Date ideas in Bathurst
21 date ideas around Bathurst, from driving the Mount Panorama circuit and the Wahluu Boardwalk to strawberries and cream at Abercrombie House, Matt Moran's Rockley Pub and a night at BMEC. Swipe through them above, or browse every one below. Each was checked on the place's own website: what it is, when it's on and what it costs. 6 are free.
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Food and drink: 7 date ideas in Bathurst
A heritage pavilion at Bathurst Showground. Photo: Rangasyd · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons ↗
BATHURST
Graze the Bathurst Farmers Market in the showground pavilions
Once a month the Lions Club runs a market of Bathurst and Central West growers and producers inside the pavilions of the historic Bathurst Showground. Sample as you wander, grab cheap eats and carry home fresh regional produce.
When Fourth Saturday of each month, January to November (third Saturday in December), 8am to 12 noon
Cost Gold coin donation entry; pay as you go at each stall
Checked on the official website, 30 Sep 2026
BATHURST
Woodfired pizza in Church Bar's leafy courtyard
Tucked off the main streets on Ribbon Gang Lane, Church Bar pairs woodfired pizzas with spritzes and cocktails, in a secluded leafy courtyard or candle-lit corners inside. Share the board for two, then a Nutella dessert pizza.
When Monday and Tuesday 4pm to late; Wednesday to Sunday 12pm to late
Cost Pizzas $25 to $33; share board for two $45; cocktails $18 to $20 (when checked)
Checked on the official website, 30 Sep 2026
Bathurst Court House from William Street, a short walk from Bootleg. Photo: Shkuru Afshar · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons ↗
BATHURST
Charcoal-grilled dinner upstairs at Bootleg Dining
Up the stairs at 108 William Street, Bootleg Dining serves modern Australian food in a heritage building: house-made sourdough and pasta, and meat cooked over charcoal, including Wagyu from Evans Plains. The menu is built for either individual plates or sharing.
When Wednesday and Thursday from 5pm (kitchen closes 9pm); Friday and Saturday 12pm to 3pm and from 5pm (kitchen closes 10pm)
Cost Pasta $35 to $38, big plates $38 to $48, steaks $48 to $85; Wednesday and Thursday evening special $45 (focaccia, any pasta or big plate, and a drink) (winter menu, when checked)
Checked on the official website, 30 Sep 2026
The Rockley Pub. Photo: Nadiatalent · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons ↗
ROCKLEY
Lunch or dinner at Matt Moran's Rockley Pub
About 30 minutes from Bathurst in the historic village of Rockley, where he grew up on the family farm, chef Matt Moran has re-invented the old pub. Settle in by the fire or in the beer garden for pub classics and steaks from the grill with Central West wines.
When Wednesday to Saturday 12pm to late; Sunday 12pm to 9pm; Monday and Tuesday 3pm to late (kitchen closed)
Cost Mains $26 to $44; steaks and chops from the grill $39 to $58 (when checked); 10% surcharge on Sundays, 15% on public holidays
Checked on the official website, 30 Sep 2026
BREWONGLE
Farm and distillery tour at Bathurst Grange
On The Grange, a heritage estate dating from 1823 on the Macquarie Plains, Bathurst Grange makes award-winning whisky and gin. Tour the farm and distillery with the owner, then settle into the tasting room overlooking the farm, animals and lake.
When Tasting room Friday and Saturday 11am to 6pm, Sunday until 4pm (walk-ins welcome); tours by booking, subject to availability
Cost Tour $20 each, or $35 with a tasting
Checked on the official website, 30 Sep 2026
COW FLAT
Italian wines and a cellar tour at Vale Creek
Fifteen minutes south of Bathurst at Cow Flat, Vale Creek makes Italian varietals such as Sangiovese, Barbera and Vermentino. Book a personal visit to taste the whole range with a plate of olives, cheese and fruit, plus a behind-the-scenes look at the cellar.
When By appointment; book through the website or by phone
Cost $20 each (full tasting with tasting plate and cellar tour)
Checked on the official website, 30 Sep 2026
GLANMIRE
Saturday tasting among the vines at Winburndale
Fifteen minutes east of Bathurst near Glanmire, this family-owned boutique winery hand-picks its fruit on sloping cool-climate hillsides. Drop in on a Saturday for a tasting and a stroll through the vines; pre-order a grazing board to share.
When Saturday walk-ins 10:30am to 3:30pm; Sundays and weekdays by appointment
Cost Tasting price not listed; grazing board $20 each (book at least 48 hours ahead)
Checked on the official website, 30 Sep 2026
For couples: 6 date ideas in Bathurst
Abercrombie House. Photo: Martin7d2 · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons ↗
STEWARTS MOUNT
Strawberries and cream at Abercrombie House
Abercrombie House, an 1870s grand country home just west of Bathurst and the Morgan family's home, serves strawberries and Chantilly cream with leaf tea or fresh ground coffee on spring Saturday mornings, in its pavilion or south courtyard. Entry to explore the house is included, and BYO Champagne is welcome.
When Saturdays in spring, 10:30am to 12:30pm; bookable dates 10 October to 28 November 2026
Cost $30 adults, $25 concession (plus $1 booking fee)
Checked on the official website, 30 Sep 2026
Miss Traill's House and garden. Photo: Rangasyd · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons ↗
BATHURST
A Sunday at Miss Traill's House and garden
The National Trust keeps Ida Traill's former home, a Bathurst bungalow built in 1845, little changed, with her collection of furniture, ceramics, horse-racing memorabilia and art. Tour the house, then picnic in the cottage garden, with roses in spring and summer.
When Sundays 12pm to 3:30pm; closed July
Cost $12 adults, $10 concession
Checked on the official website, 30 Sep 2026
Outside Bathurst Regional Art Gallery on Keppel Street. Photo: Shkuru Afshar · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons ↗
BATHURST
A free wander through Bathurst Regional Art Gallery
BRAG, which calls itself one of the oldest regional galleries in NSW, runs changing exhibitions on Keppel Street alongside a permanent collection begun in 1955. Entry is free, and it is a short walk from the station.
When Tuesday to Friday 10am to 5pm; Saturday and Sunday 10am to 2pm; closed Mondays and public holidays
Cost Free
Checked on the official website, 30 Sep 2026
The National Motor Racing Museum at Mount Panorama. Photo: Geez-oz · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons ↗
MOUNT PANORAMA
Feel a lap of the Mount at the National Motor Racing Museum
Next to the Mount Panorama track, the museum tells the story of Australian motor sport through race cars, bikes, trophies and race suits. Its Immersive Room surrounds you with the sound and speed of racing on the Mount.
When 9am to 4:30pm, closed Tuesdays (open every day in NSW school holidays); closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day; access may be restricted during race events
Cost $15 adults, $11 concession
Checked on the official website, 30 Sep 2026
The bandstand in Machattie Park. Photo: Maksym Kozlenko · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons ↗
BATHURST
A stroll through Machattie Park
Opened in 1890 on the site of the old Bathurst Gaol, Machattie Park is a Victorian town park with a bandstand, fountains, Lake Spencer, a fernery and avenues of elms. Come in autumn and the Begonia House is in full bloom.
When Any day; Begonia House display usually mid-February to the end of April
Cost Free
Checked on the official website, 30 Sep 2026
WHITE ROCK
Sunrise yoga in the lavender at White Rock
On a Sunday morning, practise gentle outdoor yoga and meditation among the lavender at White Rock Lavender Estate, led by Mindful Movements Bathurst. Afterwards, linger over the farm's herbal tea among the crops.
When Sunday 15 and Sunday 29 November 2026, 6:30am start; weather dependent, bookings essential
Cost $45 each
Checked on the official website, 30 Sep 2026
On the water: 3 date ideas in Bathurst
The Macquarie River at Evans Bridge, beside the park. Photo: Whats new? at English Wikipedia · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons ↗
BATHURST
Walk the Macquarie River Park Path
At the bottom of William Street, Macquarie River Bicentennial Park runs along the Macquarie/Wambuul River, with the Ohkuma Japanese Gardens, the Pillars of Bathurst and picnic spots. Pick up the self-guided walking tour of the river path from the Visitor Information Centre.
When Any day
Cost Free
Checked on the official website, 30 Sep 2026
KELSO
Brunch with Macquarie River views at Bathurst River Cafe
Forty metres from Bathurst River House, an 1834 colonial home on 4.5 acres along the Macquarie River at Kelso, this cafe serves brunch and lunch in a garden setting with river views and birdsong, away from the bustle of the main street.
When Wednesday to Sunday 8:30am to 2:30pm; book online or walk in
Cost Menu prices not listed online; pay as you order
Checked on the official website, 30 Sep 2026
Chifley Dam from the dam wall. Photo: Nathan Carter · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons ↗
THE LAGOON
A picnic by the water at Chifley Dam
Bathurst's water supply dam, about 25 minutes from town, doubles as a recreation area for sailing, boating and fishing. Bring lunch to the barbecues and picnic tables at the main dam entrance.
When Any day; public boat ramp 9:30am to 6pm
Cost Free (fishing needs a NSW fishing licence)
Checked on the official website, 30 Sep 2026
Shows and music: 2 date ideas in Bathurst
Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre. Photo: Shkuru Afshar · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons ↗
BATHURST
A night at the theatre at BMEC
Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre runs a year-round program of live theatre, music, comedy and film, plus touring productions and National Theatre Live screenings. Pick a show from the What's On list and make a night of it.
When Show nights through the year; box office Monday to Friday 10am to 4pm and from 1 hour before performances
Cost Ticketed; prices on each show's page
Checked on the official website, 30 Sep 2026
BATHURST
Friday music at The Victoria Hotel
The Victoria, a Bathurst pub dating from 1876 with local art on its walls, puts local musicians on every Friday evening. Book a table for dinner; touring acts and comedians also play ticketed nights in its Little Alberts room.
When Live + Local every Friday, 5pm to 8pm; Little Alberts gigs on listed dates
Cost No entry fee listed for Fridays; Little Alberts gigs ticketed, prices on each event's page
Checked on the official website, 30 Sep 2026
Views and climbs: 2 date ideas in Bathurst
Everyday traffic on the Mount Panorama circuit. Photo: Whats new? · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons ↗
MOUNT PANORAMA
Drive the Mount Panorama circuit yourselves
Outside race events the famous circuit is a public road, so you can drive its 6.2 km loop of 23 turns and steep climbs at a legal 60 km/h. Stop at the scenic viewpoints for photos.
When Any day except when the track is closed for events (check track closures first; fully closed for the Bathurst 1000)
Cost Free
Checked on the official website, 30 Sep 2026
The view over the circuit and Bathurst from Mount Panorama. Photo: R Walker · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons ↗
MOUNT PANORAMA
Walk the Wahluu Boardwalk to Brock's Skyline
At the top of Mount Panorama Wahluu, a 1.7 km scenic boardwalk, including 420 metres of elevated walkway, leads to a big viewing platform at Brock's Skyline looking over the circuit and the countryside around Bathurst.
When Any day except when the Mount is closed for events
Cost Free
Checked on the official website, 30 Sep 2026
Make something: 1 date ideas in Bathurst
BATHURST
80s and 90s singalong paint and sip at The Oxford
Paint Juicy brings a guided paint-and-sip night to The Oxford Hotel: every step is called out on the mic while the room sings along to 80s and 90s hits, and you each go home with your own canvas. No experience needed.
When Thursday 19 November 2026, painting starts 6pm (sessions run about 2.5 to 3 hours); 18+
Cost $59 each
Checked on the official website, 30 Sep 2026
Can't decide? Let the deck pick your Bathurst date
Stuck for date night ideas, or for things to do together at the weekend? Instead of scrolling lists, let the deck deal you one date idea at a time. Swipe right on the ones you like, left on the ones you don't, and within a few minutes you have a shortlist to choose from, or just take the first one you both said yes to.
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Every idea links to the place’s own website and was checked there on the date shown; times and prices change, so check before you go. Photos from Wikimedia Commons, credited on each.