While there’s a detour in place on the Great Western Highway, there are still plenty of easy and scenic ways to travel to Bathurst. Take the journey at your own pace and discover why now is the perfect time to visit.
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Bathurst is on Wiradjuri Country
The Bathurst region encompasses part of the Traditional Lands of the Wiradjuri people.
The Wiradjuri people are the people of the three rivers, the Wambool (Macquarie), the Calare/ Kalari (Lachlan), and the Murrumbidgee.
Bathurst Regional Council would like to acknowledge and pay their respects to the Traditional Custodians of these lands,
past, present and future.
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Discover the Story of Bathurst
Discover the Story of Bathurst is a self-guided heritage walk featuring 14 interpretive panels that explore the people, places and events that shaped our region.