Places to visit near

Bathurst

Bathurst is a town in Bathurst Regional Council district, New South Wales, Australia of about 33,110 people. Within 50 km by road there are 49 places to visit: 1 caves, 20 hill stations & viewpoints and 7 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Australian Fossil and Mineral Museum, Carrington Park and Holy Trinity Church.

33.4166° S, 149.5806° EPop. 33,110

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Within 30 km16 places
Within 50 km49
Must-see55
Notable223
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Bathurst

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:15 pm

150 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Bathurst
  2. National Motor Racing Museummuseum · 1.5 hrs
  3. Blayney Uniting Churchchurch · 30 min
  4. Brown Mountain (New South Wales)viewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Mayfieldnature spot · 2 hrs
  6. Apsley Lagoonlake · 45 min
  7. Back in Bathurst
Today’s loopBathurstStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Bathurst?

Australian Fossil and Mineral Museum (museum, about 1 km), Carrington Park (park, about 1 km), Holy Trinity Church (church, about 3 km), Vietnam Veteran's Park (park, about 4 km), Bathurst Court House (attraction, about 1 km), Elizabeth Park (park, about 1 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Bathurst?

49 places on Spotwander: 1 cave, 20 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 wildlife, forests & gardens, 3 waterfalls, 2 forts & heritage.

Which is the nearest cave to Bathurst?

Abercrombie Caves, about 3 km by road; Stargate Tunnel (66 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Bathurst?

Devils Marbles, about 32 km by road; Mount Airey (33 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Bathurst?

Start in Bathurst, visit National Motor Racing Museum, then Blayney Uniting Church, then Brown Mountain (New South Wales), then Mayfield, then Apsley Lagoon, and drive back — about 150 km by road in all.