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Bathurst Regional Council includes all the area formerly included in the Bathurst City Council, most of Evans Shire and a small amount of land formerly included in Oberon Shire. Councillors Departments Meetings Public Documents Payment of Rates Grants/Donations Tenders Public Consultation Youth Council Amalgamation. VISION STATEMENT "To enhance the lifestyle and environment through effective leadership, community involvement and commitment to service." MISSION STATEMENT "The equitable development and maintenance of services provided for the general health and well-being of the citizens of the Bathurst Region and the adjustment of these services to meet changing needs." With accommodation to suit all needs you are sure to find the right place to rest your head. From motels to hotels, bed and breakfasts, B&B, self contained and country retreats, the Bathurst Region has accommodation - tailored to your next visit. From pub fare and takeaway, to fine dining and boutique wines, Bathurst Region is a delight for food and wine lovers. Fresh local produce combines with international influences to provide great dining experiences. The Bathurst Region is full of flavour! Declared a townsite in 1815 and a city in 1885 Bathurst is Australia’s oldest inland settlement and as such was an important regional centre and gateway for much of the exploration and development that took place in inland New South Wales. This process was accelerated in 1851 by the discovery in the region of Australia’s first payable gold. As a result, the city has a strong heritage reinforced by a rich culture with both historic and contemporary components. Today, the City of Bathurst is virtually synonymous with motor racing, known throughout the world because of its challenging and picturesque motor racing circuit. Bathurst is surrounded by many beautiful villages. Hill End renowned for the riches of its gold mines. Peel surrounded by rolling hills which once played host to many Aboriginal and white clashes is the village of Peel. O'Connell a picturesque village classified by the National Trust as a Conservation Area. Rockley known as one of the oldest settlements west of the Blue Mountains. Sofala is Australia's oldest surviving Gold Town. Sunny Corner known for its silver mine being the richest in Australia prior to silver being discovered at Broken Hill. Tarana is in a secluded and pretty valley halfway between Bathurst and Lithgow. Trunkey Creek a rustic rural village and still home to many highly skillful bushmen producing Australia's top quality merino wool. Wattle Flat a thriving gold town in 1855 when gold was discovered in the area. Yetholme a popular tourist resort during the late 1800's to early 1900's. When visiting a destination for the first time (and also on subsequent visits) there is always a range of information that would be handy to know before you arrive. Check out the latest weather forecast so you can pack just right!! Bathurst is located on the banks of the Macquarie River in the Central Tablelands Region of New South Wales. It is home to the Wiradjuri people and is the site of Australia's oldest inland European settlement. Bathurst is a vibrant country city with a rich cultural heritage and is recognised as a centre of learning. Bathurst manages to effectively combine rural, manufacturing and education industries with a lifestyle rich in sport, art and tourism facilities. Whether you want to create and perform, watch and listen or study and learn, Bathurst has some of the best opportunities available west of Sydney to participate in an active arts community. Bathurst is also well served by a large range of entertainment venues from the Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre through to pubs and clubs. Bathurst; located an easy two and a half hour drive from Sydney, with its great facilities and with so much to see is a great place to visit. It is also an ideal place to hold conferences and major events. The visit bathurst, tourism and events section of this site provides the most comprehensive guide to what's on in Bathurst as well as providing a user friendly visitor's guide and quick links to useful information and services for locals and visitors alike.