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Note that due to covidsafe restrictions some venues are temporarily closed and others have changed opening hours (details listed here are for regular times) so best to check with venues before visting.
Oberon St outside swimming pool | Eugowra, NSW
Various artists. Mural created during the annual Eugowra Murals Weekend.
Cnr North and Broad Sts | Eugowra, NSW
Various artists. Mural created during the annual Eugowra Murals Weekend.
Grenfell Men's Shed precinct. Located between the Goods Shed and historic Station Building at the old Railway Station precinct, just off the northern end of West Street. | Grenfell, NSW
An assortment of sculptures createdmy the memebrs of the Mens Shed adorn the surrounds of their shed.
Broard St near Visitors Information | Eugowra, NSW
Various artists. Mural created during the annual Eugowra Murals Weekend.
Len Whitely Drive, Cowra Peace Precinct | Cowra, NSW
Created for Australia Japan year of cooperation.
Neville Public School | Neville, NSW
Blayney Shire Council funded the 'Neville Youth Mural' Project through the Rural and Regional Youth Participation Grant
4656 Jenolan Caves Road | Jenolan Caves, NSW
Aboriginal artist Tom Brown's mural, illustrating the Gundungurra Dreamtime story of Gurangatch and Miragan.
RSL Memorial House, Cargelligo St | Tullibigeal
Craft Corner offers homemade cakes, jams, pickles and local handicrafts every Friday afternoon.
Cook Park | Oberon, NSW
This whimsical mural was facilitated by Oberon Arts Council who engaged local artist Inga De Witt.
Orange City Bowling Club | Orange, NSW, 2800
Kris Lear (mural, 2020). Created during Covid isolation 2020.
Westpac Building Cnr Clarinda and Court Street | Parkes, NSW
A celebration of astro-photographers who have featured throughout the history Parkes' 'AstroFest' and annual David Malin awards.
on the southern wall of the Roasted Kombi Cafe on the corner of Clarinda St Parkes opposite Bellas | Parkes, NSW
Commissioned by: Roasted Kombi Cafe
Portland, NSW, AU, 2847
A project started by sign writer and local Ron Bidwell in 2001.
407 Freemantle Rd | Mount Rankin, NSW, 2795
Open as part of Bathurst Arts Trail: First full weekend of the month. Karen’s subject matter is varied as she tends to paint what appeals to her whether it be seascape, landscape, still life, animals or people. She works and teaches in oils,pastels, acrylics & charcoal drawing.
206 Main St | Lithgow, NSW
Friday to Sunday 10am to 4pm. Monday 10am to 3pm. The gallery has a focus on representational pieces from all traditions, expressionist to abstract and even kitch in a multitude of mediums, including sculpture, textile, paint and ceramic.
Lawson Drive | Grenfell, NSW
Monument on the site where Henry Lawsons parents mined in 1866 and where Henry Lawson was born on July 17th 1867.
Fitchs Lane | Grenfell, NSW
Open by appointment and during festivals. Wallangreen Sculpture Garden features over 100 steel sculptures, both thought provoking and fun made from recycled farm machinery by the late Len Wallace.
18 William Street | Condobolin
Weekdays. A variety of Indigenous art and craft on display.
Outside Orange Regional Gallery, Byng St | Orange, NSW
Commissioned by Orange Regional Gallery and supported by the NSW Government through Arts NSW, Orange Regional Arts Foundation and Friends of the Orange Regional Gallery.
Stoke Lane, Carcoar NSW 2791 | Carcoar, NSW
Open mid morning to 4pm on weekends, Public Holidays and by arrangement on other occasions. Stoke Stable, Built by convict labour c. 1849 and possibly the oldest building in Carcoar, Stoke Stable is the home of the Carcoar Historical Society Museum.
4655 Jenolan Caves Road, | Jenolan Caves, NSW
Tours daily. Jenolan Caves are the largest, most spectacular and most famous caves in Australia. Explore the world's oldest caves - one of the most outstanding cave systems in the world.
corner of Oberon and Dudley Sts | Oberon, NSW
Open Wednesdays, and Fridays from noon until 4pm and Saturdays and Public Holidays from 10am to 4pm. The Oberon Military Museum houses an array of weapons from World War 1 to the present. Also on display are medals and various items used by our Australian Armed Force
Ken Nakajima Place | Cowra, NSW
9am - 5pm daily. Visit the multi-award-winning Japanese Garden and Cultural Centre. Opened in 1979, the Garden is a must-see at any time of the year, whether you are on your first visit to Cowra or your fiftieth.
Approx 15.5kms from Molong on the Cumnock Rd (LHS) | Molong, NSW
Animals on Bikes project.
157 Main Street | Lithgow, NSW, 2790
Monday -Friday: 10am-5pm. The Local History collection comprises an extensive variety of resources including photographs, vertical files, Lithgow City Council archives, community archives, newspapers and maps. There is also a genealogical resource collection that includes local oral history recordings.
Oberon St outside swimming pool | Eugowra, NSW
Various artists. Mural created during the annual Eugowra Murals Weekend.
Pye St near pub | Eugowra, NSW
Various artists. Mural created during the annual Eugowra Murals Weekend.
227 Chifley Road, Dargan, grounds of cafe and Gallery H | Dargan, NSW
Work by the artist in residence at Gallery H, Dargan
Broad St | Eugowra, NSW
Various artists. Mural created during the annual Eugowra Murals Weekend.
Parkes, NSW
Wander the Parkes CBD and marvel at the public art installations representing the region’s local culture and icons. Explore the Parkes Shire townships which also feature public art installations.
Carcoar Public School | Carcoar, NSW
The subject of the mural outlines how life would have been in Carcoar in the late 1700's. The artwork features a horse and cart, miners, outlaws and other images which would have been present in early Australian settlement.
McInnes Street | Lake Cargelligo, NSW
See how things used to be done on the land.
97 Adelaide St | Blayney
Centre includes a coffee shop, using local produce, souvenirs, postcards, local artwork and handmade craft for sale.
Rotunda at Oberon Common, Edith Road | Oberon, NSW
Representing images and history of the Oberon area.
11 Cross Street | Forbes, NSW
Displayed in the Museum are items pertaining to all facets of the history of Forbes. The museum is also home to Ben Hall - The Myths Behind the Legend, an exhibition exploring Ben Hall through music, ideas, opinions and images.
Rotary Arboretum on Bushman Street | Parkes, NSW
Funded by the Rotary Club of Parkes the Peace Precinct at the Rotary Arboretum features carved artworks by two Wiradjuri artists.
installed at entrance to the Parkes Visitor Information Centre and Henry Parkes Centre Museum Complex, Newell Highway | Parkes, NSW
Part of the Taronga Wild Rhinos Art Trail (to involve everyone in the efforts to save the endangered rhinoceros but also to encourage people to get out and see NSW and the Rhino trail) and in dedication to Parkes' famed Elvis Festival, Council purchased this rhino to ensure its lifelong home in Parkes
The Foundations of Portland, 67 Williwa St | Portland, NSW, AU, 2847
The artwork was researched by Guido over a three week period in February 2019 where he spoke to locals in the area and found people that had worked at the site when it was formerly a cement works and were still alive and living in Portland.
79 Keppel Street, Bathurst | Bathurst, NSW
Monday - Friday 1pm-5pm and Saturday 10am-2pm. Resident artist Dean Mobbs. Multiple media work representing the many elements of life, society and spirituality. Picture framing, commercial gallery, commissions.
Pottery Estate - Silcock St | Lithgow, NSW
By appointment. Cermics and artists studios, art classes. The Stables Gallery is home to the collection of the late Antony Symons. Permanent collection. Onsite blacksmith, potters.
corner of Warrderry and O'Briens Street on the Mid Western Highway | Grenfell, NSW
The Eagle was chosen as the theme for the sculpture as it symbolises Community Spirit and strength which is appropriate given the community is struggling like many others with the effect of drought.
121 Clear Creek Rd | Bathurst, NSW
Open on the first full weekend of the month as part of Bathurst Arts Trail and at other times by appointment. Marjo Carter. Ceramics. One-off originals and functional pottery.
110 Rankin Street | Forbes, NSW
Fri 9am-5pm Sat 9am-12pm. Designing and fabricating custom furniture for over 10 years; from live edge wood slab dining tables to doors, we work with our customers to design and build the perfect custom pieces for their home, office or business.
Kendal St | Cowra, NSW, 2794
Glenn Morton (Mural, 2020)
Depicts canola fields in the Cowra district.
1444 Wimbledon Road | Newbridge
Open on the first weekend of the month as part of Bathurst Arts trail. Tom Miller and Monika Altmann. Artisan Blacksmith - traditional and abstract.
Peak Hill Caravan Park, 2 Ween Street | Peak Hill, NSW
Open 8am - 9pm daily. A permanent exhibition displaying a wide range of ancient wildlife specimens that have lived across Eastern Australia over the past 700 million years.
East Wing, Bathurst Court House Russell Street | Bathurst, NSW, 2795
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 10am to 4pm. Sunday, Saturday 11am to 2pm. Displays are changed regularly to showcase the Society's collection of over 8,000 objects, some large, some small but all interesting and with a story to tell.
126 Havannah St | Bathurst, NSW, 2795
Open 9am -4.30pm 6 days per week. Closed Thursday. Follow the social history stories and learn about the importance of rail for NSW, the region and the Bathurst community. Be amazed by a model railway the size of a tennis court and Kids Central, the children's play gallery with the world largest permanent Brio set.
20.3 km from Molong on Banjo Paterson Way (LHS under trees) | Cumnock, NSW
Animals on Bikes project.
147 Byng Street | Orange, NSW, 2800
Open during library hours: Mon-Fri 9am to 7pm, Sat 9.30am to 4pm, Sun 1pm to 5pm. The Local Studies Collection at Orange City Library is a specialised reference collection exploring Orange and district, its people (past and present), history and environment.
Apex Park, on creek frontage, Escort Way | Eugowra, NSW
Various artists. Mural created during the annual Eugowra Murals Weekend.
Pye St | Eugowra, NSW
Various artists. Mural created during the annual Eugowra Murals Weekend.
Oberon Common, Edith Road | Oberon, NSW
helter wall and seating area. Timeline depicts the history of the Oberon area acknowledging aboriginal heritage, pioneer families J Caves, tourism, farm and forestry
corner of Forbes St and Obley rd | Yeoval, NSW
Animals on Bikes project.
Broard St near Visitors Information | Eugowra, NSW
Various artists. Mural created during the annual Eugowra Murals Weekend.
Outside Bathurst Regional Art Gallery, Keppel St | Bathurst, NSW, 2795
This sculpture is one of a series of works that use still life imagery as its primary source of inspiration. The sculpture reinterprets the traditional painted image into a fabricated three dimensional composition of elements and outlines, some of which are readily identifiable and others more abstracted.
Under the Oxley Bridge in Forbes.
Glen Davis, NSW
The Glen Davis Shale Oil Works, located in the Capertee Valley, was one of the largest employers in the area.
Lachlan Valley Way near the intersection with The Gipps Way | Condobolin, NSW
Utes in the Paddock
Orange Botanic Gardens | Orange, NSW, 2800
Council Chamber garden, Harold Street (adjacent to the Town Hall) | Forbes, NSW
The horse is a recurring motif in the artist's work; utilised to depict grace and strength alongside fragility and tension. This sculpture represents where the artist finds her inspiration - outside walking in the landscape.
Corner of Lowes Mount Road and Scotia Ave: entry via Scotia Avenue | Oberon, NSW
It has a functioning blacksmiths shop, an array of old farming equipment and a very old, Oberon weatherboard cottage (circa 1887) with furniture filled rooms depicting how life was lived in those early years.
rear entrance to Parkes Library, via Welcome Street | Parkes, NSW
Commissioned piece by waste to art specialist, Harold Treasure to highlight the Parkes Library as a key precinct during the Parkes Elvis Festival
On the side of the Woolshed Cafe, 63 Caswell St on the corner of Mingelo St | Peak Hill, NSW
Melvin the Ram reflects the town's golden heritage, the connection that the community of Peak Hill and surrounding district holds with the land, and the town?s prided claim to fame - their prized Merino sheep.
51 Wellington Street | Peel, NSW
Open on the Sunday on the first full weekend of the month as part of Bathurst Arts Trail, 10am-4pm. Straven Sculpture Garden is where resident artist Malcolm Booby creates and displays his unique style of abstract, surrealistic sculptures.
Hoardin Pavilion, 31 Williwa Street | Portland, NSW
Wiradjuri artist in residence. Unique Authethic pieces,paintings,prints. Commissions welcome. Workshops after renovation complete.
Main Street | Grenfell, NSW
To commemorate the 50th Henry Lawson Festival of Arts in 2007, plaques honouring each official guest were laid in the Main Street footpaths.
In the National Parks Vistors Centre, Farmers Inn, 51 Old Great Western Hwy | Hartley, NSW
Tuesday-Sunday 10am-4.20pm (closed for lunch). Work by Aboriginal painters, weavers, designers, jewellers and photographers from across the NSW Central West represented in rotating exhibitions.
23 Keppel St | Bathurst
Tuesday and Saturday 10am-2pm. Friday 10am-6pm. It is a place to find that special handcrafted item. We also host artisan workshops in our workshop space.
1 George St | Bathurst, NSW, 2795
Open on Sundays between 12noon and 4pm, guided tours are available. The Bathurst District Historical Society is responsible for Old Government Cottage, one of Bathurst's earliest buildings. It houses a small collection of objects relating to its origins, and is sited in a Colonial style garden.
Civic Square, Darling Street, | Cowrs, NSW, 2795
Made from melted down coins donated by 106 member countries of the United Nations, Australia's World Peace Bell is a testament to Cowra’s long-standing contribution to world peace and international understanding.
Weddin Mountains National Park Nowlands Road | Grenfell, NSW
For lovers of history Seatons Farm is located close to Ben Halls Cave campground in Weddin Mountain National Park.
School of Arts building, Icely Street | Carcoar, NSW
Open by appointment. Features an extensive collection of locally sourced war memorabillia.
Banjo Paterson Way (20kms from Molong) | Cumnock, NSW
Animals on Bikes project.
Court/Lachlan Streets (outside Post Office) | Forbes, NSW
This bronze is modelled on the sculptor's own Kelpie, Rosie, and with his blessing, the people of Forbes named her after the wife of architect, James Barnett, who designed the Forbes Post Office, outside which Rosa awaits her master.
Apex Park | Eugowra, NSW
Various artists. Mural created during the annual Eugowra Murals Weekend.
Pye St | Eugowra, NSW
Various artists. Mural created during the annual Eugowra Murals Weekend.
Wiradjuri Peace Park, on Bushman St | Parkes, NSW
Goanna bricked into the footpath leading into the Wiradjuri Peace Park on Bushman St, Parkes.
Billabong Cafe Wall, opposite the school | Yeoval, NSW
Animals on Bikes project.
Broad St | Eugowra, NSW
Various artists. Mural created during the annual Eugowra Murals Weekend.
Canowindra Skate Park,Corner of Rodd St and Browns Avenue | Canowindra, NSW
More details to come
Newell Highway, Approx 20km North of Parkes | Parkes, NSW
The CSIRO Parkes Radio Telescope, star of the movie 'The Dish,' (2000) is one of Australia's most prominent landmarks and a must-see attraction on every driving holiday through inland NSW.
the Old Clubhouse, Racecourse Rd | Gooloogong, NSW
The museum has displays on local history, focusing on Aboriginal, agriculture, historic buildings, family history and the Australian Womens Land Army.
61 Main Street | Grenfell, NSW
The Grenfell Car Club commissioned Mark Taylor from Oberon to design and install a vintage advertising mural to honour the buildings history as a farm machinery dealership.
Behind 33-35 Sale St | Orange, NSW
Railway Station, Union Street | Forbes
Homemade and handmade crafts including baby blankets and other items and toys, jewellery, handbags, towels, scarves and beanies for the cooler months, jams, relishes and pickles, as well as cakes and slices, and plenty more.
97 Bank St | Molong
CURRENTLY CLOSED FOR RENOVATIONS. We have Crafts of ALL KINDS, made by our members - quilts, knitting for all members of the family, baby goods, wooden toys and carvings, bead work, patchwork, paintings, jams, pickles and biscuits, and lots more.
Parkes Services Club wall, facing Caledonia Street | Parkes, NSW
9mx6.5m mural in true John Murray style, this Elvis styled emu was originally created for John's good friends, the Lees family who live in Parkes.
Bicentennial Park, Stanley St | Bathurst, NSW, 2795
A bicentenial gift from the Indian Government, a bust of the first Prime Minister Pandit Nehru, located in the Indian Peace Garden.
18 Mooney Valley Place, (Off Esrom Street) | Baturst, NSW
Open on the first full weekend of the month as part of Bathurst Arts Trail and at other times by appointment. Painting in oils and acrylic.
227 Chifley Road | Dargan, NSW
Opening hours - Thursday to Monday 10am - 5pm. Sculptures and other artworks. Wild, urban, industrial, agricultural and more.
77 Darling St | Cowra, NSW
Tues-Sun during gallery hours. Range of cards, books and gifts from local, regional and national artists and institutions. Catalogues for current and past exhibitions are available, as well as a wide range of other art publications and periodicals.
88 Main Street | Grenfell, NSW
Monday to Friday 10am - 4pm, Saturday 10am - 3pm and Sunday 10am -2pm. The gallery has regular exhibitions on display featuring local and regional artists and sculptors.
17 kilometres from Forbes on the South Condobolin Rd (Lachlan Valley Way) | Forbes, NSW
Set in the clearing at "9 Mile", surrounded by gum trees along the Lachlan River
Escort Way | Eugowra, NSW, AU
Site of the famous gold coach hold up by Frank Gardiner and his gang of bushrangers
Lynch Street | Cowra, NSW
Since the first train arrived in 1886 until the last train left in September 2009, the Cowra line was a major contributor to the flow of passengers and freight accessing the central west from Sydney and Melbourne.
Lake Forbes, Apex Park | Forbes, NSW
The Vampire jet aeroplane mounted on the shores of Lake Forbes near Johnny Wood's Crossing commemorates a triple anniversary year.
Access the Hill via the Newell Highway near the Visitor Information Centre, or from Wentworth Street. | Parkes, NSW
Visit the site of one of Parkes' first gold mines, which operated over 100 years ago.
Orange Botanic Gardens, Hill St | Orange, NSW, 2800
A gift of the National Australia Bank and part of the Orange Regional Gallery permanent collection.
Albion Art Park, Lachlan/Grenfell Streets | Forbes, NSW
Renowned Sydney sculptors Gillie and Marc created "Pyramid" as a symbol of community and friendship.
Apex Park, The Escort Way | Eugowra, NSW
Various artists. Mural created during the annual Eugowra Murals Weekend.
Namina St | Eugowra, NSW
Various artists. Mural created during the annual Eugowra Murals Weekend.
Parkes Hospital | Parkes, NSW
This work was designed by Robert Clegg and Scott 'Sauce' Towney. Sauce and sculptor Ken Hutchinson carved the images on local stone.
Broad St nr RV Pump | Eugowra, NSW
Various artists (mural, 2018). Mural created during the annual Eugowra Murals Weekend.
Howick St, outside the Australian Fossil and Mineral Museum | Bathurst, NSW, 2795
This work has significance as a commemoration of several important events in Australian History; the People’s Federal Convention of 1896, and the centenary of the Commonwealth of Australia.
Muzycuk Drive at Parkes Airport | Parkes, NSW
Parkes has been used as a storage facility for the Historic Aircraft Restoration Society (HARS) since 1975 and is currently being transformed into an aviation museum in its own right by a range of local and HARS volunteers. Exhibits on display or being assembled include a Bell AH-1 Huey Co.
Various Locations | Forbes, NSW
The Forbes Heritage Trail takes you on a self-guided walking tour around the town, viewing the magnificent architecture of the site of a once-booming gold field, and discovering the peole responsible for many of the historic buildings we still see here today.
Bathurst, NSW
Significant cultural site for Wiradjuri of the Bathurst area.
Outside Orange Civic Theatre, Byng St | Orange, NSW
The statue was presented to the people of Orange by the city of Ushiku, Japan to mark the 5th anniversary of their Sister City agreement. It represents empathy.
14 Union Street | Forbes
Mostly working on woodcraft/timber items, they love to create for local community groups and businesses, and individuals as well.
Parkes, NSW
The artist says: "If you haven't been there go. The Railway Hotel in Parkes is a great place to visit! Bianca and Kasie have always been great supporters of my art so you will see a few pieces around the Hotel."
Ameroo Ward courtyard, Bloomfield Hospital | Orange, NSW, AU
The mosaic represents the social and emotional journey of hospital inpatients.
Banjo Pateron Bush Park, Obley Rd | Yeoval, NSW, 2868
Acquired by: Banjo Paterson Bush Park with support from the Waterhouse family.
7 Hasluck Place | Bathurst, NSW
Open on the first full weekend of the month as part of Bathurst Arts Trail and at other times by appointment. Paintings.
705 Nunans Hill Road, Hazelgrove | Oberon, NSW
By appointment. OBERON artist Angeline Heath has achieved her dream of setting up her own gallery to display her paintings.
59 Broad St | Eugowra
Open 6 days 10am to 3pm Tuesday to Sunday. Beautiful handmade gifts from local artisans, creatives and producers.
Melyra Street | Grenfell, NSW, AU
by appointment. A private gallery showing Paul's current works and works in progress.
Greens Road, near Gum Swamp | Forbes, NSW, AU
This sculpture tells the significance of Gugaa to Wiradjuri people, as a totemic animal as well as an important food source. ‘The bigger the Gugaa the more people fed. Contented bellies meant a contented tribe’.
Forbes Cemetery, Bogan Gate Road | Forbes, NSW
The Grave of Ben Hall adds to the State significance of the Ben Hall Sites as the final part of the Hall story.
Fred Arnold Park, Kendal Street | Cowra, NSW
It commemorates the Italians who served on the side of the Allies, the Italian POWs lodged at the Cowra POW Camp, and Italian and Australian service personnel who lost their lives for their country and serves to celebrate the involvement of the Italians in the evolution of Cowra's rich cultural environment.
52 Gaskill St | Canowindra
Your expert guide, Craig Lawler, will paint a vivid picture of the bushranging times and characters involved and explain where, and why, it all happened.
Newell Highway, Parkes | Parkes, NSW
Weekdays: 9am - 4pm (last entry at 3.30pm) Weekends/public holidays: 10am - 3pm (last entry at 2.30pm). You can learn all about Sir Henry Parkes. The film tells the story of Sir Henry Parkes and his connection to Parkes, the production goes for 20 minutes and it is free.
Orange Botanic Gardens, Hill St | Orange, NSW, 2800
A past winning work of the Sculpture by the Sea competition in Sydney was installed in the Orange Botanic Gardens in March 2015.
Banjo Paterson Way (3.7km after Cumnock when driving towards Yeoval, LHS) | Cumnock, NSW
Animals on Bikes project.
Homemaker Centre, Newell Highway (Spotlight store building - external) | Forbes, NSW
The Farmer in Wool mural was created as part of an exhibit to the Sydney Royal Easter Show in 2012.
The Escort Way | Eugowra, NSW
Various artists. Mural created during the annual Eugowra Murals Weekend.
Cr Namina St and Evelyn St | Eugowra, NSW
Various artists. Mural created during the annual Eugowra Murals Weekend.
Orange Hopsital | Orange, NSW, 2800
Workshops with the Aboriginal community resulted in the design of eleven animal totems representing some of the language groups from the region.
corner of Forbes St and Lucknow St | Yeoval, NSW
Animals on Bikes project.
Nanima St | Eugowra, NSW
Various artists. Mural created during the annual Eugowra Murals Weekend.
Bogan Gate | Bogan Gate, NSW
This wall provides a central location and a unique opportunity for artists, community members and students to hold temporary exhibitions.
Mingelo St | Peak Hill, NSW
Located just 400 metres from the main street of Peak Hill, Caswell Street, this open cut gold mine provides a great example of mining techniques used historically and today.
Johnson Street | Forbes, NSW
Amenities Block, Oberon Common, Edith Road | Oberon, NSW
On the wall of the toliet block at Oberon Common.
Outside Orange Regional Gallery, Byng St | Orange, NSW
Popular sculpture outside Orange Regional Gallery.
Tin Shed, Bridge Street and Intimate Dreams, 91 Main Steet, Lithgow | Lithgow, NSW
Four distortion mirrors, which transform the shape of the passerby, have been installed on the shopfronts of Intimate Dreams and Stitchings.
Parkes | Parkes, NSW
It signifies the town's connection with Elvis Presley, through the annual Parkes Elvis Festival and is a tribute to the thousands of hours that volunteers have given to make the Festival the success that it is for the Parkes community.
3 Campbell St | Cowra, NSW, AU
CURRENTLY CLOSED. Lachlan Valley Railway operate a wide variety of tours on the mainline, ranging from local shuttles in many regional centres of NSW, to long and adventurous day or weekend steam train tours.
10 Ross St | Oberon
A not-for-profit organisation promoting local craft people and their handmade products. A perfect place to find that unique gift.
1072 Limekilns Road, Clear Creek | Bathurst, NSW
Open By appointment.Australiana Frames Bathurst and Clear Creek Studio understands the importance of providing a quality product and expert advice.
530 Mayfield Road | Oberon, NSW
Daily 9am-3pm. Replica of the Hartley Historic Courthouse housing Mayfield's 'story'. Gallery and exhibition space with temporary exhibitions. Sculpture garden selling and featuring work by Ron Fitzpatrick of Talisman Gallery.
88 Gaskill Street | Canowindra
Mon-Fri 9.30am-4.30pm. Sat 9am-12.30. Craft products, embroidery, variety home made products. Plants. Knitting.
corner of Cunningham Street and McDonnell Street | Condobolin, NSW
By Appointment,. The centre offers a local hub for training, development and employment, cultural appreciation, cultural awareness and heritage issues, a keeping place and a space to yarn up. Local Indigenous art and products are available for purchase.
Oberon Street, opposite the RSL Club | Oberon, NSW, AU, 2787
Harrie Fasher's sculpture The Light Horse in commemoration of those who served in World War 1.
15 Dowrie St | Manildra, NSW
AMUSU Theatre Manildra has an adjoining Movie Museum in Toms Garage, that boasts a large range of movie posters dating back quite some years, some are even available for purchase.
77 Darling Street | Cowra, NSW
Tue to Sat 10am to 4pm. Sun 2pm to 4pm. Offers audiences a diverse program of exciting and vibrant exhibitions, public events and educational activities. Exhibitions include significant historical and contemporary art touring exhibitions from state and national sources, CRAG-curated exhibitions with a regional focus and the showcase of selected works from the Gallery Collection.
2/10 Bradwardine Rd | Bathurst, NSW, 2795
Saturday and Sunday 10am-4pm. Memorabilia from Australian riders Bluey Wilkinson, Lionel Van Pragg, Gordon Guasco, Jason Crump, Leigh Adams, Chris Holder, Darcy Ward and many more.
Newell Highway, Parkes | Parkes, NSW
OPEN 7 DAYS Monday - Friday 9am - 3.45pm Sat, Sun and Public Holidays 9am - 3pm Closed Christmas Day.
Corner of Boorowa and Grenfell Roads | Cowra, NSW
Thursday and Saturday 9am-Noon (other times by appointment). The Cowra and District Historical Society and Museum Inc. is a not-for-profit group that is dedicated to preserving and recording the history of the Cowra area and the outlying villages that fall into the Cowra Shire.
Banjo Paterson Way (6.3km after Cumnock towards Yeoval, LHS) | Cumnock, NSW
Animals on Bikes project.
Cnr Lawler and Grenfell Sts | Forbes, NSW
By Newcasgtle based Graffiti Muralist and Illustrator Olas One. Commissioned by Forbes Shire Council.
Apex Park, The Escort Way | Eugowra, NSW
Various artists. Mural created during the annual Eugowra Murals Weekend.
Eugowra Public School, Hill St | Eugowra, NSW
Various artists. Mural created during the annual Eugowra Murals Weekend.
Outside Blayney Community Centre | Blayney, NSW
Winner of the Textures of One Acquisitive Art Prize Purchased by Blayney Shire Council.
Banjo Paterson Way (just before Cumnock) (LHS) | Cumnock, NSW
Animals on Bikes project.
Forbes Hospital garden, Elgin Street | Forbes, NSW
This interactive series of sculptures was commissioned by the Lachlan Health Service Culture and Arts Working Group and inspired by the local area - the artists having spent four days living with a local farmer and learning all about farming life - the tools, challenges, and other experiences of living on the land.
Albion Street | Oberon, NSW
Personal collection of Tractors and all things memorabilia.
Visitor Information Centre, Mid Western Highway, | Cowra, NSW
The POW Theatre is a 9 minute hologram that recounts the tragic story of the Cowra Breakout in 1944.
1 Yellow Box Way | Orange, NSW
The Emmaville Cottage is one of a number of key buildings around Orange with connections to one Australias best-known poets, Banjo Paterson.
Outside Orange Regional Gallery, Byng St | Orange, NSW, 2800
Commissioned by Orange Regional Gallery and supported by the NSW Government through Arts NSW
alcove next to Mountain Gum Tuition in eastern Main Street | Lithgow, NSW
Part of the Lithgow Laneways project Commissioned by: Lithgow Tidy Towns
Parkes CBD | Parkes, NSW, Parkes
Artist Sean James Cassidy uses images of Parkes that are woven throughout his artworks depicting the town’s evolution and links to astronomy. The artworks form part of a multi-media experience featuring songs by Jason Nacho Murchie and poetry by Jim Cassidy and Kerrie Peden.
316 Clarinda Street (Coles Carpark) | Parkes, NSW, 2870
The Dish is represented with the female astronaut; she also reflects the importance we place on gender equality
48 Ross Street, outside Oberon Visitor Information Centre | Oberon, NSW
Mural represents the bones of the Diprotodon found at Jenolan Caves.
Cnr Caloola and Trunkey Street Newbridge | Newbridge, NSW
Weekends 10am to 4pm. Original paintings, photography and hardwood furniture complemented by locally handcrafted metal work, pottery, jewellery, delicious handmade chocolates, heritage dolls, cards and gifts.
75 Curtis Street | Oberon, NSW
By appointment. This shop is dedicated to fine pottery, it's creation and promotion.
23 Belmore St | Cargo
By Appointment. All our creations are made in house from reclaimed and recycled materials which are sourced locally.
151 Byng St | Orange, NSW, 2800
Open 7 days. 9am-5pm. One-stop-shop for regional produce, unique arts, handmade crafts and souvenirs.
89 Stewart St | Bathurst
Mon-Fri 10am-5pm. Sat 10am-1pm. Glass and supplies for the home craftsman; Repair and commission work (contact us for an obligation free quote); Giftware.
Cnr Evans St and Sakura Avenue | Cowra, NSW
Always open. The Cowra POW Campsite is full of interpretive signage to help you visualise what once stood in this picturesque part of Cowra.
Rear of the Cowra Visitor Information Centre, Mid Western Hwy, Cowra | Cowra
Monday to Saturday. Visit Cowra's local art and craft hub. A variety of classes run every day except Sunday. Local arts and crafts for sale.
Cowra, NSW
Cowra Voices links people and places with a geo-locative app – much like a heritage trail app – exploring Cowra’s unique story of civic peace and reconciliation.
Oberon, NSW
Open first Saturday of the month 10am - 2pm. Historic station, fascinating memorabilia and the rolling stock, some of which has been painstakingly restored by the railway enthusiasts who make up Oberon Tarana Heritage Railway Inc (OTHR)
Shop 13/212 Anson street | Orange, NSW, AU, 2800
Open Monday-Friday 9am-5pm. Saturday 9am-1pm. Lil’ Blue Bird Art is a collection of resin art, grazing boards and decor created by Jo Quinn a resin artist from Orange NSW.
Wheogo Park, Junction Street | Forbes, NSW
This sculpture invites an interaction with the former Albion Hotel, tragically burned down in 2009.
The Escort Way | Eugowra, NSW
Various artists. Mural created during the annual Eugowra Murals Weekend.
Hill Street | Eugowra, NSW
Various artists. Mural created during the annual Eugowra Murals Weekend.
Pholeros Lane facing Cooke Park | Parkes, NSW
This mural is designed to work as a combination of ideas of what Parkes is about. It both introduces and reinforces the meanings of the artworks that are hung in other locations.
Main Street | Lithgow, NSW
The artwork was a mixed media piece with brushed acryl? with aerosol acryl?.
Near the general store | Mandurama, NSW
Renee Graubart, who visits Mandurama from the big apple every winter to stay with a friend, spent four weeks designing and painting the very authentic mural.
Next to the Oberon Tarana Heritage Railway | Oberon, NSW
The museum showcases Skoda and Tatra cars and memorabilia.
Gaskill Street, Immediately next to Memorial Park | Canowindra, NSW
The museum depicts the development of Canowindra from its beginnings as a 1840s frontier settlement through its growth as a centre for a rich agricultural district. There are vehicles of the horse drawn era and vintage farm implements and machinery that reflect tthe importance of lucerne, wheat and wool.
Orange, NSW, 2800
Located 5km east of Orange, Banjo Paterson Park was originally a small part of land which was owned by Simeon Lord, a highly successful emancipist entrepreneur.
Wentworth Mine Site, Mitchell Highway | Lucknow, NSW, 2800
Silhouette figures of gold prospectors on the Heritage Trail
Bank Lane, on the wall at the back of Lithgow Library | Lithgow, NSW
Part of the Lithgow Laneways project Commissioned by: Lithgow Tidy Towns
Cooke Park, Clarinda Street | Parkes, NSW
The 3m orange Astronaut sculpture pays tribute to the diverse and under-appreciated heroes of space travel, from astronauts to mathematicians and beyond.
Room 143, building 1414, Charles Sturt University, Panorama | Bathurst, NSW
The hub is be a safe cultural space where students, staff and community members can learn Wiradyuri cultural customs and language, and have the opportunity to ask questions, seek guidance, and regularly interact with the Elders.
Cnr William and Howick St | Bathurst, NSW, 2795
Images referencing Bathurst's colonial years. A Bathurst bicentenial project of Bathurst Arts Council.
5 William St | Millthorpe, NSW
Saturday 9am to 5pm or by appointment. Now in her 90s Ada has been working successfully as an artist for nearly 60 years. You can choose from a vibrant range of original painting, limited edition prints, table mats and now her book.
Orange | Orange, NSW
Currently closed for major renovations. Reopening 2021.
106 Kendal St | Cowra
Mon- Fri 9.30 - 5pm (CLOSES AT 4.30pm in Winter) Sat and Sun 9.30am - 1pm. Wide range of handmade goods, arts and crafts.
33-35 Sale Street | Orange, NSW, 2800
Monday - Friday 10am - 5:30pm, Thursday 10am - 6pm, Saturday 10am - 3:30pm. Homewares shop that features original artworks (paintings, prints) by Australian artists.
Keppel St | Bathurst
During gallery hours: Tuesday to Saturday 10am-5pm; Sundays 11am-2pm. The range is unique, reasonably priced and top quality, you are sure to find that perfect gift for that special person.
Cnr Inch and Bennett St | Lithgow, NSW
Houses the Bracey Furniture Collection, the Nationally Significant Lithgow Pottery Collection, many objects from the history of the ironworks in Lithgow including Possum the Locomotive and other items that tell the social story of Lithgow.
POW Camp, Sakura Avenue | Cowra, NSW
The five steel sheets, each measuring 2x4 metres, depict those directly affected by the Breakout - an Australia guard, a Japanese POW, an Italian POW and an Indonesian mother and children - with the centre panel providing information about the artwork.
Doncaster Drive | Cowra, NSW
Established in 1964, this is the only Japanese War Cemetery to be retained in Australia.
5833 Ilford Road | Sofala, NSW
By appointment. Displays the engines of the Industrial Revolution covering the period 1850-1950.
Wakatu | Peel, NSW, AU, 2795
Open as part of the Bathurst Arts Trail. Check trail website for next opening dates. Sculptures made from wood, metal and found objects.
Peter Maher Wool Services, Lower Rankin Street | Forbes, NSW
"It represents a way of life in the country and 'living on the land'.
Noble St at Eugowra Showground and Camping | Eugowra, NSW
Various artists. Mural created during the annual Eugowra Murals Weekend.
Victoria St | Eugowra, NSW
Various artists. Mural created during the annual Eugowra Murals Weekend.
Gamboola Platypus Hollow Mitchell Highway ( Approx 2kms before Molong on the Road to Orange, Mitchell Highway) | Molong, NSW
Animals on Bikes project.
In Commercial Gardens, On side of Temple Lions Antiques, 96 Caswell St | Peak Hill, NSW
Sauce is a local Wiradjuri artist from Peak Hill and specialises in drawing and pyrography.
Mid Western Highway & Marshall Lane, Billy Soo Memorial Park | Blayney, NSW
Bill Soo ran the Hang Sing restaurant for many years and was a Blayney icon.
Holt Street | Lake Cargelligo, NSW
The Lake Cargelligo Museum is located in Holt Street Lake Cargelligo and is a community owned and operated museum which houses a large collection of rural machinery, household relics, much more.
Wheogo Park, Junction Street | Forbes, NSW
A representation that we are all connected: on the journey of life. 'Eternity' is a symbol of strength, courage and peace, and represents the complexity of us all.
Resource Recovery Centre, | Orange, NSW, 2800
On public on display at the Recycling Centre, all of which were produced by the community with recycled materials. These are large totems, a few metres high and place around the Centre.
Behind Talisman Gallery, Hartley Historic Site | Hartley, NSW
Bank Lane, on the wall at the back of Lithgow Library | Lithgow, NSW
The vibrant panels add a burst of colour to the laneway and the dull section of brick wall.
Corner Church and Clarinda Streets (south eastern side) | Parkes, NSW
The King is featured due to the success of the annual Parkes Elvis Festival which attracts visitors from far and wide.
Mount Canobolas Rd | Orange, NSW
Mount Canobolas, consisting of two main peaks (Old Man Canobolas and Young Man Canobolas) is a major Wiradjuri ceremonial site.
William St outside the State Government Office Block | Bathurst, NSW, 2795
Images referencing Bathurst's colonial years. This stencil in the the area the convict barracks are thought to have been. A Bathurst bicentenial project of Bathurst Arts Council.
38 Victoria St | Millthorpe, NSW
Weekends. Rosebank regularly exhibits artworks by regional and internationally recognised artists.
54 Peisley St | Orange, NSW
Open daily. A new space committed to one-off exhibitions of quality artworks, including works on canvas, paper and board, prints, ceramics, sculpture, and photography.
98 Fitzroy Street | Cowra
Currently open by appointment. Art shop selling fine art supplies and a myriad of local and Australian art; including ceramics and handmade furniture from repurposed materials.
227 Clarinda St | Parkes, NSW
Monday-Friday 9am-5pm. Saturday 9am-2pm. We stock a wide selection of locally made Arts and Crafts.
117-119 Rankin Street | Bathurst
Daily 10am-4pm. Rankin Cottage contains locally handmade items, including arts and crafts, baby items, jams, chutneys and cakes.
Old Bathurst Road | Hartley, NSW
Step into this historic inland settlement among the sandstone buildings of Hartley Historic Site, on the western edge of the Blue Mountains. The village also offers a gallery, cafe and tours.
1 Belubula St Carcoar | Carcoar
Weekends 10.30am - 4pm. Domestic Ornamental and Special Orders. commissions, online sales.
7 Eulamore Street | Carcoar, NSW
Thursday 11am to 2pm. other times by appointment. Carcoar Hospital Museum holds a diverse and varied collection of hospital equipment, surgical instruments, photographs and artefacts, housed in the Carcoar Hospital building of 1860-61.
Murrays and Haefligers Cottages, Byers Ave | Hill End, NSW
By appointment. Managed by the Bathurst Regional Art Gallery, the Hill End Artists in Residence Program provides the opportunity for artists to contribute the economic and cultural sustainability of Hill End, widely recognised as a site of significant artistic creativity and inspiration since the 1870s.
Portland Cooperative Building | Portland, NSW, AU, 2847
The museum of the Wallnuts murals and the Signwriters Association of Australia.
Wiradjuri Dreaming Centre, 4 Hill Street | Forbes, NSW
This life size bronze is the central focus with the eight educational totems positioned amongst the gums by the lake.
Pye St at Eugowra Museum | Eugowra, NSW
Various artists. Mural created during the annual Eugowra Murals Weekend.
Pye St outside St Jospehs School | Eugowra, NSW
Various artists. Mural created during the annual Eugowra Murals Weekend.
Caldwell scrapyard, Mitchell Highway | Molong, NSW
Animals on Bikes project.
194 Clarinda Street | Parkes, NSW
Priscilla complements the Elvis public art installation in Church Street. The previously mentioned Elvis installation is present as a reflection in Priscilla's sunglasses, linking the two pieces together
Beneath Lachlan River Car Bridge | Cowra, NSW
The murals were painted by local Aboriginal artist, Kym Freeman and depict the history of the Wiradjuri people who inhabited the Cowra area before English settlement.
Lanway behind Bathurst Memoral Entertainment Centre, Off Russell St | Bathurst, NSW, 2795
Created to celebrate Elton John tour visiting Bathurst. Commissioned by Bathurst Regional Council as part of the Winter Festival 2019.
Bathurst Street (next to the Post Office) | Condobolin, NSW
Contains a variety of displays depicting Condobolins pioneers, including a local WW1 Centenary display.
Lithgow Aquatic Centre, George Coates Ave, Lithgow | Lithgow, NSW
Mural painted by Year 10 art students
Mitchell Highway on Eastern approach to town | Orange, NSW
Three cows grazing on the west bound side of the Mitchell Highway just before the large furniture shops.
Hartley Historic Site | Hartley, NSW
It is said the rocks had great importance for Indigenous peoples and was a meeting place for the Gundungarra (mountains) and Wiradjuri (plains) peoples.
Gallery Lane Main Street connecting Woolworths | Lithgow, NSW
Panels on the eastern side of the laneway featuring images of Hassans Walls, Lithgow
Cooke Park, Welcome Street | Parkes, NSW
This pop art inspired collage of photos from the annual Parkes Elvis Festival represents the fun and flair that the town embodies in January each year.
20 Riddell Street | Molong, NSW
The Museum displays an extenisve collection of local history and heritage items. Discover the story of child Migration and Molongs Fairbridge Farm.
William St outside the old TAFE Building | Bathurst, NSW, 2795
Images referencing Bathurst's colonial years. A Bathurst bicentenial project of Bathurst Arts Council.
10 Pym Street | Millthorpe, NSW
Thurs to Sunday 10am to 3.30pm. Artworks and crafts.
2A Peisley St | Orange, NSW
Currently closed for renovations. A non-profit artist-run initiative that encourages all creative activities in the Orange community.
Behind the Yarn Market | Molong, NSW
By Appointment. Circa 1875 - This Coach House was part of the Royal Hotel built in 1875.
42 Wallace Lane, Canobolas | Orange
Cellardoor: 7 days 10:30am - 5pm. Works by ceramic artists Peter Gibson and Deborah Upjohn. Also Gift Cards, Aprons, Tea towels, Artworks by Centtral West artists.
Main Street, next to the Ambulance Station | Grenfell, NSW
Push the button and listen to some of Henry's most famous poems while you are immersed in Grenfell's country charm.
Inch St | Lithgow, NSW
Daily 9am-8pm. The remnants of the Blast Furnace stand tall reminding us that Lithgow was the birthplace of the Australian iron and steel industry.
Family History Room, rear of Forbes Library, Harold Street/Victoria Lane | Forbes, NSW
5 Belubula Street | Carcoar, NSW
Open 11am to 5pm Wednesday to Sunday during the Spring and Autumn tourist seasons. The Twentieth Century Toy Museum houses a collection of over 2000 different toys from across the 20th Century.
Beyers Avenue | Hill End, NSW
8am to 4pm daily. Hill End Heritage Centre's interactive museum displays and historic information are the perfect introduction to any visit to Hill End Historic Site.
67 Wiliwa St | Portland, NSW, AU, 2847
The Foundations is currently in the planning stages of redeveloping Portlands Old Cement Works. Our vision is to create a Arts and Cultural hub in the exsiting Heritage Preconct buildings to be able to bring to the community and toursists a fun an engaging range of events throughout the year.
Lachlan/Templar Streets (outside Platypus Art Gallery) | Forbes, NSW
Leroy is a stray. The town's loveable mongrel dog, albeit he's a bit cheeky!
Namina St | Eugowra, NSW
Various artists. Mural created during the annual Eugowra Murals Weekend.
Molong Pony Club ground, approx 3kms from Molong on Cumnock Rd (Banjo Paterson Way) | Molong, NSW
Animals on Bikes project.
Peak Hill Open Cut Experience, Mingelo St | Peak Hill, NSW
These 2 contemporary figures have been installed at Peak Hill Gold Mine Museum NSW, they are made from over 2,500 pieces of steel and have been patinated with a Japanese bronzing chemical.
Behind Cowra Regional Art Gallery | Cowra, NSW
Commissioned by Cowra Regional Art Gallery to decorate the gallery's storage containers. An informative artwork for the 75th anniversary of the Cowra POW break-out. The artwork was commissioned not to focus on the breakout itself but the daily life of the camp.
Macquarie Plaze off William St | Bathurst, NSW, 2795
Sven took the job of rejuvenating Macquarie Plaza into his own hands
46 Bathurst Street | Condobolin, NSW
All of the equipment previously used has been kept complete and is available for inspection by appointment at the Lachlander Museum. Machinery includes three presses and two intertype machines.
Approx 17.5kms from Molong (RHS), between fence & tree on “Ironbarks” | Molong, NSW
Animals on Bikes project.
Orange Botanic Gardens, Hill St | Orange, NSW, 2800
Commissioned in 2001 by the Orange Regional Arts Foundation in response to the centenary of federation.
Banjo Paterson Way (just before Cumnock) (RHS) | Cumnock, NSW
Animals on Bikes project.
Pioneer Park, Main Street | Lithgow, NSW
Part of the Lithgow Laneways project Commissioned by: Lithgow Tidy Towns
214 Clarinda Street | Parkes, NSW
Parkes commitment to literacy has been an outstanding achievement with programs such as Paint the Town REaD, REaDtember and also the Curiosity and Wonder Festival all developed to help children and parents understand the importance of reading.
Ophir Reserve Campground, Lower Lewis Ponds Rd | Ophir, NSW, AU
The scene of Australia's first Gold Rush, Ophir Reserve is a rugged yet peaceful reminder of the colonial past.
William St between Howick st and Church Lane | Bathurst, NSW, 2795
Images referencing Bathurst's colonial years. A Bathurst bicentenial project of Bathurst Arts Council.
4 Church St | Newbridge, NSW
Open on the first full weekend of the month as part of Bathurst Arts Trail and at other times by appointment. Full time artist, and Fellow of the Royal Art Society of NSW, whose interest is in painting the Australian landscape.
Sale St entry via Woolworths Carpark | Orange, NSW
Mon-Wed 10am-5pm. Thursday 10am-3pm. Fri-Sat 9am-3pm. Classes available for those beginners or others who may want to improve or just have a go. Original artworks from local artists - professional and amateur. Acrylic Oils, Pastel Pencils, mixed media and Watercolour.
The Yarn Market, Bank St | Molong, NSW
This magnificent screen took 4 years to design and embroider - sixty ladies and five men worked hundreds of hours - Farmers donated wool and mohair and the ladies spun the wool and hand dyed with berries,grasses, bark etc - there are over 30 different embroidery stitches.
Sofala Road | Wattle Flat
Saturday, Sunday, Monday 10am-3pm. Gifts, Homewares, candles, diffusers, baby items, towels, pillows, beanies, signs, paintings.
Keppel St | Bathurst, NSW
Tuesday - Sundays 10am-5pm. Sundays and Public Holidays 11am-2pm. BRAG exhibitions and events rival those seen in major metropolitan galleries and have put Bathurst on the map as NSWs premier inland centre of culture and creativity.
321 Russell Street | Bathurst, NSW, 2795
Currently closes. Regular hours: Saturday, Sunday and some public holidays. 12.00 noon - 3.30pm (Last tour is at 3pm) Open any time by prior arrangement for groups and coach tours. A delightful heritage house museum.
Located in the Blayney Library, Adelaide Street | Blayney, NSW
Your key to a unique treasure trove of historical records documenting the history of Blayney Shire though its people, places and events.
3458 Hill End Road | Hill End, NSW
Sunday, Saturday 10am to 4pm. And long weekends/school holidays. Weekdays phone ahead. History Hill is the largest privately owned gold rush collection on display in Australia
Newell Highway, Parkes | NSW
Weekdays: 9am - 4pm (last entry at 3.30pm). Weekends/public holidays: 10am - 3pm (last entry at 2.30pm). The Kings Castle is a collection of Elvis' personal artefacts owned by Greg Page, well known as the original 'Yellow Wiggle'. The Parkes Motor Museum is an impressive collection of motor vehicles owned by the Parkes Antique Motor Club.
Wallerawang, NSW, AU
There is now a corridor of scarred Australian native trees, on Wallerawang's Barton Avenue.
Albion Art Park, Lachlan/Grenfell Streets | Forbes, NSW
Channeling Rodin's The Thinker, with its pensive stature, however, with this piece, ambiguity is cast aside.
Nanima St outside preschool | Eugowra, NSW
Various artists. Mural created during the annual Eugowra Murals Weekend.
corner of Obley rd and Garrda rd ( 4.8km from Molong Mitchell highway (RHS) amongst trees)) | Molong, NSW
Animals on Bikes project.
Trundle Library, Forbes Street | Trundle, NSW
This wall provides a central location and a unique opportunity for artists, community members and students to hold temporary exhibitions.
Outside National Motor Racing Museum, Panorama Ave, | Bathurst, NSW, 2795
The work is a life-sized depiction of the Australian racing car driver Peter Brock. He is shown standing on top of a 1984 VK Commodore.
outside public entry of Bathurst Hospital, Howick St | Bathurst, NSW, 2795
Commissioned by: Western NSW Health for Bathurst Hospital redevelopment.
Yeoval, NSW
The Museum contains Paterson Memorabilia, letters, books, newspapers, original scripts, and a whole host of associated material to show the life and times of Banjo Paterson. Acoustiguide Audio Tour system.
Orange Health Service, Bloomfield Rd | Orange, NSW, 2800
Peter Worsley is an Orange-based sculptor, Paralympic shooterand international gold medalist who started creating metal sculptures after his injury and two of those art works were recently installed in the hospital's rehabilitation garden.
37 Park St | Millthorpe, NSW
The Craft Cottage is free to visit and is open during Museum hours. Items or sale include local arts and crafts and historical booklets.
Laneway off Main St, next to The Gaudry (Lithgow Hotel) | Lithgow, NSW
The outer space artwork is situated on the western wall of the Lithgow Hotel and features bursts of colour and a cat astronaut
Vinnies Wall, Welcome Street | Parkes, NSW
Reconciliation Week artworks by Wiradjuri Artist, Scott 'Sauce' Towney who specialises in drawing and pyrography.
Cnr Oxford St and Newell Hwy | Forbes, NSW
Housing a collection of vehicles ranging from 1902 to 2015.
Bicentennial Park | Bathurst, Bathurst, 2795
The Wambuul Ceremonial Ground was created on the banks of the Wambuul (the Macquarie River) in 2015 as part of the events that marked the bicentenary of the proclamation of the settlement of Bathurst by Governor Lachlan Macquarie.
Canowindra, NSW
By appointment. Melissa Barber's work is renown for its combination of the use of gold and silver, a detailed, jewell like quality and photographic realism.
71 Camp Street | Grenfell, NSW
Mondays: 9am to 11am. Weekends: 2pm to 4pm, at other times by arrangement. Themed around a bedroom and kitchen display from the early 1900s, gold mining, Henry Lawson, bushranging, famous sports people.
596 Great Western Hwy, | Marrangaroo NSW 2790
Weekends 9am-5pm. Features displays of leather craft, pottery and pine furniture produced by inmates. Local community arts also on display.
86 Caswell st | Peak Hill
7 days 9.30am-4.30pm. The store offers a full range of hand-made crafts and gifts, and also displays many historical photographs and memorabilia.
Bathurst Hospital, Howick St | Bathurst, NSW, 2795
This mural was designed and painted by Bathurst Aboriginal artist Lyn Nicholls. It is part of the NSW Local Health District Aboriginal Art work and signage project.
4570-4578 Mitchell Hwy | Lucknow, NSW
The Wentworth Main Mine tells the story of goldmining in the Central West, from its early stages in the 1850s, through three stages, until its closure in the 1950s.
3km SE of Molong Yuranigh Road | Molong, NSW
The presence of carved trees around the grave demonstrates commemoration by Aboriginal people. While the inscribed headstone indicates the 'honour' bestowed on Yuranigh by Major Mitchell, to whom he acted as a guide on his famous last north west exploratory adventure. The carved trees are also, as far as is known, the longest remaining number of carved trees around a grave.
10-12 Busby Street | Bathurst, NSW, 2795
(Currently closed due to covid restrictions). Discover the life of one of Australia's great Prime Ministers and the challenges of the 1940's in a World War II house museum. Chifley Home at 10 Busby Street in Bathurst was the only residence of Prime Minister Ben Chifley and his wife, Elizabeth.
Corner of Iandra Road and Tyagong Hall Road | Greenthorpe, NSW
Open days are Sundays of long weekends or by aopintment for large groups. iandra is currently privately owned and is listed on the NSW Heritage Database.
243 Anson Street (Orange RSL) | Orange, NSW, 2800
The museum contains fascinating relics and memorabilia of World Wars I and II and other military conflicts.
Albion Art Park, Lachlan/Grenfell Streets | Forbes, NSW
A bird-like structure perched atop a plinth; yet an impression of movement is given by the lean of the plinth in the direction of the bird's gaze.
Broad St Cnr Chesher St | Eugowra, NSW
Various artists. Mural created during the annual Eugowra Murals Weekend.
1183 Banjo Paterson Way ( 11.9km from Molong (LHS)) | Molong, NSW
Animals on Bikes project.
installed on the foot path at the Parkes Museum and Information Centre, Newell Highway | Parkes, NSW
A 2D metal installation which acknowledges the significance of the Elvis Festival held in January each year in Parkes.
Main Street (Cook Plaza) | Lithgow, NSW
Statue commemorates Marjorie Jackson who was known as "The Lithgow Flash". Marjorie Jackson-Nelson, AC, CVO, MBE (born 13 September 1931) is the former Governor of South Australia and a former Australian athlete.
Playground, Bicentiential Park, William St | Bathurst, NSW, 2795
Playground equipment poles painted by Aboriginal artists. A project of Bathurst Child and Family Network funded by the NSW Government’s Country Arts Support Program.
1 King St | Yeoval, NSW
The small cottage in the center of the main street of Yeoval is the Yeoval Family Museum so named because it houses much of the history of a local residence of Yeoval and its surrounding area dating back to the 1870s and covering the gold rush at the Goodrich Mine and the adjacent village of Obley.
Namina St | Eugowra, NSW
Various artists. Mural created during the annual Eugowra Murals Weekend.
Interior courtyard Orange Health Service, Forest Rd | Orange, NSW
The Cubism project is the result of a partnership between the Orange Regional Arts Foundation and Orange Health Service.
Cnr West St and South St | Grenfell, NSW
The partners of local grain trading business, Grenfell Commodities, commissioned Melbourne based artist Heesco Khosnaran in 2018 to transform 4 silos into a canvas for Grenfell’s largest artwork installation.
Starts Inch St | Lithgow, NSW
There are 30 pieces of works along Inch Street, each of which is an opportunity to learn more about the history of Lithgow.
Tullamore GrainCorp Storage Facility, Cardigan Street | Tullamore, NSW
This wall provides a central location and a unique opportunity for artists, community members and students to hold temporary exhibitions. Featuring a series of photographs depicting life in Tullamore.
Jenolan Caves, NSW
Our new app is for both iPhone (from the App Store) and android (from Google Play Store).
Station Place | Millthorpe, NSW, AU
By appointment. Well Educated Sailor creates original art & design pieces which celebrate the unique aesthetic famously found in the cars, stars, music and fashion of mid-century culture.
70A Gaskill Street | Canowindra, NSW
Currently only open during exhibitions. Artist run gallery.
Corner Main & Forbes Street | Grenfell, NSW
He sits; eyes cast over his beloved birthplace, contemplating the visit he never had. Weary but relaxed Henry is poised, pen in hand, notepad blank.
In Cook Park, Summer St ORANGE | Orange
Daily 10am-4pm. The Park Guildry is one of Oranges hidden Treasures. Its full of beautifully crafted goods made by local people.
76 Bathurst St | Condobolin, NSW
Mon- Fri 7.30am-5.30pm. Sat 8am-12pm. Sun 9am-11am. A wonderful array of handmade products that are available for purchase.
Ophir Rd | Bathurst, NSW, 2795
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 10.30 am - 2.30 pm self-guided visit. Saturday, Sunday: 10:30 am - 3.30 pm self-guided visit, Guided tours are given at 11.15am. Built in the 1870s by Bathurst pioneers the Stewart family, since 1969 it has been the home of the Morgan family who have spent the last 50 years years restoring and maintaining the magnificent house and its outbuildings and grounds and sharing it with the community.
West Street | Grenfell, NSW
The Railway Station precinct is a site of state heritage signigicance and is accessible all year round, however there is no access to the inside of the building.
Blackfellows Hands Trail, Wolgan road Angus Place | Wolgan Valley, NSW
Maiyingu Marragu/ The Blackfellows Hand Aboriginal Place has Aboriginal rock shelters with painted art, a teaching site and occupation site.
224 Howick Street | Bathurst, NSW, 2795
Open 9am -4.30pm 6 days per week. Closed Wednesday. The Somerville Collection features some of the finest and rarest specimens of mineral crystals and fossils from around the world.
Various | Forbes, NSW
Self guided tour. Discover the story of our infamous bushranger, Ben Hall. One of Australia's most notorious bushrangers, Hall's three year bushranging career began in 1862 when he started associating with career bushranger, Frank Gardiner.
4 Hill Street | Forbes, NSW
The Forbes Wiradjuri Dreaming Centre was created by the Forbes Wiradjuri Community to promote their culture.
Banjo Pateron Bush Park, Obley Rd | Yeoval, NSW, 2868
Features text from Banjo Paterson poems carved into sandstone. Includes a bench seat and a sandstone billycan.
Albion Art Park, Lachlan/Grenfell Streets | Forbes, NSW
A tongue-in-cheek representation of the famous painting 'Blue Poles by Jackson Pollock'.
Broad St Cnr Chesher St | Eugowra, NSW
Various artists. Mural created during the annual Eugowra Murals Weekend.
Outside Bathurst Regional Art Gallery, Keppel St | Bathurst, NSW, 2795
Carved to represent a river between two mountains, a waterfall ends in a lake, then runs down over the lakes edge into the valley.
Next to Cumnock Crossroads building | Cumnock, NSW
Animals on Bikes project.
1 Belubula St Carcoar | Carcoar, NSW
open mid morning to 4pm on weekends, Public Holidays and by arrangement on other occasions. Fully restored, magnificent cedar interior, and quality museum depicting the Carcoar of yesteryear. Much favoured film set has appeared in a number of movies due to the quality and authenticity of its restoration.
Post Office Lane | Orange, NSW
Organised by the Orange City Council and funded by a state government cycling-awareness grant
Bicentennial Park, Stanley St, | Bathurst, NSW, 2795
In Stephen Hart’s ‘Conversation‘, he spent over a year carving from two 15-ton blocks of Bondi sandstone for a site in the city of Bathurst’s Peace Park.
Corner of Gaskill and Ferguson Streets | Canowindra, NSW
Long before dinosaurs roamed the earth, the mighty rivers of the Central West teemed with bizarre ancient fishes. Armoured fishes, fishes with lungs and huge predators with jaws like crocodiles.
Pye St outside pub | Eugowra, NSW
Various artists. Mural created during the annual Eugowra Murals Weekend.
69 Methven St, | Lithgow, NSW
Showcasing Australia's industrial history in technical and human terms
Visitors Centre | Lithgow, NSW
The gallery gives the opportunity to profile & showcase the many great creatives we have in Lithgow.
Secret Lane, next to 23 Main Street, Lithgow | Lithgow, NSW
Artworks made by various Luithgow artists. The laneway is delibertaly not signposted so go hunting and find the art!
Welcome & Clarinda Streets, Parkes Town Centre | Parkes, NSW
A statue of Sir Henry Parkes is a tribute to the Father of Federation after whom the town of Parkes was named.
151 Byng St | Orange, NSW
Orange Regional Museum interprets the stories, cultures and places of the region, displaying artifacts that trigger memories, engage audiences and inspire new ways of thinking about history and cultures.
Within the Hartley Historic Site, Old Bathurst Road, | Hartley, NSW
Wednesday – Sunday, 10am-5pm. The gallery displays the unique metal art of artisan and blacksmith Ron Fitzpatrick as well as a whole room of imported and local silver jewellery.
51 Gaskill St | Canowindra, NSW
Open by appointment or during special events. Gallery and studio space of painter David Isbester.
Grenfell
By appointment. The Chrysler Car Museum is well worth a look for the motoring enthusiasts. Chryslers spanning the years from 1930 to the present day, including a Valiant Charger.
191 Summer Street | Orange
Daily 9am to 5:30pm. Saturday 9am to 2pm. Angus Barrett designs and manufactures a boutique range of high quality saddlery and leather goods.
50 Main Street | Grenfell
Tuesday to Saturday 10am to 3pm. The place to purchase hand made items form tea cosies to fruitcake and everything in betweeen.
12 Naylor St | Carcoar
Thursday, Friday, Sunday 10am-4pm. Saturdays 12-4pm. Unique quirky upcycled homewares and jewellery from second hand items. Plus size clothing. Oldwares. Furniture and old tools.
Errowan Park | Errowanbang, NSW, 2799
By appointment. Old Errowanbang Woolshed was built in 1886 & the first shearing was in 1888. The shed is unique with 4 levels with 40 stands. Guided Tours are available.
Bushmans Hill, access from Wentworth Street | Parkes, NSW
Learn about the local Indigenous culture of the Wiradjuri people at the newly built amphitheatre facility at the southern side of Bushman Hill.
400 Panorama Avenue Mount Panorama | Bathurst, NSW, 2795
Open 9am -4.30pm 6 days per week. Closed Tuesday. While Mount Panorama and the Bathurst 1000 is at the heart of its displays, the Museum looks across the spectrum of Australian Motor Racing/
Bathurst Visitor Information Centre | Bathurst, NSW, 2795
Mon-Fri 9.30am-4pm. Sat 10am-4pm. Sun 10am-3pm. The beautifully restored 1860s Cobb & Co Coach that has been kept on display at the Bathurst Visitor Information Centre.
Wiradjuri Dreaming Centre, 4 Hill Street | Forbes, NSW
The eight educational totems positioned amongst the gums by the lake have graphics and educational information provided by Wiradjuri artists and elders.
Banjo Pateron Bush Park, Obley Rd | Yeoval, NSW, 2868
Commissioned by: Banjo Paterson Bush Park
37 to 39 Park Street | Millthorpe, NSW
CURRENTLY CLOSED. Aboriginal artefacts, agricultural machinery, pioneering families, local businesses and societies and much more.
Broad St | Eugowra, NSW
Various artists. Mural created during the annual Eugowra Murals Weekend.
Grenfell Men's Shed precinct. Located between the Goods Shed and historic Station Building at the old Railway Station precinct, just off the northern end of West Street. | Grenfell, NSW
The pick and pan were constructed under the supervision of the Grenfell Men's Shed, and was built in recognition of Grenfell's significant contribution to the Australian gold era during the mid to late 1860s.
across the road from Cumnock preschool (in Cumnock 150m from Cumnock Royal hotel (RHS) | Cumnock, NSW
Animals on Bikes project.
Cook Park, Summer St | Orange, NSW, 2800
A dragon forged from recycled steel placed in the duck pond at the south-eastern corner of the park.
37 Foster St | Lake Cargelligo, NSW
Community Mural as part of the Lower Lachlan as part of the Growing Lachlan initiative.
Church Lane | Bathurst, NSW, 2795
Images referencing Bathurst's colonial years. A Bathurst bicentenial project of Bathurst Arts Council.
3A State Mine Gully Rd State Mine Gully | Lithgow, NSW
An Industrial Park steeped in history for a great Family Outing or Special Interest. Step back in time to Lithgow’s early days and relive the events of this Historical Site.
Crn Pys St and Namina St | Eugowra, NSW
Various artists. Mural created during the annual Eugowra Murals Weekend.
Bennett St | Lithgow, NSW
“Out on a Limb” engaged the imaginations of the people of Lithgow with a new installation focused on the resilience the community.
Great Western Highway | Lithgow, NSW
New artworks have been installed as part of the new adventure playground.
Condobolin Road, out the outskirts of Parkes (crn Henry Parkes Way and McGrath Lane) | Parkes, NSW
Giant Elvis made of reclaimed materials, wielding a chainsaw in light of the atrist's Tree Service/ Abor business, standing on the back of a flatbed ute.
22 Riddell Street | Molong, NSW
The fifty seven portraits in this unique collection were painted by artist Anne Marie Ingham.
309 Stewart Street | Bathurst, NSW
Open as part of the Bathurst Arts Trail, first full weekend of the month, Saturday and Sunday 10am to 4pm. Realist painter.
26 Grenfell Road | Cowra, NSW
Viewings are by appointment. Showcasing a lifetime of art, the gallery displays art work by local artists Ron Morton, Ann Morton and Glenn Morton.
103 Midwestern Highway (opposite Cowra Hospital) | Grenfell, NSW
O'Brien's Lookout is easily accessible to visitors with car parking, picnic facilities and toilets. There is remnant mining machinery on the site including a horse works, stamper, air shafts and poppet head. Interpretive signage explains the gold production.
1/58 Lords Place | Orange
Monday-Thursday 9am to 4pm. Friday 9am to 3:30pm. Saturday 10am to 12pm. Sunday Closed. Raw alpaca fibre to finished garment all in one place.
Bogan Gate Railway Station, 74 Station St, | Bogan Gate
Saturday, Sunday 10am to 4pm. A long standing community organisation,a source of hand made arts, crafts and home cooking.
17 Pym St | Millthorpe, NSW
10am to 5pm, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays. Smart, if quirky, gallery selling a wide range of items that will delight your senses. Including original artwork by regional artists.
Hill End, NSW
The majority of the Hill End township is listed as an historic site under the management of National Parks and Wildlife Service.
Newnes, NSW
At the end of Wolgan Valley lies a reminder of the shale oil industry. The township and shale oil mining complex was established in 1906.
18 Budden Street | Rockley, NSW
(Currently closed). Sunday 11.30am to 4.30pm including public holidays. The Rockley Mill and Stables Museum was built in 1864 and displays the rich history of the area, with old mill machinery, period clothing on display, old police records and more.
Madeline St | Condobolin, NSW
By Appointment. A must see for train buffs. It houses a diverse collection of old trikes, trailers and railway items as well as other pieces including old motors and horse drawn machinery donated by local people.
Forbes Visitor Information Centre | Forbes, NSW
Sculptor Pamela Norman, was commissioned to create the Ben Hall statue, by the bushranger's great-grandson, and his namesake, as a dedication to the town and people of Forbes.
Eugowra Memorial Park, North St | Eugowra, NSW
Various artists. Mural created during the annual Eugowra Murals Weekend.
Grenfell Railway Station | Grenfell, NSW
In rememberance of a man passionate about finding ways men can support each other and the development of the Mens Shed
21-35 Broad St near Rural Transaction Centre | Eugowra, NSW
Various artists. Mural created during the annual Eugowra Murals Weekend.
Eskbank Street Railway Bridge | Lithgow, NSW
Six panels along the bridge walls.
Outside the Australian Fossil and Mineral Museum, Howick St | Bathurst, NSW, 2795
The community art and conservation project was created by Taronga, to raise awareness of the threat to wild rhinos from unrelenting poaching.
Off the Mitchell Highway, starting at Wentworth Mine | Lucknow, NSW
The Lucknow Heritage Trail takes you on a walking tour of the village, offering an insight into its mining, social, cultural and architectural history.
Endeavour Park, Great Western Highway | Lithgow, NSW
Monument for the International Year of Peace.
The Foundations Portland, Williwa Street, Portland NSW, Australia | Portland, NSW
First exhibited in the 2017 Sculpture by the Sea, Bondi, The Last Charge is a potent and poignant memorial to the horses and cavalrymen of the 4th Light Horse Brigade.
Rankin Street arcade | Forbes, NSW
A collaboration with the youth of Forbes as a project by Forbes Shire Council.
Post Office Alley, Welcome Street | Parkes, NSW
This art wall is a combination of past temporary public art exhibitions and provides a unique opportunity for local artists to showcase their work.
Now at 61 Williwa St | Portland, NSW, AU, 2847
The collection focuses on the history of Portland and is a source of community pride – a well presented collection of the district’s history. Now part of the Foundations of Portland.
80 George Street | Bathurst, NSW
Monday- Friday 10am-5pm. Sundays 10am-2pm. A not-for-profit, artist run, community co-operative that showcases the creative talents of its members living in the Tablelands region.
111 Lachlan St | Forbes, NSW
Thursday and Friday 10am-2pm and Saturday 9am-1pm. The Gallery exhibits members work but there are also exhibitions from local and visiting artists.
166 Gooloogong Rd | Grenfell, NSW
by appointment. Private Art Gallery/Studio showcasing paintings and sculptures by Kathleen McCue.
Hill End, NSW
By appointment. La Paloma produces high quality ceramics, large and small, developing an earthenware ovenware and tableware range.
81-83 Lachlan Street | Forbes
Mon-Fri 9am-5pm Sat 9am-1pm, Sun 10am-1pm. Beautiful, handcrafted items from woodwork, to paintings, baby wear and toys, quilts and knitted goods, and homemade produce, such and jams and preserves.
Outside Orange Regional Gallery, Byng St | Orange, NSW
Purchased by the Friends of Orange Regional Gallery with assistance from Maria Edwards, Orange Regional Arts Foundation and the Orange community, to commemorate the 30th anniversary of Orange Regional Gallery.
Based out of Orange Aboriginal Land Council | Orange, NSW, 2800
By arrangement. Cultural tours and school incursions. Travel to local locations and learn about Aboriginal Culture and History.
Rydal, NSW
Museum and library. Rydal Railway Station (1869) was the end of the western line until it was extended to Bathurst in 1876. Goods and passengers were offloaded here and then went by wagon or Cobb & Co Coach to their destination.
near the river, across from the entrance to Fairbridge Farm | Molong, NSW
(Sculpture, 2020) a memorial to a very significant chapter in Molong's history. Between the early 1930s and mid-1970s, the Fairbridge Farm School, near Molong in western New South Wales was home to almost 1,000 orphaned or poor British children trained as farmers and servants. The memorial park has four sections, charting the origins, voyage, farm life and military service of the students.
13 Pye St | Eugowra, NSW
Friday, Saturday and Sunday 11am till 4pm and on all other days by prior arrangement. This building was formerly a stock and station agents shop, but with government grants, gifts and lots of volunteer labour, it was refurbished into a great little building holding a huge variety of antiques and old wares from Eugowras past.
Banjo Paterson Way (13.9km from Molong) (right hand side) | Molong, NSW
Animals on Bikes project.
70-78 Keppel Street | Bathurst, NSW, AU, 2795
Monday -Friday: 10am-6pm. Saturday – Sunday: 10am-3pm.
The Bathurst Library Local History collection contains resources relating to the rich cultural history and environment of the region. Bathurst Library is currently the home of the Bathurst School of Arts library collection, a heritage-listed former lending and reference library curated between 1855-1950.
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PUBLIC ART MAP
PUBLIC ART MAP
From world class sculpture to towns full of murals there’s nearly 300 artworks to find across the region. How many can you capture in your Instagram feed?
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HERITAGE MAP
HERITAGE MAP
Museums and historic places. Discover the region through the lenses of industry, mining, agriculture, rail and racing, fossils and natural science, bushrangers, great moments of social history, quirky local stories and significant people.
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HANDMADE MAP
HANDMADE MAP
This map captures beautiful things for sale, all made by hand, by people living in the region. Part retail fix, part celebration of the extraordinary creative skills in our midst.
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ABORIGINAL EXPERIENCES MAP
ABORIGINAL EXPERIENCES MAP
Central NSW is Wiradjuri country. Slow down, wander under southern skies and hear the stories of the land and the people who’ve been here for more than 60,000 years.
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GALLERIES MAP
GALLERIES MAP
Our award-winning regional galleries, our thriving artist-run and commercial spaces showcase exciting work by both celebrated and up-and-coming artists. Or pop into an artist’s studio for a chat and first dibs on some original art.
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WHAT’S ON
WHAT’S ON
There’s around 2000 arts and cultural events happening across the region each year. Get your fix of festivals, performance, exhibitions, workshops, arts markets, films or family fun.
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Culture Maps Central NSW is a collaborative project of Arts OutWest supported by the Central NSW Joint Organisation of Councils and Regional Development Australia Central West. Content for this site has been drawn from Arts OutWest’s database, tourism teams at local councils and coordinators of some of the larger public art programs. This content is evolving. Please let us know of any omissions, additions, updates or changes by emailing artsoutwest@csu.edu.au