Bathurst Winter Festival

Overview

Get Ugged up, rugged up and ready to embrace all things chilly at the Bathurst Winter Festival. The two-week event runs from Saturday, July 6 to Sunday, July 21 and celebrates the magic of the colder months. Sure, summer's great, but there's something about cosying up with a hot chocolate or medium-bodied glass of red that just hits differently come July.

Located three hours northwest of Sydney, the city of Bathurst will light up in a blaze of colour and light as interactive installations are projected onto the town's historic architecture. Head along to the Winter Playground where you can enjoy live music, comfort food, warm drinks, wine events, show rides and an outdoor ice skating rink.

The events and activations are spread across Bathurst and much of the festival is free — including a huge food and drinks festival, a pet parade and more. Either way, it's a great excuse for a weekend away this winter.

The Bathurst Winter Festival runs from Saturday, July 6 to Friday, July 21. For further details, head to the website.