Discover, Learn, and Experience Bathurst
Bathurst brings history to life through immersive educational tours. Students can explore a recreated gold rush village, engage in hands-on activities, and discover Australia’s colonial past. With the support of Compass Tours, schools enjoy well-organised experiences that combine history, culture, and fun learning.
Why choose Compass Tours for your educational experience?
Since 1966 Compass Tours has been a trusted leader in educational excursions across Australia.
We provide all-inclusive packages tailored to meet the unique needs of schools, helping extend learning beyond the classroom.
Our services include:
Clean, comfortabe accommodation.
Delicious meals, with options for special diets.
Safe, modern air-conditioned coaches with seatbelts.
Friendly, flexible Drivers committed to a smooth journey.
Packages for groups of 30 to 300 passengers.
Catering for all budgets, from primary to college levels.
Stress-Free Planning
Let us handle all logistics, including transport, accommodation, meals, and venue bookings.
We offer pre-packaged and fully customised itineraries, whether you're planning a day trip, overnight or extended tour.
Please find below some of the more commonly asked questions and answers. Should you need further assistance please do not hesitate to contact us
Depart from school.
Scenic World visit.
Heritage Park & Animal Nursery guided visit.
Bathurst Goldfields activity.
Enjoy dinner and settle into comfortable accommodation.
Gold guided tour.
Bathurst Goldfields educational program.
Australian Fossil and Mineral Museum visit.
Bathurst Goldfields activity.
Group dinner followed by optional evening activities.
Macquarie River Tour.
Depart Bathurst.
Bathurst’s attractions have many online learning resources and activities, that may provide a support to schools, whether students are at home or in the classroom.
A must-see stop to admire the stunning Blue Mountains. Students will enjoy a short and safe walk to the lookout to view the iconic Three Sisters and learn about their cultural significance.
An interactive journey back in time where students experience life during Australia’s gold rush. A fun and hands-on way to learn history.
Students will visit the site of the new and old Bathurst Flag Staff. The Flag Staff is the original location where Governor Macquarie proclaimed Bathurst as an official settlement.
A peaceful green space for reflection and relaxation. Peace Park is perfect for an outdoor lunch while promoting values of respect, community and environmental awareness.
Students will be guided through the largest natural bridge of limestone in the southern hemisphere to investigate and analyse features of a cave system.
A fascinating fossil collection that connects students with the Earth’s natural history. Discover ancient creatures and learn about the evolution of life.
This tour focuses on giving students a hands-on experience of aboriginal art and culture. Students will have the opportunity to examine a variety of different historical and modern artworks by various aboriginal artists from around Australia.
The National Capital has a vast array of accommodation providers ranging from campsites through to self catered and fully catered sites.
From gold rush history to immersive local experiences, we create school excursions to Bathurst that are educational, safe and well-organised.