prices in A$.
Top things to do in Bathurst
National Motor Racing Museum
A$15 · Mount Panorama · about 75 min
Bathurst 1000 history and cars.
Australian Fossil and Mineral Museum
A$15 · City · about 60 min
Including Australia's only complete T. rex skeleton cast.
Drive Mount Panorama circuit
Free · Mount Panorama · about 45 min
Drive the famous race track (60 km/h public road).
Machattie Park
Free · Machattie Park · about 45 min
Victorian-era park with a fernery and band rotunda.
Macquarie River Bicentennial Park and Riverpark Walk
Free · City · about 45 min
Riverside green space and an easy walk in Australia's oldest inland city.
Bathurst Regional Art Gallery
Free · City · about 45 min
Free gallery with Saturday guided tours of current shows.
Free things to do in Bathurst
- Drive Mount Panorama circuit (Mount Panorama): Drive the famous race track (60 km/h public road).
- Machattie Park (Machattie Park): Victorian-era park with a fernery and band rotunda.
- Macquarie River Bicentennial Park and Riverpark Walk (City): Riverside green space and an easy walk in Australia's oldest inland city.
- Bathurst Regional Art Gallery (City): Free gallery with Saturday guided tours of current shows.
Where to eat
- Café lunch on William Street (City, around A$22): Cafés in the heritage centre.
- Dinner in the centre (City, around A$40): Pubs and restaurants in town.
Step-free and pram-friendly ideas
- National Motor Racing Museum · step-free
- Australian Fossil and Mineral Museum · step-free
- Machattie Park · step-free · pram-friendly
- Macquarie River Bicentennial Park and Riverpark Walk · step-free · pram-friendly
- Bathurst Regional Art Gallery · step-free
Access information can change. Check with the venue if access is essential.
Typical weather in Bathurst
| Month | Low | High | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°C | 27°C | 6 |
| April | 7°C | 19°C | 7 |
| July | 0°C | 11°C | 8 |
| October | 7°C | 19°C | 7 |
Approximate long-term averages, not a forecast.