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This is arguably rural Australia's finest 19th century house. It has massive granite walls with ornate curved gables. Most of the interior has been furnished with furniture and materials imported from Scotland or elsewhere in the United Kingdom. The wall paper in the front of the house is original. The ballroom at the rear has an 8.6 metre gold leaf ceiling!
It takes about an hour to look around the house or a little longer if you want to explore the gardens as well.
It is interesting to contrast the opulent living in this house with the simple living of Prime Minister Chifley near the railway tracks down the hill.
The first inland church in Australia, built to serve the Anglican parish of Kelso that was founded in 1825. It was the first Australian church consecrated by a bishop and is built on a hill overlooking Bathurst, surrounded by an historical cemetery.
This museum is home to the Sommerville Collection with approximately 2000 fossil and mineral specimens on display; temporary exhibitions are also featured. On display is Australia's only complete T-Rex skeleton but don't be fooled – it is only a cast.
The National Motor Racing Museum showcases an impressive array of motorcycle and car racing memorabilia from all over the country.
A heritage-listed cathedral constructed in 1861.
The former residence and now house museum of Australia's 16th prime minister who led the country from 1945 to 1949. This museum is remarkable - it clearly shows the simple, almost ascetic life that Mr & Mrs Chifley led. A visit to the house has become something of a rite of passage for those Labor politicians with leadership ambitions. A good look around will take about an hour.