Top Things to do in Bathurst
What to do and see in Bathurst, New South Wales: The Best Budget-friendly Things to do
Discover the best top things to do in Bathurst, Australia including Bathurst Tours, Simmo's Offroad Tours, Mount Panorama, Abercrombie Caves, Mount Panorama Motor Racing Circuit, National Motor Racing Museum, Australian Fossil and Mineral Museum, Chifley Home, Abercrombie House, Machattie Park.
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1. Bathurst Tours
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 99 reviews
Welcome to Bathurst and District One Day Tours; the best way to see the history and highlights of Bathurst in air conditioned comfort. Bathurst is Australian’s oldest inland city. The settlement named Bathurst by Governor Macquarie in May 1815 has flourished and in 2015 celebrated its 200th Birthday of European settlement. Enjoy yourself with Bathurst & District One Day Tours
2. Simmo's Offroad Tours
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5.0 based on 205 reviews
Simmo's Offroad Tours operate daily across the Central West, with pick up available direct from your accommodation in Orange, Bathurst, Oberon, Katoomba & the Blue Mountains. Simmo is famous for his Eco-certified Wine & Food Safaris, showcasing the finest cool-climate wines & the choicest local produce in season. No group is too large or too small, with a range of mini buses (11 & 24 seats) and a 55 seat coach also available for private charter tours on request. For the truly adventurous, Simmo offers fun & informative Scenic 4WD Tours exploring our rugged National Parks, including Fishing Expeditions, wild mushroom foraging & Gold Panning Tours. If you own a 4WD why not join Simmo on his next 4WD Tag a Long Tour. Simmo has new & exciting destinations every month, with track options to suit your vehicle and level of experience. If you'd like to try camping, but don't have all the expensive gear and know-how, Simmo can tailor an overnight Camping Adventure just for you and your family, with magical camping locations across Central & Western NSW.
3. Mount Panorama
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 53 reviews
Reviewed By DavidDaxM
Very good experience to drive the track in both directions exp for the police booking people for minor parking infrindgements
4. Abercrombie Caves
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4.5 based on 96 reviews
Reviewed By 562davew - Nowra, Australia
Absolutely worth the visit. We camped two nights and really enjoyed the walks and caves. Hot showers and toilets. And taps in the camping area. Lovely creek with great swimming holes. Loved seeing the stars at night. Worth the visit
5. Mount Panorama Motor Racing Circuit
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4.5 based on 944 reviews
Reviewed By E-Squidy - Sydney, Australia
Mount Panorama is a must visit in Bathurst even if you aren’t crazy about the Supercars. It’s a nice drive (and a public road with speed cameras so don’t get too carried away) and the views from the top are just beautiful (that’s why they call it Mount Panorama)
6. National Motor Racing Museum
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4.5 based on 310 reviews
Australia's National Motor Racing Museum
Reviewed By 156philliph
An extensive display of Tin Tops, Open Wheelers, Rally Cars, Heritage Motor Cycles, Racing Motor Cycles including Specials & Side Cars, Also on display was Australia's first Dragster Rail from the 1960's -14.5 secs for the 1/4 mile at Castlereagh Airstrip. A well presented collection & a must see for Enthusiasts.
7. Australian Fossil and Mineral Museum
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4.5 based on 313 reviews
Situated in the heart of Bathurst, the Australian Fossil and Mineral Museum is the home of the internationally renowned Somerville Collection. The Somerville Collection is the lifetime work of Warren Somerville and highlights of this remarkable collection include a T.rex skeleton, dinosaur eggs, fossils from most stages of life on Earth as well as spectacular examples of minerals from around the world. It is housed in the 1876 Public School building which underwent major refurbishment before being fitted out with stunningly beautiful exhibitions.
Reviewed By 962annettea - Sydney, Australia
The museum is currently home not only to the wonderful Somerville mineral collection but the even more amazing Chapman collection on loan from Sydney's Australian Museum. Albert Chapman was local boy Warren Somerville's mentor so it is fitting to have the two superb collections displayed together. Between the two of them are many of the world's greatest and rarest mineral examples. You don't have to be a rock nerd to be captivated by the beauty and the shapes and the colours of the minerals, sourced from all over the world in the course of two lifetimes. The fossil collection is also worthy of a major capital city museum, complete with a t-rex skeleton and Australia's largest collection of fossilised dinosaur eggs and insects in amber. One of the best, if not the best, regional museums you will ever visit. A huge shout out as well to the happy, friendly and knowledgeable staff.
8. Chifley Home
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4.5 based on 56 reviews
Reviewed By 83daven - Ryde, Australia
Wonderful guided tour. A wonderful look into some Australian history of a Prime Minister and his wife that lived a very modest lifestyle. The interior of the home has been kept as original as possible containing much of what Ben Chifley and his wife owned including gifts that were given to him whilst he was PM. A very worthwhile visit and recommend to everyone
9. Abercrombie House
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4.5 based on 264 reviews
Reviewed By 156philliph
An extraordinary experience to tour this unique Scottish Baronial Mansion which has been lovingly restored & furnished by the Morgan Family. Thank you Christopher for your enlightening talk on the properties history and thanks to your family & staff for making our visit so memorable. The luncheon served on the verandah was fantastic and all our Members enjoyed our visit & wish you well for your continuing work to further improve this Heritage treasure. The Antique & Classic Motor Club Inc.
10. Machattie Park
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4.5 based on 98 reviews
Reviewed By elizabethc233 - Newcastle, Australia
This park adjoins the courthouse complex and continues behind it. It contains a Fern House along with a Begonia House which was filled with incredible begonias of all colours and sizes. A serene and enticing spot.
