Built by the Reverend Thomas Sharpe in 1845 soon after land became available in the Bathurst area, Miss Traill’s House and Garden is named after Ida Traill, a socially prominent, independently wealthy resident, who lived in this pretty Colonial Georgian bungalow from 1932 until her death at 87 in 1976. The home Ida bequeathed to […]
Archives on tour: Lord Carrington is coming to town!Discover one of the jewels of the State Archives Collection, as the Carrington Albums embark on a regional tour, hosted by Museums of History NSW.Travel back in time to colonial NSW and view the exquisite handcrafted illuminations in these albums from the 1880s. You’ll marvel at the […]
Kim Bagot-Hiller presents It’s a long way from Tipperary to Limekilns: four months by ship and three years to Bathurst and then to Limekilns to be exact! Sailing out of Liverpool, England in 1858, Patrick Chifley at the age of 26 emigrates from County Tipperary, Ireland, setting foot in Sydney on 24 September. Less than […]
Pack a picnic lunch and take the kids down to the miniature railway to enjoy a few rides on working scale model trains, just across the road from the Adventure Playground. Covered shoes must be worn. Trains run the 3rd Sunday of the month, weather permitting.
A Sunday Drive in the Country - Mount David Village - back by popular demand! Visit the small historic village of Mount David, situated in the Oberon LGA. The area is steeped in gold mining history and is also known for sapphires. Hear stories of the once thriving village of three general stores, a butcher, […]
The area around lower Havannah Street, the Macquarie River and lower Durham Street was vital to the early development of Bathurst as a village and town. The Chinese grew vegetables along the riverbank. People grazed their cows, sheep, horses and bullock teams in the area. Visitors camped around the area after crossing the river on […]
Experience the beauty of the autumn equinox with a special three course roast lunch in the grand ballroom. Indulge in a delicious meal while taking in the stunning autumnal surroundings. $70 per person - bookings essential BOOKINGS: Available at Bathurst Visitor Information Centre, 1 Kendall Ave (6332 1444) Abercrombie House or online https://bit.ly/2wo0uXu
This is a rare opportunity to see some of the hidden treasures of St Michael & St John’s Cathedral. This guided tour will explain some of the significant architectural features, including the recently completed renovations, and explore the rich history of the faith that built this place of worship over the past 150+ years. Afternoon […]
Bathurst’s historic Showground holds fascinating stories of the structures and people associated with the ground and the importance of the annual Show. The first Show at this site was held in 1878. The Showground has been described as probably the finest group of traditional rural showground pavilions and ancillary buildings in Australia. Discover some of […]
Kim Bagot-Hiller presents It’s a long way from Tipperary to Limekilns: four months by ship and three years to Bathurst and then to Limekilns to be exact! Sailing out of Liverpool, England in 1858, Patrick Chifley at the age of 26 emigrates from County Tipperary, Ireland, setting foot in Sydney on 24 September. Less than […]
Bathurst Visitor Information Centre
Wiradjuri Country
1 Kendall Avenue
Bathurst NSW 2795
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