Bathurst Region Tourism

Bathurst War Memorial Carillon Recital: Carillon Spring Recital Series
2025-09-20 13:00 - 14:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Bathurst War Memorial Carillon, 3 Church Street, Bathurst, 2795
For the Carillon Spring Recital on Saturday 20th September, we welcome Canberra carillonist Vikki Jacobsen to Bathurst for her first solo concert. Vikki has performed in Bathurst as part of combined Carillon Society of Australia performances, so we are thrilled to have Vikki playing a solo program for the Bathurst community to enjoy.Please join us in the beautiful gardens of King’s Parade, for the free public recital, and enjoy the music from the Bathurst War Memorial Carillon bells.

Light on the Hill - the Ben Chifley Memorial Dinner
2025-09-20 18:30 | Panthers Bathurst, 132 Piper Street, Bathurst, NSW, 2795, Australia
The Light of the Hill is an annual event to commemorate the birth of Bathurst’s favourite son, Ben Chifley in 1884. The function is an opportunity for the guest of honour to outline their vision for the future – their Light on the Hill.The Light on the Hill is an annual event to commemorate the birth of Bathurst’s favourite son, Ben Chifley in 1885. The function is an opportunity for the guest of honour to outline their vision for the future – their Light on the Hill. Guest speaker for 2025 will be The Hon Clare O’Neil MP. Minister for Housing, Minister for Homelessness, Minister for Cities.

https://www.facebook.com/LightOnTheHillBathurst

The Eagles Greatest Hits
2025-09-20 19:30 - 22:00 | Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre, 105 William Street, Bathurst, New South Wales, 2795, Australia
Join us this year as we Celebrate The Eagles Greatest Hits live in Concert.
A two hour performance of songs that defined an era, Take it to the limit, Desperado, Lyin Eyes and the world famous Hotel California.
A six-piece band lead by Whalen Hughes and David Thompson as Don Henley and Glenn Frey, arguably the best sounding anywhere in the world.
Secure your tickets now and be part of a night that pays homage to one of the greatest bands in history.

Bathurst Edgell Jog
2025-09-21 09:00 | New South Wales
The Edgell Jog is an annual community fun run held in Bathurst in September. The circuit is 7.5km starting and ending at the Courthouse.

Bathurst Paddock to Plate 4WD Adventure
2025-09-21 09:00 - 17:00 | Turondale, Turondale
Angus Beef, Merino Sheep and a hill quite Steep!A paddock to plate 4WD ExperienceVisit “Nalya” a stunning 2000 hectare cattle station North of Bathurst and meet the Kilby family who have been farming the land for 4 generations.Explore fun 4WD trails about the property as working dogs herd merino sheep back to the shipyards for drenching.Enjoy a BBQ lunch back at the shearing shed showcasing Angus beef steaks and farm fresh saladsA medium grade 4WD Tag-a-Long Tour suitable for standard 4WD vehicles with low range.

Come & Try Motorkhana
2025-09-21 09:30 - 16:00 | John Windsor Motorsport Park, John Windsor Motorsport Park College Road, Bathurst, NSW, 2795, Australia
Come & Try Motorkhana – Motorkhana is the entry level motorsport event conducted by the club at the Club’s John Windsor Motorsport Park which is located on College Rd opposite the Bathurst Waste Management Centre. Motorkhana teaches and tests car control skills. Competitors complete a laid-out course aiming for the shortest time without penalties. It is the perfect place for juniors to start the motorsport journey and at this come and try event you don’t need a special licence and the club has vehicles for juniors to use.

Tour of Bathurst War Memorial Carillon
2025-09-21 11:15 - 12:30 | Bathurst War Memorial Carillon, 3 Church Street, Bathurst, 2795
21 September is World Peace Day, a day observed annually to promote peace and the absence of violence worldwide. On World Peace Day 2025, we invite you to take the opportunity to learn the fascinating history of the Bathurst War Memorial Carillon, a Peace Carillon, explore the three floors of the tower, and meet one of our local carillonists while enjoying the playing of the instrument from within the clavier room.After the conclusion of the tour, enjoy a recital in honour of World Peace Day.Special requirements: tour participants must wear flat shoes, be able to climb 61 steps in the tower (20 to the landing, 21 to first floor, 20 to playing level) and have nothing in their hands to hold onto the handrails.Tour duration: 1 – 1.5 hours.Bookings through Bathurst Visitor Information Centre on 1800 68 1000.

Tours of Bathurst War Memorial Carillon during the Carillon Spring Recital Series 2025
2025-09-21 11:15 - 12:45 | Bathurst War Memorial Carillon, 3 Church Street, Bathurst, 2795
Meet near the Russell Street entrance. Purchase your tickets here!

Saturday 23 August: Enjoy the Beatlesfest carillon recital at 10am before taking the opportunity to learn the fascinating history of the Bathurst War Memorial Carillon, explore the three floors of the tower, meet one of our local carillonists and enjoy the playing of the instrument from within the clavier room.

Sunday 21 September: 21 September is World Peace Day, a day observed annually to promote peace and the absence of violence worldwide. On World Peace Day 2025, we invite you to take the opportunity to learn the fascinating history of the Bathurst War Memorial Carillon, a Peace Carillon, explore the three floors of the tower, and meet one of our local carillonists while enjoying the playing of the instrument from within the clavier room. After the conclusion of the tour, enjoy a recital in honour of World Peace Day.

Saturday 18 October: This is a rare opportunity to learn the fascinating history of the Bathurst War Memorial Carillon, explore the three floors of the tower, meet Canberra Senior Carillonist Peter Bray and enjoy the playing of the instrument from within the clavier room. After the conclusion of the tour, enjoy a recital performed by Peter.

Saturday 22 November: 22 November is St Cecilia’s Day, the Patron Saint of Music. We invite you to take this opportunity to learn the fascinating history of the Bathurst War Memorial Carillon, explore the three floors of the tower, and meet one of our local carillonists while enjoying the playing of the instrument from within the clavier room. After the conclusion of the tour, enjoy a recital in honour of Saint Cecilia.

Special requirements: tour participants must wear flat shoes, be able to climb 61 steps in the tower (20 to the landing, 21 to first floor, 20 to playing level) and have nothing in their hands to hold onto the handrails.

Tour duration: 1 – 1.5 hours.

Miss Traill's House and Garden
2025-09-21 12:00 - 15:30 | Miss Traill’s House and Garden, 321 Russell Street (Corner of Russell and Peel Streets), Bathurst, 2795
Tours of Miss Traill’s House and Garden.

The home Ida bequeathed to the National Trust (1976) is today an elegant house museum containing Ida Traill’s significant collection of artifacts including furniture, intriguing horse racing memorabilia, paintings and ceramics – all linked to Miss Traill’s and her ancestors and the early history of Bathurst.

House Tour – per person:

National Trust members – FREE (excludes exhibitions)

Adult – $12

Concession* – $10

Family – $34

Child (under 5 years) – FREE

*Concession applies for full-time students, seniors, pensioners and children aged 5-15 years.

Book your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/miss-traills-house-general-entry-tickets

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Bathurst War Memorial Carillon Recital for International Peace Day
2025-09-21 13:00 - 14:00 | Bathurst War Memorial Carillon, 3 Church Street, Bathurst, 2795
21 September is World Peace Day, a day observed annually to promote peace and the absence of violence worldwide.Please join us for this special Carillon recital performed by Bathurst carillonist Wendy Murphy, at 1pm in beautiful King’s Parade.

Larapinta Trail End to End...well almost! An illustrated talk with Joy Rayner
2025-09-22 11:00 - 12:30 | Bathurst Library, 70 -78 Keppel Street, Bathurst, New South Wales, 2795, Australia
Joy Rayner is a keen hiker and loves the challenge of seeing the world on foot. After walking in Spain in 2017 and Japan in 2019, the COVID lockdown of 2021 meant looking closer to home for her walks. Not one to say no to a challenge, Joy tackled the Larapinta Trail exploring the West MacDonnell Ranges of the Northern Territory. After a ‘tree-change’ from Sydney, Joy made Bathurst her home, she is now a member of the Central West Bushwalking Club.
Joy’s talk will cover her experiences on Larapinta, with accompanying imagery, as well as details of the Indigenous and white settler history of the area.
Joy will also bring some info on how you can get involved in hiking or join the local hiking club.
Free community event.
Bookings essential, phone 6333 6281.

Blayney Public School Presents Childhood Favourites
2025-09-22 12:30 - 13:45, 2025-09-23 12:30 - 13:45, 2025-09-24 12:30 - 13:45, 2025-09-25 12:30 - 13:45, 2025-09-26 12:30 - 13:45, 2025-09-27 12:30 - 13:45 | Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre, 105 William Street, Bathurst, New South Wales, 2795, Australia
Blayney Public School students present their performance
“Childhood Favourites“.
Each class from K-6 will perform a musical number from a favourite childhood movie.
We look forward to seeing you at BMEC!
The audience can purchase tickets to attend the dress rehearsal at 10:15am, or the performance at 12:30pm.

Music Bingo @ The Tattersalls Hotel
2025-09-22 18:30 - 20:00 | Tattersalls Hotel Bathurst, 35 Keppel Street, Bathurst, NSW, 2795, Australia

Bathurst Dances, Old Time and New Vogue Dance
2025-09-23 14:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-27 14:00 - 17:00 | Walshaw Hall, 9 Church Street, Bathurst, 2795
Dancing the old fashioned way, with a another in your arms. Waltzes, Tangos, Saunters, Jive and Swing in a sequenced way. Short demos before many dances, but nothing beats, standing up and simply giving it a go, then having a laugh or giggle at your own attempts, the way it was done in the old days, still the cheapest way to learn.

Oktoberfest @ The O'Connell
2025-09-24 11:00 - 2025-10-05 00:00 | O’Connell Hotel, 2408 O'Connell Road, O'Connell, New South Wales, 2795
Celebrate all that is Oktoberfest. On offer will be German Bier and food specials! Follow socials for updates!

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Musical Bingo @ The Family Hotel
2025-09-24 19:00 - 21:00 | Family Hotel, Cnr Russell & Bentinck Street, Bathurst, 2795, Australia
This one is for the music lovers! Rock into the #FamBams for Musical Trivia every Wednesday from 7pm! Entry is free and you’ll have the chance to win prizes whilst bopping along to tunes over the ages!
Wednesday night is $20 schnitty night!

Dhuluny 2025 // Documentary Screening
2025-09-25 17:30 - 21:00 | Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre, 105 William Street, Bathurst, New South Wales, 2795, Australia
Smoking Ceremony & Welcome to Country

3 Documentaries + Panel Discussion

Catering by Meleisa Cox

FREE, all welcome, RSVP essential – https://events.humanitix.com/dhuluny-2025-documentary-screening

Join Bathurst Regional Art Gallery (BRAG) and Wiradyuri Traditional Owners Central West Aboriginal Corporation (WTOCWAC) for a Dhuluny Documentary Screening.

In 2024, The Dhuluny Project was a series of events commemorating the 200-year anniversary of the declaration of Martial Law on 14 August 1824 in the Bathurst region and the ensuing frontier violence. Dhuluny means the direct or gospel truth, and the commemoration offered visitors the opportunity to share and understand the true history of our Country and celebrate the resilience of the Wiradyuri Nation.

1 year on, and 201 years since the Declaration, we will take a look back on key moments from The Dhuluny Project and watch new documentary ‘The Declaration’, exploring the cultural and historical significance of several sites on Wiradyuri Country.

Documentaries

“Dhuluny: the war that never ended” (8 mins 27 seconds)

In 2024, BRAG presented major exhibition Dhuluny: the war that never ended, curated by Wiradyuri/Kamilaroi curator Jonathan Jones with Wirribee Aunty Leanna Carr.

The exhibition featured works by established and emerging Wiradyuri artists including Wirribee Aunty Leanna Carr; Michael Riley; HJ Wedge; Kevin Gilbert; Lorraine Connelly-Northey; Lucy Williams-Connelly; Karla Dickens; Jazz Money; Jamie-Lea Trindall; and Bria McCarthy. The exhibition responded to Martial Law, truth-telling about the Frontier Wars, and the ongoing national significance of the local events of Bathurst.

Produced by Darkhorse Photography

“Dhuluny 2024, 200 years of Wiradyuri resistance” (30 mins)A look at the 2024 Dhuluny commemorative events held on Wiradyuri Ngurambang, Bathurst.

Produced by Greer Films

“The Declaration” (35 mins)

A documentary looking at several sites of cultural and historical significance on Wiradyuri Country. Senior Elder Dinawan Dyirribang Uncle Bill Allen describes the cultural importance and ongoing connection as well as the effects of colonisation on these important sites.

Produced by WTOCWAC and Henry Simmons.

How Does AI Impact Truth and Democracy? A Conversation With Cory Alpert
2025-09-25 18:00 - 19:30 | Bathurst Library, 70 -78 Keppel Street, Bathurst, New South Wales, 2795, Australia
Join researcher, columnist, and public thinker Cory Alpert for a timely and thought-provoking evening as he delves into the complex intersections of artificial intelligence, misinformation, and public trust.
About Cory
Cory Alpert is a PhD candidate in the School of Social and Political Sciences at the University of Melbourne, where he researches the impact of artificial intelligence on democratic legitimacy. A former White House staffer, he served three years during the Biden-Harris Administration as an Advance Associate. His political résumé includes roles such as senior policy advisor to the President of the U.S. Conference of Mayors, regional chief of staff for Pete Buttigieg’s 2020 presidential campaign, and advisory and staff positions across numerous campaigns and levels of government. He also works at the intersection of technology, activism, and journalism, regularly contributing to outlets such as The Age, Sydney Morning Herald, Haaretz, Pursuit, and others.

Bathurst Grange Distillery Tour & Tasting
2025-09-26 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-27 11:00 - 17:00 | Bathurst Grange Distillery, Bathurst Grange Distillery, 3249 O'Connell Rd, Bathurst, Bathurst, 2795, Australia
Friday Tour Time: 4pm

Saturday Tour Times: 11am, 2pm, 3pm & 4pm

Book tours here http://bit.ly/4o2mTBx

Join a tour at the Bathurst Grange Distillery and see surrounding gardens and farmland on the heritage property, The Grange, established in 1823.

Share the passion for distilling Whisky and Gin as they explain the techniques and craft of making the premium spirits.

​Learn the art of distillation.

Taste premium small batch spirits

See farmland & friendly animals

Discover the history of the region

Cost : $20 per person

Bathurst Grange Distillery

Bathurst Grange Distillery, 3249 O’Connell Rd, Bathurst02 7228 79130413 632 643www.bathurstgrange.com.au

Evans Arts Council Annual Craft Show and Sale
2025-09-26 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-09-27 10:00 - 16:00 | Panthers Bathurst, 132 Piper Street, Bathurst, NSW, 2795, Australia
Over $4,500 in prizes will be awarded in the following categories: oils, watercolours, acrylics, pastels, drawings, mixed media, miniature art and junior art. Two extra categories include digital art and fibre art. Highly acclaimed artist, Grahame Martin, will be the guest artist demonstrating and displaying his traditional Australian landscapes that have won many awards.

Exhibition Tours
2025-09-27 11:00 - 2025-11-08 12:00 | Bathurst Regional Art Gallery, 70-78 Keppel Street, Bathurst, 2795
Join us at the gallery each Saturday during our current exhibitions, for a free guided tour!
Saturdays, 11am
FREE, all welcome, RSVP online or at BRAG reception
Our current suite of exhibitions includes:
A Tear in the Fabric presents new and existing works from nine Asian and Asian Australian artists who embrace distortion as a mode of disruption. In partnership with 4A Centre for Contemporary Asian Art, the exhibition revolves around notions of aesthetic, material and conceptual interventions integrated into established forms of creative practice. Picking at the seams to make space for new narratives and artistic approaches, we see exploratory excursions into concepts of place, materiality, memory, identity and perception, manifesting in a diverse range of mediums.
Tea Ceremony in the Celestial Garden, is reminiscent of the famous Japanese food display ‘shokuhin sampuru’ or French pastries display in Paris, the cakes are mouth-watering, but not for consumption. The construction of the cakes in ceramics is labour-intensive, down to each sprinkle of hundreds and thousands. Their imaginary forms conjure a colourful, dream-like world. This project was created during a 2025 artist residency at the PumpHouse Albury.
Landscapes of Imagination: From the Collection, bringing together works from the Bathurst Regional Art Gallery Collection that reflect the enduring artistic allure of Hill End. This historic village has captured the imaginations of artists drawn to its layered histories, dramatic terrain, and evocative sense of place.
Image: Jayanto Tan, Berries Cream Tarts, 2025, ceramic, 9 x 26 x 26 x 26 cm. Courtesy the artist.

Renzaglia Porchetteria and Spring Wine Launch
2025-09-27 12:00 - 2025-09-28 17:00 | Renzaglia Wines, 38 Bosworth Falls Road, O’Connell, NSW, 2795, Australia
Spring is upon us and we have a whole bunch of new things we are excited to share. New wines, a new look and a new, long awaited collaboration with the food wizard and good mate Andy Logue.

The Renzaglia range of wines has had a makeover as we’ve brought it more into line with our wholesome, rustic values. On September 27th and 28th, we are excited to launch them to the public at our cellar door in the beautiful Wambuul Valley.

Andy Logue has been telling us how good his porchetta is for a long time. We are still yet to try it. Since selling his iconic restaurant, Bar Vincent earlier this year he’s now got some time up his sleeve do some collaborating beyond our annual salami and pasta production. So with much anticipation we are excited to pair our new range of wines with Porchetta in panini form.

Your ticket will get you access to our cellar door for the afternoon on the day of your choosing, a porchetta panini and a glass of one of our new wines of your choice.
