Motorsport & Bathurst: Beyond the Race

When most people hear “Bathurst,” they think of one thing: the Bathurst 1000. Mount Panorama has become an icon for motorsport fans worldwide, a place where legends are made and rivalries live on. But here’s the thing: Bathurst’s connection to motorsport goes far deeper than one weekend in October.

Most days of the year, Mount Panorama is just a country road. Locals drive it to work, farmers move stock across it, and visitors take a slow lap (at the 60km/hr speed limit, of course!) just to feel the curves and imagine the legends who’ve raced there. It’s part of daily life here, which is what makes it so special.

Here at Bathurst Goldfields Resort, we’re lucky enough to sit right on iconic Conrod Straight. From our doorstep, you can take in sweeping views and, at times, hear the thunder of engines, on the very track where motorsport history is made. It’s an unbeatable setting, whether you’re here for a wedding, a conference, or simply to tick “drive Mount Panorama” off your bucket list.

At the base of the circuit, the National Motor Racing Museum keeps Bathurst’s racing story alive. From Peter Brock’s legendary machines to rare memorabilia, it’s a must-visit for anyone with petrol in their veins. Pair it with your Mount Panorama lap, and you’ve got the ultimate Bathurst motorsport experience.

Motorsport culture spills out into Bathurst’s streets and pubs, into its rallies and car clubs, into the yarns told over a beer. And when the engines go quiet? The same region that echoes with horsepower is filled with wineries, scenic drives, and some of the best things to do in Bathurst off the track, from bushwalks to exploring gold rush history.

So yes, come for the Bathurst 1000. But stay for everything else, and at Bathurst Goldfields Resort on Conrod Straight, you’ll find the perfect base to explore it all.