Things to do in Bathurst, NSW

If you’re thinking of a weekend getaway, or perhaps a longer vacation, then here are some ideas for what to do in Bathurst for any type of traveler.

Do The Abercrombie House Night Tour

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Visit The Australian Fossil & Mineral Museum

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Drive the Mount Panorama Motor Racing Circuit

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Visit the National Motor Racing Museum

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Have Ice Cream at Annies Ice-Cream Parlour

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19 AWESOME THINGS TO DO IN BATHURST, NSW WITH KIDS

There are plenty of things to do in Bathurst NSW that make it possibly the perfect country getaway with kids, or even just for couples!

Once you escape the madness of Sydney’s traffic, it’s an easy three hour drive away, and your reward is a vibrant and charming city centre (we caught the last of the autumn colours) and a surrounding region of gorgeous natural landscapes.