Nature enthusiasts are in for a blooming treat on October 25 and 26 with the Bathurst Spring Spectacular’s open gardens event extended to offer new experiences at local attractions, making it the perfect weekend destination.
Green thumbs will love exploring eight of the best local gardens at the Bathurst Spring Spectacular, ranging from large country gardens to intimate cottages bursting with colour, daffodils and tulips. Enjoy live music and entertainment along the garden paths, market stalls and a giant monster plant sale.
Beyond the open gardens there are Tours of Miss Traill’s House and Garden (October 26), the Out West Piano Fest (October 24-26) at Blacktown Farm, the Bathurst Farmers Market (October 25), a Roast Lunch at historic Abercrombie House (October 26) and the beautiful sites of Mayfield Garden’s Spring Festival (daily).
The Bathurst Spring Spectacular weekend has been running since 2006 and grown this year to offer so much for outdoor lovers, historic parks are dressed in their Spring best, there are blossoming tree lined streets and local attractions offering special events.
Highlights at the open gardens include Bathurst Tours hop on and off tours, getting tips from the garden owners, flower displays, fruit trees, vegetable gardens, roaming chooks, rooms with stone walls, fountains, sculptures, and a nursery to buy plants.
Tickets to the Bathurst Spring Spectacular cost $25pp and include entry to all the gardens. For more information go to www.bathurstgardenclub.org.au
The cool climate of Bathurst is renowned for its stone fruit orchards, cherries, boutique wines, heritage elm trees and English oak trees.
Located two and half hours from Sydney, Bathurst is Australia’s oldest inland city. On the banks of the Macquarie River, the vibrant regional centre is surrounded by spectacular natural wonders and historic villages.
Plan your trip at www.bathurstregion.com.au
