Autumn in Bathurst
Discover different in Bathurst this Autumn.
Autumn is arguably the peak tourism season in Bathurst, with special events almost every weekend to keep the whole family entertained.
The grand deciduous trees around the region begin to turn a fantastical array of autumn colours.
It’s also the season to appreciate the rich heritage around the region and learn about the people and stories that built Bathurst to be the thriving regional centre it is today.
And don’t forget our budding food and wine scene, with cafes and restaurants featuring our fresh, local Autumn produce in abundance, and cellar doors on the outskirts of town making beautiful, award-winning, cool climate wines and spirits.
Heritage Trades Trail
12 - 13 April 2025
See rare heritage trades and crafts displayed before your eyes by skilled artisans over one weekend.
See rare heritage trades and crafts displayed before your eyes by skilled artisans over one weekend.
Autumn Colours Tours
13 March - 18 May 2025
Go behind the scenes of significant heritage sites while admiring the stunning Autumn colours.
Go behind the scenes of significant heritage sites while admiring the stunning Autumn colours.
Festival of Bells
Coming Back 2026
Go behind the scenes of significant heritage sites while admiring the stunning Autumn colours.
Go behind the scenes of significant heritage sites while admiring the stunning Autumn colours.
Bathurst Region Autumn Photography Competition
March - May
Get your Camera out and about during the Autumn Colours Heritage Festival.
In 2024 over 360 photos were submitted, check out the stunning imagery below.
Get your Camera out and about during the Autumn Colours Heritage Festival.
In 2024 over 360 photos were submitted, check out the stunning imagery below.
Mushroom Foraging
Mid March - May
Pick field fresh mushrooms in the beautiful pine forests around the region. Go by yourself or with a guide.
Pick field fresh mushrooms in the beautiful pine forests around the region. Go by yourself or with a guide.
Bathurst NRL
Saturday 24 May 2025
Carrington Park plays host to the Penrith Panthers for one thrilling round of the NRL.
Carrington Park plays host to the Penrith Panthers for one thrilling round of the NRL.
Royal Bathurst Show
2025 Dates TBA
The best show west of the Sydney Royal. All your favourite displays, food and rides galore, and the cutest animals.
The best show west of the Sydney Royal. All your favourite displays, food and rides galore, and the cutest animals.
Begonia House
April - May
It's a Bathurstian tradition to visit Machattie Park during Autumn to see these stunning flowers in bloom
It's a Bathurstian tradition to visit Machattie Park during Autumn to see these stunning flowers in bloom
Heritage Week
2025 Dates TBA
Heritage Week is the culmination of the Autumn Colours Heritage program and leads up to the annual ‘Proclamation Day’ celebrating the founding of Bathurst in 1815. There is a packed program of events for residents and visitors alike to explore the history and heritage behind the places we live and visit throughout Bathurst.
Heritage Week is the culmination of the Autumn Colours Heritage program and leads up to the annual ‘Proclamation Day’ celebrating the founding of Bathurst in 1815. There is a packed program of events for residents and visitors alike to explore the history and heritage behind the places we live and visit throughout Bathurst.
