Carillon Tours – Autumn Colours Heritage Festival Event

This is a rare opportunity to learn the fascinating history of the Bathurst War Memorial Carillon, explore the three floors, meet one of our local carillonists and enjoy the playing of the instrument from within the clavier room. Special requirements: tour participants must wear flat shoes, be able to climb 61 steps in the tower […]

Carillon Tours – Autumn Colours Heritage Festival Event

This is a rare opportunity to learn the fascinating history of the Bathurst War Memorial Carillon, explore the three floors, meet one of our local carillonists and enjoy the playing of the instrument from within the clavier room. Special requirements: tour participants must wear flat shoes, be able to climb 61 steps in the tower […]

Carillon Tours – Autumn Colours Heritage Festival Event

This is a rare opportunity to learn the fascinating history of the Bathurst War Memorial Carillon, explore the three floors, meet one of our local carillonists and enjoy the playing of the instrument from within the clavier room. Special requirements: tour participants must wear flat shoes, be able to climb 61 steps in the tower […]

Bathurst Motoring Heritage – Autumn Colours Heritage Festival Event

The Greens on William 29 William Street, Bathurst

This is an audio-visual presentation by car and bike enthusiast Geoff Fry. This presentation embraces the history of motoring in general and motor sport around the Bathurst region and will be held at the historic The Greens on William. Free - bookings essential BOOKINGS: Bathurst Visitor Information Centre 1800 68 1000 or online at bathurstregion.com.au/autumn-colours

Free

Carillon Tours – Autumn Colours Heritage Festival Event

This is a rare opportunity to learn the fascinating history of the Bathurst War Memorial Carillon, explore the three floors, meet one of our local carillonists and enjoy the playing of the instrument from within the clavier room. Special requirements: tour participants must wear flat shoes, be able to climb 61 steps in the tower […]

Carillon Tours – Autumn Colours Heritage Festival Event

This is a rare opportunity to learn the fascinating history of the Bathurst War Memorial Carillon, explore the three floors, meet one of our local carillonists and enjoy the playing of the instrument from within the clavier room. Special requirements: tour participants must wear flat shoes, be able to climb 61 steps in the tower […]

Guided Tour of Perthville Convent Heritage Centre – Autumn Colours Heritage Festival Event

Perthville Convent Heritage Centre Tenison Woods Avenue, Perthville

Enjoy a visit to Perthville Convent Heritage Centre, site of the first Convent of the Sisters of Saint Joseph in New South Wales. Begin with morning tea in Sisters’ dining room, followed by a guided tour of the Centre. View the historic buildings and learn of the Sisters’ story. The beautiful surrounds, the peaceful chapel […]

Cemetery Wander – Autumn Colours Heritage Festival Event

Bathurst General Cemetery. Hear fascinating stories of tragic accidents, prominent people, soldiers, photographers, a Machattie Park head gardener, a gaoler and a builder. Enjoy a delicious afternoon tea supplied by the Group. Bring a hat, water and sunscreen. Please wear sturdy walking shoes. Meet at Bathurst Cemetery, Dean Street entrance. $15 per person - bookings […]

Monthly Muster – Armchair Ghost Tour – Autumn Colours Heritage Festival Event

Uniting Church Activities Hall 140A William Street, Bathurst

Get into the 'spirit' of things and hear of some past hauntings of Bathurst (a light hearted look at our darker side) suitable for the young and young hearted alike. All aboard the Spirit of Bathurst Ghost Tour, in the comfort of your chair. Come and listen to the McPhillamy ghost dog story- this hound […]

Treasures of the Goldfields – Autumn Colours Heritage Festival Event

On this bus tour, enjoy a journey to the villages of Sofala and Hill End to learn about the treasures of the goldfields. An approximately 40 minute drive from Bathurst to Sofala, enjoy a morning tea on the banks of the Turon River followed by a visit to the Western Goldfields Museum at Sofala. Travelling […]

Cathedral Tour – Autumn Colours Heritage Festival Event

Cathedral of St Michael and St John Cnr William and, Keppel Street, Bathurst

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 160+ years. Afternoon […]

Free

Crime & Punishment – Autumn Colours Heritage Festival Event

Bathurst District Historical Society Museum East Wing, Court House Building, Russell Street, Bathurst

The Bathurst Courthouse is one of the most photographed buildings in Bathurst but what is the history of the courthouses and gaols since white settlement? Meet at the Bathurst District Historical Museum to hear some of the stories of those that designed the buildings and how justice was meted out. Following the Crime and Punishment […]