19 Awesome Things To Do In Bathurst, NSW With Kids

I took Kalyra for a daddy and daughter weekend getaway to Bathurst in New South Wales, and what a pleasant surprise that trip turned out to be.

I thought it was just a town for motor racing or going to University, but it turns out there are plenty of things to do in Bathurst NSW that make it possibly the perfect country getaway with kids, or even just for couples!

Once you escape the madness of Sydney’s traffic, it’s an easy three hour drive away, and your reward is a vibrant and charming city centre (we caught the last of the autumn colours) and a surrounding region of gorgeous natural landscapes.

If you’re thinking of a weekend getaway, or perhaps a longer vacation, then below are some ideas for what to do in Bathurst for any type of traveler.

Things to do in Bathurst, NSW

To be honest, two days wasn’t enough time for Bathurst, but we certainly got a real taste of the highlights. When we revisit regional New South Wales again, I’d like to explore this town and surrounding area at a slower pace.

When you first arrive in Bathurst, I recommend you drop into the Visitors Centre. We always do this when we visit a new town as the folks behind the desk can offer some great insider tips on things to see and do, and you can buy something locally made.

Below is a list of activities to tick off your list on your trip to Bathurst.

1. Do The Abercrombie House Night Tour

Possibly our favourite family activity from our weekend getaway was the Abercrombie House night tour.

Kalyra and I had a ball exploring this 52 room heritage mansion by torchlight whilst Chris Morgan, the owner, told us fascinating stories of his childhood growing up at Abercrombie.

Chris was just six years old when the Morgan family took ownership of the property, and to start the tour he sat us down in the very living room his own parents sat him and his siblings in 40 years ago on their first night in Abercrombie. They had a roaring fire in the fireplace, and a batch of freshly baked bread.

We didn’t sit by the fire this night, but by candlelight, as Chris told us ghost stories and how he grew up playing games of hide and seek and explored the downstairs on his bicycle. Yes, this house is that big.

Since the Morgan family moved in they have been renovating and restoring the house, and are now sharing…