Explore beautiful Machattie Park and discover how the site was transformed from town gaolto the much-loved tranquil haven it is today. Dispel popularly held myths and hear the storiesbehind the structures, ornaments, magnificent trees and the many memorials to pioneers ofthe Bathurst district. $10 per person - bookings essential
This popular High Tea includes scrumptious savoury and sweet treats. Enjoy a variety of leafteas, plunger coffee, and elegant live classical Celtic harp music. Main rooms and gardensare open to explore. This is an outstanding afternoon of elegance and style taking you backto an older and more refined age. Adult $70; Concession $65; Child 14 […]
A special Bathurst Heritage Trades Trail™ and Autumn Colours Heritage Festival carillonrecital, performed on the Bathurst War Memorial Carillon. The art of playing carillon datesback to the mid 1600’s, and it is wonderful that a carillon training program exists in Bathurst– the only one of its kind in Australia - for the new generation of […]
Jasmin from Greentrees Gourmet Preserves, Molong, will be demonstrating food preservationtechniques. She is keen to share her expertise and meet the revival of interest in homemadepreserves. Afternoon tea follows and displays of Perthville's history set up for you to view. $20 per person - bookings essential
This popular High Tea includes scrumptious savoury and sweet treats. Enjoy a variety of leafteas, plunger coffee, and elegant live classical Celtic harp music. Main rooms and gardensare open to explore. This is an outstanding afternoon of elegance and style taking you backto an older and more refined age. Adult $70; Concession $65; Child 14 […]
This guided tour commences with a short talk in Stevens Park, followed by a stroll around thevillage, including viewing the School of Arts Hall and two Edward Gell churches. The […]
Enjoy a visit to Perthville Convent Heritage Centre, site of the first Convent of the Sisters of Saint Joseph in NSW. Begin with morning tea in the Sisters’ dining room, followed by a guided tour of the Centre. View the historic buildings and learn of the Sisters’ story. The beautiful surrounds, the peaceful chapel and […]
4 April 1876 was an important day in Bathurst’s story: the day when the railway openedin town. This event changed Bathurst in many ways, including the provision of manyemployment opportunities. Join members of Bathurst Family History Group for a wanderaround a section of Bathurst General Cemetery to learn some of the railway stories behindthe headstones. […]
125th Anniversary of Banjo Paterson’s Bathurst presentation. On 26 and 27 April, 1901,Australia’s most famous poet, Banjo Paterson, presented lectures on the Boer War in theBathurst School of Arts. Well known poet Gregory North is re-enacting Banjo’s tour andwill present his show, The Life & Rhymes of Banjo Paterson. Greg is from the Blue Mountainsand […]
125th Anniversary of Banjo Paterson’s Bathurst presentation. On 26 and 27 April, 1901,Australia’s most famous poet, Banjo Paterson, presented lectures on the Boer War in theBathurst School of Arts. Well known poet Gregory North is re-enacting Banjo’s tour andwill present his show, The Life & Rhymes of Banjo Paterson. Greg is from the Blue Mountainsand […]
This guided tour commences with a short talk in Stevens Park, followed by a stroll around thevillage, including viewing the School of Arts Hall and two Edward Gell churches. The tourends at the Rockley Mill & Stables Museum for a cuppa and a selection of hot finger foodsand sweets. Here you have the opportunity to […]
This is an audio-visual presentation by car and bike enthusiast Geoff Fry. This presentation embraces the history of motoring in general and motor sport around the Bathurst region. Cost: Free - bookings essential (if participants wish to visit the museum prior orafter the talk, normal entry fee will apply) BOOKINGS: Bathurst Visitor Information Centre 1800 68 […]