Title: Things to Do in Bathurst Regional Council in 2026 | Expedia.com # Things to do in Bathurst Regional Council ## Find and book activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Bathurst Regional Council Types of activities [Bathurst Regional Council Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Bathurst-Regional-Council.dx553248634333002802) ![The many famous Australian artists who spent time here really knew what they were doing. They rediscovered this abandoned mining town and put it back on the map. It still feels like you're stepping back in time, especially in this little shack where we stayed, with its external kitchen and calico ceilings.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6353921/cacc4a34-d277-45d6-b2de-7132c5f35dfa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The many famous Australian artists who spent time here really knew what they were doing. They rediscovered this abandoned mining town and put it back on the map. It still feels like you're stepping back in time, especially in this little shack where we stayed, with its external kitchen and calico ceilings.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6353921/cacc4a34-d277-45d6-b2de-7132c5f35dfa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The many famous Australian artists who spent time here really knew what they were doing. They rediscovered this abandoned mining town and the artwork they produced while here put it back on the map. Even now, it still feels like you're stepping back in time.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6353921/14bcac7c-351f-420f-becd-38752fe23307.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The many famous Australian artists who spent time here really knew what they were doing. They rediscovered this abandoned mining town and put it back on the map. Even now, it still feels like you're stepping back in time.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6353921/482a7e23-1614-44e0-a116-879bba227f18.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The many famous Australian artists who spent time here really knew what they were doing. They rediscovered this abandoned mining town and the artwork they produced while here put it back on the map. Even now, it still feels like you're stepping back in time.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6353921/8d71ed6e-ed92-4b36-8a59-12ae6d5399c2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself One Key members save % or more on select activities, hotels, cars and vacation rentals. [Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.com/welcome-one-key) --- ## Bathurst Regional Council must see attractions ### 1\. Bathurst War Memorial Carillon On Armistice Day in 1933, the Bathurst War Memorial Carillon opened as an homage to local men who served their country in World War I. Find the carillon in the heart of the city in Kings Parade and pay heed to not only those Australian men who were involved in World War I, but also servicemen and servicewomen who served in World War II and later conflicts. It remains one of just three carillons in the country, complementing the Canberra National Carillon and the Sydney University War Memorial Carillon. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.com/Bathurst-War-Memorial-Carillon-Bathurst-CBD.d553248635975474831.Vacation-Attraction) ![Bathurst War Memorial Carillon showing heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975474831/c0ce5619-5421-4d2c-a00d-00f3e17475f1.jpg) ### 2\. Bathurst Courthouse Visit the notable Bathurst Courthouse while exploring the country’s oldest inland colonial settlement. Set on the western edge of the Great Dividing Range, Bathurst has a fascinating gold rush and Aboriginal history and a lively university vibe. Discover the heritage-listed buildings, historic mansions, and rich arts, craft and music scene of this thriving regional center. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.com/Bathurst-Courthouse-Bathurst-CBD.d553248621526966640.Vacation-Attraction) ![Bathurst Courthouse showing heritage architecture and an administrative buidling](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621526966640/c76ed007-1099-47dc-b288-d3c166fe780c.jpg) ### 3\. Australian Fossil and Mineral Museum The Australian Fossil and Mineral Museum has Warren Somerville to thank for its existence. The famed fossil collector grew up in New South Wales and from childhood through adulthood amassed a significant collection of minerals, crystals and old bones. Today, his specimens are housed at the museum, located in an 1876 Gothic-style building in the Bathurst Town Square precinct. Fitting of its family-friendly appeal, the historic location was once a public school. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.com/Australian-Fossil-And-Mineral-Museum-Bathurst-CBD.d553248621532609618.Vacation-Attraction) ![Australian Fossil and Mineral Museum which includes signage and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532609618/39207485-0ae3-41df-a1d1-7068cff9c059.jpg) ### 4\. National Motor Racing Museum While in New South Wales, visit the National Motor Racing Museum, located next to the Mount Panorama/Wahluu racing circuit at Murray’s Corner. The renowned racetrack is best known as home to the Bathurst 1000 motor race and the Bathurst 12 Hour event. The museum illuminates the history of motorbike racing, speedway, solar, drag, rallying, open wheeler, sports cars and touring cars, as well as the personalities and achievements of the country’s motorsports tradition. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.com/National-Motor-Racing-Museum-Mount-Panorama.d6288861.Vacation-Attraction) ![National Motor Racing Museum which includes interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6288861/67fc21f6-63fd-4275-8341-d5535700a125.jpg) ### 5\. Bathurst Regional Art Gallery Established in 1955, the Bathurst Regional Art Gallery (BRAG) has steadily grown its collection to more than 1,300 works, which are valued in the millions. See the work of Australian artists such as Jean Bellette, Donald Friend and James Gleason, who are among more than 400 creators featured at BRAG through their paintings, sculptures, photographs, ceramics and works on paper. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.com/Bathurst-Regional-Art-Gallery-Bathurst.d553248621526966639.Vacation-Attraction) ![Bathurst Regional Art Gallery featuring a park and outdoor art](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621526966639/15981102-54ac-42da-8404-cb80fe84c040.jpg) ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-us-ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Vacation Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.com/deals?rfrr=ACTIVITIES_SPRING_PROMO_553248634333002802) ## What to do in Bathurst Regional Council --- Looking for sports, concerts, or theater events in Bathurst Regional Council? [Search event tickets](https://www.expedia.com/event-tickets/) to see what's happening today, or to plan what to do this weekend! --- --- --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Popular day trips from Bathurst Regional Council ![Bathurst featuring a small town or village and a park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/572/3353f01b-a042-42eb-a463-fd2feed29bea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Bathurst ![O\'connell which includes heritage elements and signage](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6343839/dca5e172-f13c-4584-8d8f-9be2e6367d8d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### O'connell ![Hill End showing a small town or village](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6353921/e5262d2e-9102-4419-bd6c-b8f4d9132aa7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Hill End ![View for cluster of local pink granit boulder over looking valley leading towards township of Tarana in Central NSW. Near Bathurst.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6354348/3339c17f-6901-494e-9619-86485ec2d358.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Tarana ![D Sofala valley road pan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6355808/2221ae93-73b3-4115-8841-8ce55b49113e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Sofala ![Rockley showing landscape views and a small town or village](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000426712/77aa9d99-2cac-4a7b-9f08-abdc42f35ec8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Rockley ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save even more - get up to 20% on select hotels when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. Scan the QR code with your device camera and download our app