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Bathurst for Little Explorers


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Open leg route
171.4KM / 106.5MI (Est. travel time 3 hours)

Bond with your favourite little explorers during a big day out in Bathurst.

The Bathurst region is a giant playground for families. Play with a gigantic toy railway. Get a taste of what life was like in the heady gold-mad days of the 1870s. Feel what it’s like to zoom around the Mount Panorama racing track. Take your pick of activities on this fun-filled, one-day itinerary, which is accessible for all abilities and can be enjoyed any time of the year.

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Bathurst Visitor Information Centre
Get ready for your Bathurst adventure. Pick up brochures and maps, and chat with a friendly local about hidden gems, travel tips and more.


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Australian Fossil and Mineral Museum
Start the day at the Australian Fossil and Mineral Museum, home to the Somerville Collection of more than 5,000 fossils and minerals.


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Bathurst Rail Museum
Drop into the Bathurst Rail Museum, home to an incredible model railway, a dedicated kids' space and an onsite cafe.


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Abercrombie House
Built in the 1870s as an ode to the Scottish homes of early pioneers, step back in time during a self-guided tour of Abercrombie House.


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Hill End Historic Site
Continue your journey north to Hill End to discover what life was like on the goldfields in the 1870s and try your luck at panning for gold.


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History Hill Museum
Dig a little deeper into the Gold Rush era at History Hill. Inspect thousands of artefacts at the museum and explore the underground mine.


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Sofala
Wind along the Turon River on a scenic drive, before stretching your legs at the picturesque village of Sofala.


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Annies Ice Cream Parlour
Back in town, reward your little ones with a scoop or two at Annie’s Ice Cream Parlour - don’t miss the famous Sofala Gold flavour.


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Machattie Park
Take a break at pretty Machattie Park. Enjoy a self-guided virtual tour, play among the Victorian-era features and stop by the duck pond.


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National Motor Racing Museum
Peruse the collection of memorabilia, along with 100-plus racing cars and motorbikes from the 1920s until now, at this quirky museum.


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Mount Panorama Racing Circuit
Finish the day with a Bathurst rite of passage: driving the famous Mount Panorama Racing Circuit Panorama.
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