The road is open to public vehicles when there aren't races on. Note that the speed limit on the mountain is 60 km/h and it is strictly enforced: police set up radar traps regularly. Good views of Bathurst can be had from McPhillamy Park on Mount Panorama. Very rarely do you see public racecourses with driveways, though this happens to be one of the few.
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.