Summer in Bathurst
Long Summer days are perfect for a country road trip.
Strike out from a base in Bathurst to meet the friendly characters in charming rural villages, swim in crisp waterholes, and enjoy a wine tasting from a cool climate cellar door.
Our outdoor adventures are second to none, with boating, fishing, camping and fossicking abound.
Or beat the heat indoors at one of Bathurst’s world-class museums, discovering underworld wonders at the Australian Fossil and Mineral Museum, or go loco in Kids Central at the Bathurst Rail Museum.
Mount Panorama – Wahluu comes alive in Summer with the combined Bathurst 1000 and Bathurst International hosted on the Mountain this year, along with world music festival, Inland Sea of Sound later in the Summer calendar.
Cherry Season in Bathurst
November-Early December
From late November to mid December the Bathurst region brings in a crop of fresh Australian cherries. With pick your own, farm gates sales available. The season can be short depending on when the cherries are ripe to pick so make sure to keep with to date to find out when you can pick your own.
From late November to mid December the Bathurst region brings in a crop of fresh Australian cherries. With pick your own, farm gates sales available. The season can be short depending on when the cherries are ripe to pick so make sure to keep with to date to find out when you can pick your own.
Get out Gold Panning!
All summer long
Local guide, Jhob will show you all the tricks of the trade to strike it lucky on the Hill End gold fields.
Local guide, Jhob will show you all the tricks of the trade to strike it lucky on the Hill End gold fields.
Rockley Rodeo
11th January
Join the 2025 Rockley Rodeo for a day of bull riding, bronc riding and barrel racing right into the evening. But remember to hang around for the amazing after-party at the bar with live music and a whole lot of dancing. The event offers something for everyone, including an opportunity to wander the historic buildings and village of Rockley
Join the 2025 Rockley Rodeo for a day of bull riding, bronc riding and barrel racing right into the evening. But remember to hang around for the amazing after-party at the bar with live music and a whole lot of dancing. The event offers something for everyone, including an opportunity to wander the historic buildings and village of Rockley
Meguiars Bathurst 12 Hour
31st January - 2nd February
Australia’s International Endurance Race returns to its traditional date at Mount Panorama, launching the 2025 Australian motorsport season and the Intercontinental GT Challenge in thrilling style. The Meguiar’s Bathurst 12 Hour has become one of the most anticipated and fast-growing races on the GT calendar, with 12 hours of exhilarating race action, unique bars, classic cars on display, entertainment and food offerings
Australia’s International Endurance Race returns to its traditional date at Mount Panorama, launching the 2025 Australian motorsport season and the Intercontinental GT Challenge in thrilling style. The Meguiar’s Bathurst 12 Hour has become one of the most anticipated and fast-growing races on the GT calendar, with 12 hours of exhilarating race action, unique bars, classic cars on display, entertainment and food offerings
