Introducing Bathurst
There are dinosaurs in Bathurst, but even though it’s Australia’s oldest inland settlement, it’s no dinosaur of a town. Boasting European trees, a cool climate, formidable Victorian buildings and leafy, manicured parks, it’s redolent of days gone by. But Bathurst also makes its 21st-century mark as the bastion of Australian motor sport, hosting numerous events.
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Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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RE: Camping - Hunter and Western NSW
by empressnasigoreng 09 February 2012
Thanks Libby! Actually took them to Bathurst (via Blue Mountains) for a couple of days last year (but stayed in town). Mt Panorama was…
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RE: Camping - Hunter and Western NSW
by libbyh 09 February 2012
If you are into telescopes try and fit Parkes into your itinerary - the 'Dish' has a good visitors centre with interesting films. Unfor…
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RE: Sydney - 3-4 day break out of the City with little kids
by empressnasigoreng 15 August 2011
I took mine to Bathurst and Orange last year and that was fun. We really enjoyed the Fossil and Mineral Museum in Bathurst, driving around…
