There is no better time than the long summer days for exploring the great outdoors, and there is so much exploring to do on the very doorstep of Bathurst that it can be hard to know where to start! Perhaps, start in town itself and discover the beauty and the many stories of Machattie Park, one of the greatest Victorian era parks in Australia. As you wander through the park, be sure to check out the Fernery and its plaque commemorating Charles Darwin, and see if you can spot the connection to Glastonbury in England.
Perhaps A stroll along the Macquarie/Wambuul River which is delightful at any time, particularly when you detour to visit the Ohkuma Japanese Garden.
If you have a keen eye for birdwatching or are just looking for an enjoyable bushwalk within 5 minutes’ drive of the CBD. You can find the Boundary Road Reserve, perfect for an easy bush walk through box-gum grassy woodland with abundant birdlife and plenty of kangaroos taking their ease
Walked enough? Get on your bike! Bathurst has a wealth of cycling experiences from easy through to challenging rides as well as the Bathurst Mountain Bike Park.
Cool off at Ben Chifley Dam only 20 minutes from town, the perfect spot for boating, canoeing, water skiing and is the home of the Bathurst Aqua Park, the largest in country NSW!