Blossoms, History & Highlands: A Bathurst Country Escape
Event description
Join Port Bus for an unforgettable getaway filled with stunning gardens, delightful company, and the tranquillity of country life.
Day 1 (LD): HOME TO BATHURST Monday 22 September 2025
Welcome to our 5-day spring tour. The isolated township is located on a plateau high above sea level and takes its name from the King of the Fairies in Shakespeare’s famous Midsummer Night’s Dream. We stop for lunch at the Ourimbah RSL before continuing through the Blue Mountains to Bathurst, our motel for the next four nights, so settle in and freshen up before dinner in the restaurant.
Lunch at Ourimbah RSL | dinner in the motel
Panorama Motel Bathurst | 4 nights
Day 2 (BLD) MAYFIELD GARDENS Tuesday 23 September 2025
Our day unfolds amidst the stunning landscapes of Mayfield Gardens, an expansive haven celebrated as one of the world’s largest privately owned cool-climate gardens. Nestled within a 5000-acre working farm, the garden’s beginnings were humble in comparison. Since then, it has continued to expand and flourish. We are here to experience spring in the gardens, strolling through the exquisite Water Garden and the enchanting Valley of Five Ponds, plus savouring the moments of tranquillity, and absorbing the garden’s resplendent beauty. After a day filled with wonder and delight at this natural paradise, we have some free time at leisure.
Breakfast and dinner in the motel | lunch at Mayfield Gardens
DAY 3: (BLD) BATHURST TOURING Wednesday 24 September 2025
Following breakfast, we are accompanied by a local guide; we embark on an exploration of the city’s heritage. One of Australia’s oldest inland cities, Bathurst retains a remarkably preserved Victorian-era streetscape adorned with impressive architectural buildings. One such gem is Abercrombie House, a castle-like mansion constructed in the 1870s. Boasting over 40 rooms, it is surrounded by beautiful gardens spanning 20 hectares of land. With its captivating blend of Gothic and Scottish Baronial styles, Abercrombie House stands as a testament to architectural opulence and is recognised as one of Australia’s finest historical mansions. Following a delicious lunch, our next destination is Miss Traill’s House, a charming Victorian-era bungalow weaving the tales of Miss Ida Traill and her family’s life in early Bathurst. As we tour this special house museum, we’ll discover how little has changed over the years, preserving the essence of a bygone era. Filled with the treasures of Bathurst, we return to our hotel to freshen up before dinner.
Breakfast and dinner at the motel | Lunch at Abercrombie House
Day 4: (BLD) KATOOMBA AND LEURA Thursday 25 September 2025
This morning, we immerse ourselves in nature at Scenic World. Descend into the Jamison Valley on the world’s steepest train, the Scenic Railway, glide on the Cableway past the iconic Three Sisters, take a stroll beneath ancient rainforest or journey between cliff tops, taking in the panoramic views of World Heritage landscapes on the Scenic Skyway – the choice is yours! Our next visit is to the Carrington Hotel. This Grand Old Lady became a popular mountain retreat for international visitors and the elite of Sydney. Her long and rich history spans more than a century and will be our lunch location today. From here we visit Bygone Beauty’s. Everywhere we look, we see an array of teapots; from old to new, elegant to outrageous, miniature to large, from countries all over the world. The collection includes rare, unusual and collectable teapots as well as iconic designs from various eras and made from different materials. Returning to our note, we have some free time before dinner.
Breakfast and dinner at the hotel | Lunch at The Carrington Hotel
Day 5 (B) BATHURST TO HOME Friday 26 September 2025
What a wonderful spring tour we have had, marvelling at all the beauty of the greenery and colours of the gardens. Making our way home, we stop along the way for convenience breaks and to purchase lunch. We arrive home with many memories of our holiday, travelling with friends.
Breakfast in motel | lunch on your own arrangements and cost
Tour Inclusions
• 4 nights’ motel accommodation
• 4 motel breakfasts
• 4 motel dinners
• 4 included lunches – see below
• Lunch at the Ourimbah-Lisarow RSL Club - The Kitchen
• Entry and lunch at the Mayfield Garden
• Locally guided tour of Bathurst
• House Entry, Gardens, Grounds and Parklands Tour including lunch at Abercrombie House
• Entry and guided tour at Miss Traill's House
• Ultimate Discovery Pass at Scenic World
• Lunch and History tour at The Carrington Hotel
• Visit to Bygone Beautys
$1,889 pp twin share | single sup is $329
A deposit of $300 pp is due within seven days of booking
Your balance is due by 11th August 2025
For more information or to book;
Phone: 02 6583 3330
Email: admin@portbus.com.au
Website: https://www.portbus.com.au
Book Online: https://events.humanitix.com/spring-in-bathurst-25
Please Note
• Price is based on a minimum of 20 passengers. If our numbers fall below the 20 paying passengers, this tour may need to be recosted.
• Price is valid for the above tour dates only and includes GST.
• Morning teas or afternoon teas are not included unless specified.
The itinerary may be subject to change without notice. Whilst every effort is made to adhere to the itinerary as provided. Port Bus reserves the right to alter the touring and attractions as dictated by circumstances and conditions outside the company’s control. Alterations may be made to ensure the smooth running of the tour. Every attempt will be made to ensure alterations do not adversely affect the operation of the tour. Port Bus will not be held responsible for weather-based cancellations or closures made at the venue’s discretion.
Cancellation fees will be levied relative to the amount of notice given:
42 days or more—loss of deposit
29-41 days: 50% of fare plus deposit
30 days before and the Day of departure: 100% of the fare.
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