Places to eat
Amazing old-school ice cream shop, great for kids (and big kids).
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Annies Old Fashioned Ice Cream Parlour
86 George StAmazing old-school ice cream shop, great for kids (and big kids).
Crema on George
173 George StGood locals' spot for coffee - our afternoon coffee pick.
Nice pub and bistro across the road from Machattie park, the George burger is epic.
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The George Hotel
201 George StNice pub and bistro across the road from Machattie park, the George burger is epic.
Lively and character filled Thai restaurant, big outdoor tables for groups, kids will love the tuk tuk.
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The Terrace Thai Bathurst
263 Durham StLively and character filled Thai restaurant, big outdoor tables for groups, kids will love the tuk tuk.
Homewares shop with a small cafe in the back serving good coffee, a variety of tea and the best fresh-baked scones ever.
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Bake, Table & Tea
76 George StHomewares shop with a small cafe in the back serving good coffee, a variety of tea and the best fresh-baked scones ever.
Delicious Lebanese food, also good for a take-away dinner at home.
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Maalouf's Restaurant
52 George StDelicious Lebanese food, also good for a take-away dinner at home.
Head to this former church schoolhouse for cocktails and woodfired pizzas, a great night out.
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Church Bar
1 Ribbon Gang LnHead to this former church schoolhouse for cocktails and woodfired pizzas, a great night out.
The Jewel of Bathurst
108 William StreetThe real deal when it comes to authentic Indian and Pakistani food.
Nice breakfast spot in the centre of town, the best B+E roll and the chilli-scrambled eggs are great.
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Piccolo's on William
40 William StNice breakfast spot in the centre of town, the best B+E roll and the chilli-scrambled eggs are great.
Authentic Mexican food, delicious fajitas, tacos and an amazing margerita menu.
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El Guapo Cantina
49 Keppel StAuthentic Mexican food, delicious fajitas, tacos and an amazing margerita menu.
Must-try breakfast or lunch spot on Keppel street with delicious food, coffee and juices. Coffee lovers try the DR34.
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The Hub
52 Keppel StMust-try breakfast or lunch spot on Keppel street with delicious food, coffee and juices. Coffee lovers try the DR34.
Nice spot serving and selling locally sourced produce, right next to the Visitor Information Centre set on Morse Park oval.
Harvest Cafe & Store
1 Kendall AveNice spot serving and selling locally sourced produce, right next to the Visitor Information Centre set on Morse Park oval.
American diner, think smoked ribs, brisket, steaks, burgers and a great drinks list.
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Dogwood, BX - Restaurant Bathurst
87 Keppel StAmerican diner, think smoked ribs, brisket, steaks, burgers and a great drinks list.
American BBQ restaurant set within The Oxford pub, try the big share platters and 2.5L beer taps at your table.
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B Town BBQ
170 William StAmerican BBQ restaurant set within The Oxford pub, try the big share platters and 2.5L beer taps at your table.
Moubar Vintage
Best coffee in Bathurst - our morning coffee pick.
Bathurst Pizza
261b Stewart StLocal pizza delivery where if you're lucky Vic himself might show up on the doorstep.
Local brewery near the train station with good pub food and live music on the weekends. Try the BX Lager with a cheese platter.
Reckless Brewing Co.
Local brewery near the train station with good pub food and live music on the weekends. Try the BX Lager with a cheese platter.
Great food for a special night out located in a beautiful heritage building on William St.
Bootleg Dining
Great food for a special night out located in a beautiful heritage building on William St.
Great Japanese restaurant, a short drive out of Bathurst in the Westpoint Centre.
Kisuya Japanese Restaurant
Great Japanese restaurant, a short drive out of Bathurst in the Westpoint Centre.
Things to do
Bathurst Aqua Park
Lot 2 Chifley Dam RoadFun spot for the kids during summer located at Chifley Dam.
Bathurst Observatory Research Facility
624 Limekilns RoadBook in for a star gazing tour on a clear night.
Grand heritage historical house and grounds open regularly throughout the year for tours.
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Abercrombie House
311 Ophir RdGrand heritage historical house and grounds open regularly throughout the year for tours.
Located at the world famous Mount Panorama, home of the Bathurst 1000 race, a must for motor enthusiasts.
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I-Museum yaseNational Motor Racing
400 Panorama AveLocated at the world famous Mount Panorama, home of the Bathurst 1000 race, a must for motor enthusiasts.
A huge model train track and rail history of the Bathurst region, located at Bathurst rail station.
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Bathurst Rail Museum
126 Havannah StA huge model train track and rail history of the Bathurst region, located at Bathurst rail station.
One-stop shop for all information on local activities and tours for visitors.
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Bathurst Visitor Information Centre
1 Kendall AveOne-stop shop for all information on local activities and tours for visitors.
Manning Aquatic Centre Bathurst
9 Elizabeth StLocal indoor swimming pool.
Good collection of fossils and minerals.
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Australian Fossil and Mineral Museum
224 Howick StGood collection of fossils and minerals.
Metro Cinemas
144 Piper StLocal cinema complex showing all the latest films.
Bathurst Tenpin Bowling Centre
Mitre StreetGreat old-school bowling alley, good fun for the whole family.
Bathurst Tennis Centre
261 Durham StreetTennis courts located near-by available to hire.
Regularly hosts exhibitions from famous Australian artists.
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Bathurst Regional Art Gallery
78 Keppel StRegularly hosts exhibitions from famous Australian artists.
Take your car for a hot lap (well, a warm lap) around Australia's most famous racing track.
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I-Mount Panorama Motor Racing Circuit
Mountain StraightTake your car for a hot lap (well, a warm lap) around Australia's most famous racing track.
Renzaglia Wines
Surprisingly good cabernet right near Bathurst, cellar door by appointment only.
Produce and supplies
Country Fruit
165 George StNice local fruit, veg and deli.
Farmgate Meats
88 Keppel StreetGood local butcher.
Bathurst Showground
28 Kendall AvenueHome of the Bathurst Farmers Market held on the fourth Saturday of each month.
Out of town
Australia's most famous caves, 1 hour drive from Bathurst.
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I-Jenolan Caves
4655 Jenolan Caves RdAustralia's most famous caves, 1 hour drive from Bathurst.
Museum at Hill End with a huge array of gold rush artefacts and mine shaft tour, 1 hour from Bathurst.
History Hill Museum
Museum at Hill End with a huge array of gold rush artefacts and mine shaft tour, 1 hour from Bathurst.
Hill End Estate
3664 Hill End RoadGood lunch spot while in Hill End serving homemade pies and lamingtons.
Incredible private gardens 35 mins from Bathurst, spectacular in Autumn.
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Mayfield Garden
530 Mayfield RdIncredible private gardens 35 mins from Bathurst, spectacular in Autumn.
Country pub recently taken over by restauranteur Matt Moran, great spot for a long lunch.
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The Rockley Pub
2 Budden StCountry pub recently taken over by restauranteur Matt Moran, great spot for a long lunch.
Millthorpe
Nice heritage listed town on the way to Orange.