Bathurst for Little Explorers

Bathurst for Little Explorers

Browse Bathurst’s kid tested and approved attractions

Bathurst Rail Museum

Bathurst Rail Museum brings the fascinating social history of Bathurst and our story as a railway town to life with personal recollections and interesting artefacts. As well as the largest public HO model railway in the Southern Hemisphere.

Australian Fossil & Mineral Museum

See sparkling gemstones up close, learn about the geology and science behind how our world came to be, and marvel at the model T-Rex skeleton. All housed in the beautiful, historic former Bathurst Public School building.

Jenolan Caves

The world's oldest caves are yours to explore. From total novice to experienced caver there are breathtaking tours for everyone.

Miss Traill's House & Garden

A delightful heritage house museum, this Victorian-era bungalow was left to the National Trust in 1976.

History Hill Museum

A huge display of gold-rush era artefacts that tell the history of Hill End. Explore the underground mine and try your hand at gold-panning.

National Motor Racing Museum

This museum celebrates Bathurst's history as a proud location on the national motor sporting calendar. See a huge collection of bikes, cars and the Immersive Room for a virtual hot lap.

Bathurst Goldfields

Learn the art of gold panning at this iconic attraction on Mount Panorama. Gold panning demonstrations are run Monday to Friday from 1 pm to 3 pm during New South Wales school holiday periods.

Metro 5 Cinema

Move over Disney+, Metro Cinema has five big screens to watch all the latest blockbusters and family flicks, plus a fully stocked snack bar.

Mayfield Garden

Inspired by the great gardens of Europe, Mayfield Garden has to be seen to be believed. 65 hectares of magic that has all been constructed from the ground up.

Abercrombie House

Abercrombie House opens its doors and garden to the public year-round for tours, high tea, jazz and theatrical performances and night tours.

Chifley Home

The former home of Australia's 16th Prime Minster, Ben Chifley and his wife Elizabeth sealed in time. An intimate display of Australian life during the early to mid 20th century with many personal belongings and furnishings of the late PM, truly fascinating and a great treasure to have in Bathurst.

Bathurst Regional Art Gallery

Bathurst Regional Art Gallery (BRAG) is one of the oldest regional galleries in NSW. Bathurst has a long history with notable Australian contemporary visual art. See works national and local visual artists in this cool, contemplative space for free all year round.

Mini-Golf

Try the new gold-rush themed mini-golf course at NRMA Bathurst Panorama Holiday Park. Open to both guests
and visitors.

Bathurst Tours

Bathurst Tours offers personal, flexible and unforgettable tours. Foodie, wine and vultural tours, private transfers, parties and more.

Hill End Heritage Centre

Located right in the centre of Hill End Historic Site, this interactive museum is the ideal starting point for your Hill End experience.