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Pints to Past – Exploring Bathurst’s Goldrush Legacy
When you think of Bathurst, images of the gold rush era often come to mind. The 1850s and particularly the 1870s saw thousands of hopeful miners flocking to this region,

Spend Some Time Not a Fortune: Top 10 Free Activities in the Bathurst Region
From scenic drives to creative gallery displays, there are plenty of free attractions and activities for you to enjoy in the Bathurst region. Whether you are a Bathurst local or

Stargazing Event of the Year
Are you looking for an excuse to go out camping? Got an eye for stargazing or a camera for astrophotography? This December the Geminids Meteor Shower is set to be

Success at the NSW Tourism Awards
The Bathurst Visitor Information Centre (BVIC) has again taken out the top honour with a Gold Award at the prestigious 2023 NSW Tourism Awards announced at a gala ceremony at

BRAGS Art Fair – Enter Now!
Registrations are now open at bathurstart.com.au for the biennial BRAGS Art Fair! Bathurst Regional Art Gallery (BRAG) invites artists from the Bathurst Regional Council district and surrounding areas including the

Camp in town for the Bathurst 1000
Heading to Bathurst for The Great Race? Still looking for somewhere to rest your head? Bathurst Visitor Information Centre operates convenient and affordable camping during the Bathurst 1000 at Carrington

Swap tyres for tracks
It’s never been easier to travel from Sydney to Bathurst via public transport. Travelling by train is more economical, more environmentally friendly, and requires less focus. Just grab your favourite

Hit the Road
With less than one week left until back to school, it’s time to head out on a Regional Road Trip for 4 days as a family to the great Central

Vote #1 Bathurst
Bathurst is a finalist for the third year in a row at the 2023 Top Town Tourism Awards. Presented by Business NSW, the awards celebrate the unwavering spirit of communities