3 Best Places To Visit in Bathurst

“The National Motor Racing Museum is the world-famous Mount Panorama/Wahluu racing circuit. The Museum celebrates Australian motorsport's history, personalities and achievements. The National Motor Racing Museum covers the entire spectrum of Australian motor racing, while Mount Panorama and the Bathurst 1000 race are at the heart of its displays. The history of motorbike racing, in particular, is given great attention, along with speedway, solar, drag, rallying, open-wheel, sports car and touring cars. In addition, enthusiasts can enjoy an always-changing line-up of more than 100 racing motorbikes and cars.”

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“Australian Fossil and Mineral Museum has a collection of fossils and minerals. Warren Somerville AM's lifetime work features some of the finest and rarest specimens of mineral crystals and fossils from around the world. The collection contains over 5,000 objects and is presented together to give a more vital understanding of the development of life on Earth. The museum's renowned collection is displayed in two main exhibitions. They are the Mineral Gallery and Fossil Gallery. The Fossil Gallery includes specimens from every primary stage of life on Earth. The exhibition's centrepiece is a skeleton of a Tyrannosaurus rex. In addition, there is an extensive collection of amber fossils and unique Australian opalised fossils. The Australian Fossil and Mineral Museum is located 207 km west of Sydney and 251 km from Canberra; Bathurst is also within easy reach of many destinations in NSW.”

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“Bathurst Regional Art Gallery is a cultural institution that has a rich artistic heritage. Annually, the gallery forms part of a collection of diverse art exhibitions spanning traditional art forms. Since 1955, the Bathurst Regional Art Gallery collection has grown to include almost 3,000 works in a wide variety of media and is valued at over £11.5 million. These exhibitions highlight the artistic of local, national, and international artists, presenting a range of mediums, including painting, sculpture, photography, and multimedia installations. This collection is a valuable resource, open to researchers, artists, and the local community, providing insight into the area's art history.”

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