Bathurst Region Tourism

The Colours of Hill End Art Exhibition
2025-12-13 11:00 - 2026-03-22 15:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Hill End Art Gallery, 5 Beyers Avenue, Hill End, 2850, Australia
The Colours of Hill End Art Exhibition at Hill End Art Gallery.
The Hill End Art Gallery is pleased to announce its next exhibition, featuring the works of Jeannie Holmes and Sharon Shelton. These two exceptional and diverse local artists will be showcasing their talent by highlighting the vibrant colours of Hill End.
Exhibition Details
• Artists: Jeannie Holmes and Sharon Shelton
• Theme: The Colours of Hill End
• Opening: 11:00 AM, Saturday 13 December 2025
• Exhibition runs to 22nd March 2026
Join us for this exciting event celebrating local artistry and the unique palette of Hill End.
The Hill End Art Gallery is open 11.00am – 3.00pm weekends.
Special Christmas opening times: Friday, 19th December through to Monday, 22nd December. 11am – 3pm
Closed for Christmas/New Year break, check Hill End Art Gallery facebook page for opening times.

While you are here, be sure to browse our selection of gifts. There are plenty of fantastic options available, perfect for sharing with family and friends.

Bathurst Thoroughbred Racing
2026-02-09 13:00 - 18:00 | Bathurst Thoroughbred Racing, 55 Eleven Mile Dr, Bathurst, 2795
Come and join us on Monday 9th February for great racing action. Enjoy a nice sandwich from the Lions Club Van while enjoying a cool beverage and watching the thoroughbred athletes in action.

Click Smart! Online safety for parents and young people
2026-02-09 17:30 - 18:30 | Bathurst Library, 70 -78 Keppel Street, Bathurst, New South Wales, 2795, Australia
As part of Safer Internet Day 2026, learn how to ‘Click Smart!’ at this free eSafety talk by representatives from Legal Aid NSW.
This information is targeted at parents, carers and young people. Topics will include:
*online safety, gaming, and social media
*screen time and digital wellbeing
*cyberbullying, respect, and consent
*digital literacy and misinformation
*understanding the social media delay for children under 16 years of age.
Bookings required, ph: 6333 6281.

AUSLAN Conversational Skills
2026-02-12 10:30 - 11:30 | Bathurst Library, 70 -78 Keppel Street, Bathurst, New South Wales, 2795, Australia
Join accredited teacher Wendy Daly for a series of lessons to learn conversational AUSLAN skills in an informal, no pressure environment.
4 x 1hr sessions in February.
Ages 12+

Bookings for each session are essential as spaces are limited.

Program Dates
Thurs 5 February, 10.30am-11.30am
Thurs 12 February, 10.30am-11.30am
Thurs 19 February 10.30am-11.30am
Thurs 26 February 10.30am-11.30am

Meguiar's Bathurst 12 Hour
2026-02-13 04:30 - 2026-02-15 19:00 | Mount Panorama, Mountain Straight, Bathurst, NSW, 2795, Australia
AUSTRALIA’S INTERNATIONAL ENDURANCE RACE

Australia’s International Endurance Race returns to its traditional date at Mount Panorama, 13 – 15 February.

The Bathurst 12 Hour has become one of the most anticipated and fast-growing races on the GT calendar, with 12 hours of exhilarating race action, unique bars, classic cars on display, entertainment and food offerings.

https://www.facebook.com/Bathurst12Hour

Geoff Parkes In Conversation
2026-02-13 11:00 - 12:30 | Bathurst Library, 70 -78 Keppel Street, Bathurst, New South Wales, 2795, Australia
Hear Geoff in conversation at the library for his brand-new book!
The First Law of the Bush is Geoff Parkes’ new rural noir set in New Zealand’s rugged King Country.
A year after Bill Dickerson fell to his death on a worksite, his widow has received no explanation about what happened.
She hires Ryan Bradley, who has just returned to the remote town of Nashville as a lawyer, to get answers. Was it suicide? An accident? Or murder? In small towns, nothing is quite what it seems.
About the author
Born and raised in rural New Zealand, Geoff Parkes has written a weekly opinion column for The Roar, Australia’s leading on-line sports website for 12 years. He is the author of two crime novels.
Copies of the book will be available for purchase and signing on the day.

Cellar Door Inspired Truffle Tasting
2026-02-14 12:00 - 17:00 | RedGround Truffle Hunting Lodge, 264 Titania Road, Oberon, 2787
Enjoy a relaxed, premium truffle tasting at RedGround, inspired by the intimacy of a cellar-door experience. Guests select an hourly arrival time and are seated for a tasting of seasonal truffle canapés and a glass of local sparkling wine (non-alcoholic version available), each highlighting the flavour and aroma of our four truffle varieties.

You may enhance your visit with optional additions during booking:

• Truffle Champagne Cocktail
Upgrade your glass of sparkling wine for a bright, elegant truffle champagne cocktail with a subtle truffle infusion that lifts the savoury notes of the tasting.

• Truffle Negroni
Upgrade your glass of sparkling wine for a classic Negroni enriched with a delicate layer of truffle, adding depth to the balance of gin, vermouth, and amaro.

• Picnic Hamper for Two (limited availability)

After your truffle tasting experience, select to add on a gourmet hamper featuring house-made sourdough, artisan charcuterie, truffle aioli, truffle mustard, selected cheeses, seasonal accompaniments, and our signature Truffle Honey Cream Kisses. Includes a picnic rug for you to use during your picnic and your choice of local white wine, red wine, or sparkling to enjoy outdoors.

All tastings and selected add-ons are paid at the time of booking. Additional truffle products and gifts are available to purchase upon departure.

Dine Under the Stars at The Rockley Pub
2026-02-14 18:00 - 22:00 | The Rockley Pub, 2 Budden Street, Rockley, NSW, 2795
Join us for our Local Producers’ Dinner, an intimate evening celebrating the best of the Central West.
Enjoy a 3-course shared-style menu with snack on arrival showcasing indigenous ingredients from Nathan Lovett out of Mudgee and seasonal local produce by Fardon & Sons Organic Farm, perfectly paired with Winburndale wines. Bringing fire, flavour and connection to country cooking over the Pig & Pilgrim.
Set under the stars in our newly renovated beer garden, this is a night to indulge in exceptional food and wine, honour local produce, and share great company in a truly memorable setting.
When: Saturday, 14th February
Time: From 6:00 PM – enjoy a welcome drink and snack on arrival
Cost: $129 per person
Reserve your spot for an unforgettable evening of fine food, wine, and conversation.
Return transport from Bathurst to Rockley is available at the time of booking for an additional charge. Pick up from Russell st, opposite the Courthouse, at 5:30pm for 6pm arrival at The Rockley Pub, departure from the pub is at 9:30pm.

THE ANNUAL CARROLL/SCOTT MEMORIAL TRIATHLON
2026-02-15 08:00 - 23:00 | Stanley Street, Bathurst, NSW, 2795, Stanley Street, Bathurst, 2795
This is the Bathurst Wallabies Triathlon Club’s premier trophy race of the season and the final club triathlon for the Summer Season. The event celebrates the lives of two of the Triathlon clubs founding members Dave Carroll and Dave Scott.
The event is based at the Stanley Street Clubhouse (behind the Pool) on the 15/02/2026, with the main senior race start planned for 8am. The course consists of a 200m pool swim, swimming around the buoys which will be in the shape of an “M” – getting in the Northeast corner and exist at the Southeast Corner. Then a 15km lap of the historic 11mile track on the bike obeying all road rules – followed by a 2.5km run (lap of the River Park.
There will be other race options on the day including a teams Section.
The Senior Racing will be followed by Junior Racing. The Juniors generally split into Joeys (5-8yrs) and Boomers (8-12yrs) events. The distances for the junior events can vary depending on the participants and conditions.

Bathurst Miniature Railway
2026-02-15 10:30 - 14:30 | John Matthews Sporting Complex, Durham Street, Bathurst, New South Wales, 2795, Australia
Pack a picnic lunch and take the kids down to the miniature railway to enjoy a few rides on working scale model trains, just across the road from the Adventure Playground. Covered shoes must be worn. Trains run the 3rd Sunday of the month, weather permitting.
