The Bridle Track

 Originally built as the first road between Bathurst and Hill End during the gold rush. It earned its name by due to the narrowest sections where travellers had to guide their horses by the the bridle. As of February 2023 the Bridle Track is traversable in its entire length due to the new Monaghans Bluff Bypass. 
The Bridle Track is most well known for its wealth of opportunities for four wheel driving and camping. However, the track is often used for cycling, hiking and even horse riding. When traveling on the Bridle Track please keep in mind other users and obey all on site signage.

Bathurst Regional Council advises against taking trailers on the Bridle Track. Reception on the track can be spotty, check for Total Fire Bans and restrictions ahead of time. There are no rubbish bins along the track or in in the village of Hill End and visitors are responsible for taking their waste.
Bridle Track Map

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Looking for things to do in Hill End?

Jhobs Gold Panning Tours

If you have never been gold panning before? Jhob is a local expert and can provide all the inside knowledge you need to catch gold fever! Jhob supplies all equipment and runs tours regularly at mid day, bookings required.

History Hill Museum

A huge display of gold-rush era artefacts that tell the history of Hill End. Explore the underground mine and learn all about the gold rush and the impact it had on not only the Bathurst region but early colonial Australia as a whole.

Hill End & Tambaroora Gathering Group and Information

For all your information about Hill End Family History and the hill end community stop in to the Hill End & Tambaroora Gathering Group.

Hill End Village

Read all about the historic village of Hill End.
Camping, gold panning, accommodation options and more!