Explorer Country

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Such a different perspective watching the dawn of a new day, from a hot air balloon
Such a different perspective watching the dawn of a new day, from a hot air balloon
The many famous Australian artists who spent time here really knew what they were doing. They rediscovered this abandoned mining town and put it back on the map. It still feels like you're stepping back in time, especially in this little shack where we stayed, with its external kitchen and calico ceilings.
Every flower is grander than the King Solomon's clothes!
Flower in the green house!

Where to stay in Explorer Country

Early morning countryside with cloud cover around Windamere Dam, Cudgegong and Mudgee in the Central West of NSW, Australia.

Central Mudgee

Unique features of Central Mudgee include the wineries and historical sites. Make a stop by Lawson Park or Former Mudgee Railway Station while you're exploring the area.

Central Mudgee
Bathurst featuring fall colors and a park

Bathurst CBD

While visiting Bathurst CBD, you might make a stop by sights like Bathurst War Memorial Carillon and Bathurst Regional Art Gallery.

Bathurst CBD
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Kelso

Kelso is well liked for its restaurants. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Bathurst area, you might plan a trip to Australian Fossil and Mineral Museum or Bathurst War Memorial Carillon.

Kelso
National Motor Racing Museum which includes interior views

Mount Panorama

Unique features of Mount Panorama include the restaurants and spas. Make a stop by Mount Panorama Winery or Mount Panorama Motor Racing Circuit while you're exploring the area.

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South Bathurst

You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in South Bathurst. You might want to make time for a stop at Chifley Home or Ray Morcom Reserve.

South Bathurst
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Eglinton

Though Eglinton may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Abercrombie House and Australian Fossil and Mineral Museum.

Eglinton
Cattleman's Country Motor Inn & Serviced Apartments

Cattleman's Country Motor Inn & Serviced Apartments

4.5 out of 5
8 Whylandra St Dubbo NSW
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is HK$675 per night from 6 Feb to 7 Feb
HK$675
HK$743 total
6 Feb - 7 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Dubbo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
Great motel at a Great Price and close to everything.

Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026

Cattleman's Country Motor Inn & Serviced Apartments
Parkview Hotel Orange

Parkview Hotel Orange

3 out of 5
281 Summer St Orange NSW
The price is HK$540 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
HK$540
HK$598 total
1 Feb - 2 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Orange. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and air conditioning. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (827 reviews)
Room was good

Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026

Parkview Hotel Orange
Central Caleula Motor Lodge

Central Caleula Motor Lodge

4.5 out of 5
60 Summer Street Orange NSW
The price is HK$870 per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
HK$870
HK$963 total
8 Feb - 9 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Orange. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a business centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (935 reviews)
Clean room, close to restaurants cafes and shops , pool to cool off, comfortable bed

Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026

Central Caleula Motor Lodge
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Rydges Mount Panorama Bathurst

Rydges Mount Panorama Bathurst

4 out of 5
1 Conrod Straight Mount Panorama NSW
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Bathurst. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,910 reviews)
When we arrived it was earlier than we thought but the lovely lady on the desk found a room for us to get in straight away which was fantastic. It was a nice room which was nice and clean and would be fantastic to be there during Bathurst racing.

Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026

Rydges Mount Panorama Bathurst
Bathurst Studio Apartments

Bathurst Studio Apartments

3.5 out of 5
44 Morrisset Street Bathurst NSW
Stay at this aparthotel in Bathurst. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Australian Fossil and Mineral Museum and Bathurst War Memorial ...
7.6/10 Good! (364 reviews)
The kettle was in need of a good clean or replacement as it don't look like it has ever been cleaned and not the motels fault but the dog next-door barked though the night when ever someone came or went very hard to sleep, bed was comfortably

Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026

Bathurst Studio Apartments
Apartments On The Park

Apartments On The Park

3.5 out of 5
35 Kite St Orange NSW
Stay at this apartment in Orange. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Cook Park and Orange City Centre Shopping Center are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (208 reviews)
This was a quaint little place with its own courtyard, kitchenette, skylights and comfortable bed while being in a quiet location, close to the Main Street. For my overnight work trip it was perfect and will be staying here again the next time I come through Orange.

Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026

Apartments On The Park
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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