Welcome to Newhaven Park House Bathurst
Country hospitality for School Excursions, Sporting Groups and Family Functions
Excursions
On you’re way to Bathurst
Three Sisters at Katoomba. Free. www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au
The Edge Cinema. www.edgecinema.com.au
Scenic World. www.scenicworld.com.au
Mount Tomah. www.mounttomah.com.au
Hartley Historic Site. www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au
Zig Zag Railway at Lithgow. www.zigzagrailway.com
Jenolan Caves. (02) 63 593 911) www.jenolan.org.au
Mt. Piper Power Museum. Free. www.de.com.au
Things to do at Bathurst |
Time from NHP |
Bathurst Gold Fields (02 63 322 022) www.bathurstgoldfields.com.au |
15 mins |
Bathurst Fossil & Mineral Museum (02 63 315 511) www.somervillecollection.com.au |
15 mins |
Abercrombie Caves (02 63 688 603) www.jenolan.org.au |
20 mins |
Bathurst Motor Racing Museum (02 63 321 872) www.nrmn.com.au |
15 mins |
Sheep & Cattle Drome (02 63 373 634) www.bathurstsheepandcattledrome.com.au |
30 mins |
Bathurst Observatory (02 63 373 988) www.bathurstgoldfields.com.au |
15 mins |
Bathurst Museum (02 63 324 755) |
15 mins |
Abercrombie House (02 63 314 929) |
20 mins |
Cobb & Co Coach. (At Bathurst Visitors Centre) www.cobbandco.net.au |
15 mins |
Ben Chifley House (1800 681 000) |
15 mins |
Miss Trails House (02 63 324 232) |
15 mins |
Aboriginal Studies at NHP |
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Farm Visit. (Arranged by us at Newhaven Park) |
5 mins |
Around the Camp Fire (Arranged at Newhaven Park) |
5 mins |
Agricultural Tours (Arranged by Newhaven Park) |
5-30 mins |
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Aboriginal Studies Newhaven Park House
1-1 ½ Hours Performance & Lecture on the Wiradjuri Tribe
Opening – Didgeridoo playing
Talk outlining the Wiradjuri Tribe
- Significance of Name
- Outlining Territory
- Lifestyle & Languages
- European Settlement Significance
- Notable Wiradjuri People
- Wiradjuri History & Culture (Dreamtime Stories)
Ending – Interactive Didgeridoo playing with students
Lunch (Example Menu)
Hamburgers with orange juice,
Cake and Arrangement of Fruit.
OR
Quiche, Chips and Salad with
Orange Juice and fruit platter.
OR
All sorted sandwiches, juice, cake & fruit.
Dinner (Example Menu)
Lasagne, Roasted Chips, Juice
All sorted salads, waffles & ice cream
OR
Tangy chicken legs, roasted chips
All sorted salads, juice & pudding
Costing
Lecture $6.00 (per head)
Lunch $8.00 (per head)
Dinner (if lunchtime unsuitable) $12.00 (per head)
Excursion Opportunities
Chris Porter is a local with 30 years of involvement in the agriculture science and history of the central western area of NSW.
Chris is your personal contact to put together an excursion for your school or college group which is interesting, informing and complements your educational program
The central western region of NSW is a major contributor to the economy and has a wealth of history in agriculture and is a major tourism destination for international and Australian tourists, students and families. With attractions as diverse as the international motor racing circuit – Mount Panorama in Bathurst and History Hill gold mining at Hill End to Trunkey Creek Observatory etc
Chris can organise a customised excursion from group of 10 to 100 in the region, accommodation and catering can be included ant the relaxed Newhaven Park House in Bathurst / Georges plains which has easy access to the regions attractions and is around 2.5 hours from Sydney.
Attractions include: horticultural farms, vineyards, sheep, cattle and goat farming, observatories, manufacturing, gold mining, sale yards, etc. Chris can also organise local experts from veterinarians to agronimists to speak with your group at the tour site
Plan your next excursion now and lock in dates, times and locations to make your next excursion the most talked about trip of the year. |