- 272 Stewart Street, Bathurst, 2795, NSW
- Ph: (02) 6331 5055
- Fax: (02) 6332 1429
- E-Mail: stay@benchifleymotorinn.com.au
Attractions
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Things To Do
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Bathurst Visitor Information Centre
For all the current information on Bathurst
Web: www.visitbathurst.com.au
Email: visitors@bathurst.nsw.gov.au
Phone: (02) 6332 1444
Toll Free: 1800 68 1000
Fax: (02) 6332 2333
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list of the area's attractions
Abercrombie Caves
Abercrombie Caves via Trunkey Creek
Bathurst, NSW, 2795
Phone: (02) 6368 8603
Fax: (02) 6368 8634
Web: www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au
E-Mail: abercrombie.caves@environment.nsw.gov.au
Abercrombie House
311 Ophir Road,
Bathurst, NSW, 2795
Phone: (02) 6331 4929 (for group bookings)
E-Mail: abercrombiehouse@bigpond.com
Abercrombie House was built in Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia in the 1870s by the Stewart family who were Bathurst pioneers. William Stewart came to Australia from England in 1825 as part of the colonization of the penal colony (Australia). William was the Lieutenant Governor General of New South Wales; which meant he was hypothetically 2nd in command to running Australia. William was given land in Bathurst as a reward for doing his job well. William Stewart's eldest son James built Abercrombie House. The house is considered grand enough to be listed on the NSW Heritage Register. The 50-acre (200,000 m2) land and house is currently owned by the Rex Henry Morgan Family. Since 1969 the Morgan family has made major restorations to the house. The House is currently occupied by Richard Morgan's brother and family. The Pittwater House Schools use this house as part of their country life scheme. Years 3-12 visit the house once a year for a week.
In 2008 it was used as the filming location for the 4th season of Nickelodeon's Camp Orange
Closed from July-September
All Saints Anglican Cathedral Bathurst
Church Street,
Bathurst, NSW, 2795
Phone: (02) 6331 4711
Fax: (02) 6331 4347
Australian Fossil & Mineral Musuem
224 Howick Street,
Bathurst, NSW, 2795
Phone: (02) 6331 5511
Fax: (02) 6331 5986
Web: www.somervillecollection.com.au
E-Mail: johncumberford@bathurst.nsw.gov.au
Billions of years in the making, this world class museum allows you to explore the natural history of our planet. In our unique fossil and mineral galleries you can travel through time, experiencing the wonder of ancient specimens that have been uncovered from deep within the earth! The museum is located at 224 Howick Street and is open Monday to Saturday, 10am – 4pm and Sunday, 10am – 2pm. Admission charges apply.
Age of Fishes Museum
Gaskill Street,
Canowindra, NSW, 2804
Phone: (02) 6344 1008
Fax: (02) 6331 4347
Bathurst & District Historical Museum
East Wing, Bathurst Court House Russell Street,
Bathurst, NSW, 2795
Phone: (02) 6330 8455
Opening Times: Tues, Wed, Sat: 10.00am - 4.00pm Sun, 11.00am - 4.00 pm Archives open Tues, Wed 10.30am-2.30pm & Sat 10.00am-2.00pm. Overflowing with historical artifacts, the museum is also home to Bathurst Archives, which has extensive family history records, which are available for a small search and printing fee.
Bathurst Goldfields
428 Concord Straight,
Mount Panorama
Bathurst, NSW, 2795
Phone:(02) 6332 2022
Fax: (02) 6332 3441
Web: www.bathurstgoldfields.com.au
E-Mail:info@bathurstgoldfields.com.au
A golden experience! GOLD TOUR & GOLD PANNING - a true 'Aussie' experience! ~ general public gold tours & panning, overseas tour groups and more.
Bathurst Observatory
Bathurst Goldfields,
Conrod Straight,
Bathurst, NSW, 2795
Phone: (02) 6332 2022
Web: www.bathurstobservatory.com.au
E-Mail: info@bathurstobservatory.com.au
At Bathurst Observatory, you can experience the wonders of our universe. See stars, planets, nebula and more. Open every clear night for night viewing, tour times vary depending on the season. Our visitors centre has a large display of minerals, fossils and space models as well as a range of souvenirs for sale.
Bathurst Regional Art Gallery
70-78 Keppel Street,
Bathurst, NSW, 2795
Phone: (02) 6333 6555
Fax: (02) 6330 8320
E-Mail: brag@bathurst.nsw.gov.au
www.bathurstart.com.au
Opening Times: Tues-Sat: 10:00am - 5:00pm Sun & Most Public Holidays: 11.00am - 2.00pm,
Mondays open by appointment. Closed: Good Friday, Christmas Day & Boxing Day. Closed between exhibitians.
Admission: Free
Bathurst Regional Art Gallery (BRAG) is one of the oldest regional galleries in
NSW. It is a well equipped and professionally staffed facility owned and operated
by Bathurst Regional Council.
BRAG's exhibition program features a diverse range of touring exhibitions, Local
Artist Project Shows, exhibitions curated from the permanent collection and the
work of Hill End Artists. The design of the gallery allows programming of three
to four exhibitions at a time, with an exhibition changeover every six weeks. With
an average of 25 exhibitions per year, there is always plenty of new material for
our visitors.
Bathurst Sheep & Cattle Drome
624 Limekilns Road,
Forest Grove, NSW, 2795
Phone: (02) 6337 3634
Mobile: 0410 740 609
Fax: (02) 6337 3441
Web: www.bathurstsheepandcattledrome.com.au
E-Mail: farmstay@bathurstsheepandcattledrome.com.au
Please phone for show times.
Animal Nursery open Mon-Thurs 9am to 3.30pm. Fri 9am - 2pm
Rossmore Park Farm Holidays is the home of the Bathurst Sheep & Cattle Drome, theatre of the land where live animals perform on stage. Milk a cow, watch a sheep being shorn and see the wool being classed. Feed the lambs, take a hayride or horse trail ride, feed the animals or just relax.
Bathurst Soaring Club
Pipers Field,
Freemantle Road,
Eglinton, NSW, 2795
Phone: 02 6337 1180
Panorama Airways
Hanger 2, Bathurst Airport,
Raglan, NSW, 2795
Phone: (02) 6337 3737
Web: www.panair.com
E-Mail: joyflights@hotkey.net.au
Opening hours: Monday to Friday 9.00am Saturday & Sunday by prior booking.
Operating from the Bathurst Airport and flying over local attractions and the beautiful countryside - or straight to your chosen destination. These joyflights are conducted in our pristine Tiger Moth, which has open cockpits, and so flying is also governed by the weather. Gift Certificates are also available.
Chifley Home
10 Busby Street,
Bathurst, NSW, 2795
Phone: (02) 6332 1444
Set Tour Times 10am and 2pm
The home of Ben Chifley, Prime Minister of Australia 1945 - 1949, reminds us of the simple and unassuming life of a truly great Australian. It is filled with interesting memorabilia from Chifley's public life.
Cobb & Co Coach
Bathurst Visitor Information Centre,
1 Kendall Ave,
Bathurst, NSW, 2795
Opening Times: 9.00am - 5.00pm daily.
Bathurst Visitor Information Centre is home to a proudly restored Cobb & Co coach. The headquarters for Cobb & Co was established in Bathurst in 1862 and the area has a rich history of all forms of transport.
History Hill
3458 Bathurst Road,
Hill End, NSW, 2795
Phone: (02) 6337 8222
Web: www.historyhill.com.au
E-Mail: historyhill@historyhill.com
Saturday-Sunday 9am-4.30pm
Open School and Public Holidays
Holtermann's Corner Store
Corner of Tambaroora & Short Street,
Hill End, NSW, 2850
Phone: (02) 6337 8180
Web: www.hillendnsw.com.au
E-Mail: cheryl@hillendnsw.com.au
Visit Holtermann's Corner Store - Cakes & Pies made on the premises great coffee
too!
Visit the Old time Shop Display - $2 Adults, $1.00 Children & group discounts.
Internet Cafe, Games Room, Second Hand Books & Giftware.
Jenolan Caves
Cave tours and Cottages: 1300 763311
Fax: (02) 6359 3307
Web: www.jenolancaves.org.au
E-Mail: reception@jenolancaves.org.au
Jenolan Caves, the Wonder of the Underworld.
Visit the timeless seclusion of World Heritage listed Jenolan Caves - open every day for guided cave tours, Adventure Caving, bushwalking or picnicking. Stay in the grand historic Jenolan Caves House or in modern rooms, budget or self-contained cottages.
Miss Traill's House and Garden
321 Russell Street,
Bathurst, NSW, 2795
Phone: (02) 6332 4232
Web: www.nsw.nationaltrust.org.au
E:Mail:pennart@live.com
Opening Times:Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday & Monday 11am-3pm
Administered by the National Trust, Miss Traill's House contains the collection of the Lee family. Built in 1845 the house, adjacent horse paddock, formal gardens and collection provide an accurate record of the life and times of a pioneer family.
Mount Panorama Winery
117 Mountain Straight,
Bathurst, NSW, 2795
Phone: 6331 5368
Mobile: 0414 525 255
E-Mail: mountpanoramawinery@bigpond.com
Open seven days 11am - 5.30pm & also provides cellar door sales.
Delta Electrical
350 Boulder Road,
Portland, NSW, 2847
Phone: (02) 6354 8155
Web: www.de.com.au
E-Mail: Julie.Merrick@de.com.au
Opening Times: 9.00am - 4.00pm daily with tours conducted weekdays 10.30 and 1pm. Station tours are conducted daily at 11am. Group tours available at other times by prior arrangement.
Located within Delta Electricity's newest power station, the Energy Expo is a display of the latest technology used in the production of energy efficient electricity. Hands on high-tech interactive exhibits give you a clear insight into what electricity is, how it is made and how it is distributed. Set in landscaped countryside, picnic and BBQ areas are available, great fun for all the family with plenty of activities for all ages.
National Motor Racing Museum
Murrays Corner Mt Panorama,
Bathurst, 2795, NSW
Phone: (02) 6332 1872
Web: www.nmrm.com.au
E-Mail: nmrmcounter@bathurst.nsw.gov.au
Opening Times: 9.00am - 4.30pm daily.
Located on the famous Mount Panorama, the museum houses a selection of motorcycles and cars, photographs, souvenirs, trophies and other racing memorabilia. Special rates are available for group bookings.
Ohkuma Japanese Garden
Cnr Stanley & Hereford Streets,
Bathurst, NSW, 2795
Phone: (02) 6332 1444 (Bathurst Visitor Information Centre)
Old Government Cottage
Behind No. 1 George Street,
Bathurst, 2795, NSW
Phone: (02) 6332 4755
Opening Times: by appointment only.
Old Government Cottage is one of the oldest brick buildings in Australia, having been built in 1817. This historic house is part of the building that housed the commandant of the early township.
Rockley Mill Museum
Budden Street,
Rockley, NSW, 2795
Phone: (02) 6337 9253
Opening Times: 11.30am - 4.30pm Sundays and most Public Holidays.
Three floors of interesting artifacts, historic mill machinery, displays of historic clothing, newspapers, old police records and more. Group bookings are welcome by appointment.
Slattery Museum
St Stanislaus College Brilliant Street,
Bathurst, NSW, 2795
Phone: (02) 6331 4177
Opening Times: By appointment only.
This is the site of Australia's first X-Ray taken by Father Slattery in 1896. St Stanislaus' College is also famous for its Marble Hall, designed by architect Edward Gell.
Turon Technology Museum
5833 Ilford/Sofala Road,
Sofala, NSW, 2795
Phone: (02) 6358 8434
Opening Times: 10.00am - 4.00pm every weekend and public holidays.
Do something interesting, discover the engineering behind the industrial revolution and the amazing engines our forebearers built. The Century 1850-1950, the most amazing period in human history, the discoveries and inventions of which form the very basis of our modern life style. Discover what we were not taught at school.
V8 Super Cars
V8 Super Cars Australia,
Level 1, 64 Marine Parade, Southport, 4215
QLD, Australia
Phone: +61 7 5630 0364
Fax: +61 7 5630 0365
Web: www.v8supercar.com.au
Zig Zag Railway
Clarence Station,
Bell's Line of Road
Clarence, NSW, 2790
Phone: (02) 6355 2955
Fax: (02) 6355 2954
Web: www.zigzagrailway.com.au
E-Mail: zzroffic@bigpond.net.au
Trains run everyday at 11am, 1pm & 3pm.
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