Bathurst, Australia's first inland settlement, is the ideal location for your holiday or special event. With an amazing array of attractions, activities and events there is always something to see and do. So come and visit our city filled with warm country hospitality and adventures to be experienced.

Access: Getting to Bathurst is quick and easy with an approximate driving time of only 2.5 hours from the heart of Sydney along a mostly dual lane highway. The climate is very mild with an average temperature of 27 degrees in summer.

Population: A population of around 30,000 people ensures there are a wide variety of shopping, dining and sporting facilities to cater for all tastes.

Gold: Bathurst played an important role in the gold boom of the 1850's.There are many small villages within easy driving distance of Bathurst with a fascinating gold rush history (Hill End, Sofala and Ophir), If you feel like a slice of history, pack a picnic and explore this historical region.

Motor Racing: Bathurst is also the home of the famous Mount Panorama Motor Racing Circuit which is regarded as one of Australia's premier motor sport venues. Take a spin round the circuit and afterwards enjoy the history of the National Motor Racing Museum.

History: There are many fine historical houses open to the public including Old Government House, Miss Traill's House and Garden which is a National Trust property, historic Abercrombie House (built in 1878) and Chifley Home, the home of the former Prime Minister of Australia.

Education: There are many avenues for learning available from childhood to tertiary. Bathurst is home to Charles Sturt University, All Saints College, TAFE, Music Conservatorium and a wide variety of public and private schools