Bathurst is a city located in the Central Tablelands of New South Wales, Australia. It lies about 200 kilometers west-northwest of Sydney, situated on the banks of the Macquarie River. Bathurst is recognized as the oldest inland settlement in Australia, founded in 1815. The city is known for its gold rush history and the internationally famous racetrack Mount Panorama, which hosts the Bathurst 1000 racing event. It is part of the Bathurst Regional Council area and serves as a regional center for education, tourism, and manufacturing.
