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South Bathurst

New South Wales, Australia · Oceania

About South Bathurst

South Bathurst is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Kelso, 59km from Jenolan Caves.

South Bathurst is a town located in New South Wales, Australia. With a population of 1,534, it is an important destination in Oceania.

On a road trip, South Bathurst sits in Australia, where you drive on the left. It's in the Australia/Sydney time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add South Bathurst to your route.

About South Bathurst

South Bathurst is a suburb of Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia, in the Bathurst Region.

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Where is South Bathurst located?

South Bathurst is located in New South Wales, Australia, Oceania. The coordinates are -33.4384 latitude, 149.5720 longitude.

What is the population of South Bathurst?

South Bathurst has a population of approximately 1,534 people, making it a town in Australia.

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Quick Information

Population
1,534
Continent
Oceania
Country
Australia
Region
New South Wales
Timezone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-33.4384, 149.5720

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Australia

Police
000
Ambulance
000
Fire
000
Non-emergency police
131 444
Driving side
left

112 works from mobiles. Distances between fuel stops in the outback can exceed 200 km: plan ahead. Wildlife is most active at dawn/dusk.

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Worth the detour from South Bathurst

3 notable places within an hour's drive.

racetrack

Mount Panorama Circuit

Legendary public-road circuit over Mount Panorama at Bathurst, home of the Bathurst 1000; outside race weeks you can drive the lap at 60 km/h and take in the summit views.

2 km · about 5 min drive

cafe

The Bakery on O'Connell

A famous bakery in Bathurst near the Mount Panorama motor racing circuit, a traditional stop for motorsport fans making the pilgrimage to the Great Race.

3 km · about 5 min drive

natural wonder

Jenolan Caves

Limestone cave system west of the Blue Mountains reached by a steep winding access road, offering guided tours through show caves.

59 km · about 70 min drive

Driving roads near South Bathurst

  • 76 kmThree Sisters, Echo Point (Blue Mountains)Sandstone rock formation above the Jamison Valley in the Blue Mountains, viewed from Echo Point which has a large car park and visitor centre.
  • 79 kmKanangra WallsA 200-metre sandstone escarpment at the wild western edge of the Blue Mountains, reached by a long gravel road from Oberon and a 20-minute clifftop walk. Vastly emptier than Echo Point.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near South Bathurst.

Mitchell

🇦🇺 Australia

2 km awayPop. 1,799

Bathurst city centre

🇦🇺 Australia

2 km awayPop. 6,949

Bathurst

🇦🇺 Australia

3 km awayPop. 36,230

West Bathurst

🇦🇺 Australia

3 km awayPop. 3,655

Kelso

🇦🇺 Australia

4 km awayPop. 8,798

Windradyne

🇦🇺 Australia

4 km awayPop. 2,868

Llanarth

🇦🇺 Australia

5 km awayPop. 2,114

Abercrombie

🇦🇺 Australia

6 km awayPop. 1,095

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