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> Where we headed?
Mount Panorama Circuit - Bathurst, NSW, Australia
VENUE ADDRESS: Mount Panorama, Bathurst NSW AUSTRALIA (Huge circuit goes for miles from one end of town)
> Directions? How do we get there?
Mount Panorama lies on the South West outskirts of Bathurst, NSW (approx 3 hrs drive) NorthWest of Sydney International Airport (along the Great Western Highway). The circuit is literally on the end of the main street of Bathurst. 3 kms from the center of town
Hotels Motels Accommodations nearby?
(within 80 miles)
including
Best Western Coachman's Inn Motel - Bathurst
Hotel Address: Corner Great Western Highway & Oberon Road
Bathurst, NsW 2795 Australia (5 miles from Mt Panorama Circuit)
Sundowner Hotel Bathurst
Hotel Address: 19 Charlotte Street
Bathurst, NsW 2795 Australia (5 miles from Mount Panorama Circuit )
Quality Inn Ambassador International Orange
Hotel Address: 174 Bathurst Street
Orange, NsW 2800 Australia (30 miles from Mount Panorama Circuit )
Best Western Orange Motor Lodge
Hotel Location: 110 Bathurst Road
Orange, NsW 2800 Australia (30 miles from Mount Panorama Circuit, Bathurst, NSW )
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> What's the nearest major airport?
> (BHS) Bathurst Airport (Regional) (10kM KMS)
> Airport Address: PJ Moodle Memorial Drive, Raglan, Bathurst
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> (SYD) Sydney International Airport (380 KMS)
> Find Hotels near Sydney International Airport (SYD)
Airport Website: Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD)- Sydney
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Online Flights and Cars Store. For info about getting from these airports to their respective downtowns visit to and from the airport.
RV Parking and Camping at this track? ???
Camping is permitted - at the Top of the Mountain $20AUD per Adult: $10AUD per Child (Under 12). However, Australian folk law is made of stories from the "top of the mountain" camping, which is definately NOT family oriented. There are other camping sites available that are a little less "noisy", for information / bookings call IMG Canberra +1 (612) 6205 0665.
> Where's the Map?
try whereis.com.au
> How far is Mount Panorama from?:
> Local road work / traffic/ construction?
Traffic conjestion close to the circuit on race days. Can be tiresome to get out after race. Be carefull of Highway Patrol on the roads as they are notorious for speed checks around racetime.
For local road work and traffic delaying stuff check out New South Wales Government Current Construction and Maintenance Projects
> Got the weather and radar?
Local Public Transit
The best way to travel to Mount Panorama Bathurst would be via car because it is so far and you'll find ample parking available at the track. You can get their (almost) but country rail, which is relatively quick and economical, but leaves a 4-5km walk (or taxi cab trip about AUS$6) to the circuit. In Early 2004, adult train tickets cost between AUD$39.60 and AUD$53.90, depending on class of service. The journey typically takes around 3.5 hours. Further information including timetables can be found at Countrylink.info or call +1 (612) 6332 4844
For travel around Sydney, check out this Public Transit Trip Planner. Simply type in your origin point and the address of the circuit (above)
> What's the local newspaper say?
> Who races there?
> V8 Supercars
> The Annual Bathurst 24 Hour Race
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Click link for coming series date / schedule
> Best viewing at Mt. Panorama Circuit:
There are no permanent grandstands on Mount Panorama. Basically there are many viewing areas around the 6km track, but bring your walking shoes, because some of the best are way up the montain (best accessed by car). The best offtrack action (drunken shenanigans) occurs on top of the mountain, whilst best areas for more family oriented visitors would be closer to the pits area. There are plenty of other viewing areas, but bring a nice rug to sit on as they are mainly grassy (in summer dusty) natural inclines.
> Wanna be a volunteer race marshall?
> Want to race in the 24hour?
For around $10,000AUD you can enter a car into the race. Check out the official Bathurst 24-hour Race website
Other revhead Activites
> National Motor Racing Museum (NMRM) is located beside the famous international Mount Panorama motor racing circuit.
> Australia has a vital culture of dirt track & sprintcar racing of all sorts, particularly in regional areas
Other Major Local Sports
> Aussie Rules Football, Aussie Rugby, and they like a little Cricket in that part of the world.
Just out of town
Some 200KM to the South East of Bathurst is Sydney with all it's delights for tourists.
HANDY LINKS
> Who's going to church on Sunday? Places of Worship:
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MISC INFO
... Curency: AUD Australian Dollar - Oanda Exchange Rate Converter
... ATM Locator
...Tipping & Taxes:
> Time Zone: (GMT+10) with daylight saving
> Telephone Info:
... Emergency Number: 000
... U.S. International dialing code is 61
> AC/DC? AC 240V. 2 or 3(with earth) flat pronged plug
> Internet Cafes There's a listing of New South Wales (NSW) Web Access points at Gnomon.com.au
> Local Liquor Laws: Legal Drinking Age in Australia is 18.
Also of Interest
> Mt Panorama Racing circuit Track Map
Related Pages / A few more notes:
> Back in the 19 ... no I won't tell you which decade... I spent a very memorable weekend camping, perched on a mountain, getting sunburnt, learning to consume Australian beer, and watching one of the most phenomenal road races I've ever had the pleasure of witnessing. The big race was called the Hardie-Ferodo 1000 back then. Now there are 2 huge events annually on the Mt. Panorama Circuit, which features a famous corkscrew called "the cutting", more amazing than the oneS at Laguna Seca or phillip island's Lukey Heights
To bring us up to speed and up to date with tips for travel to the Great Australian Race and the circuit that hosts it, I've enlisted the help of grandprixcities contributor, motorsport enthusiast, and Australian club racer, Dane Latham. His contributions include Aussie V8 Supercar destinations, Eastern Creek and Oran Park, as well as Wakefield Park, all of which he's had the oportunity to drive on.
As always, contributions are welcome from anyone with experience of a destination.
If you've been to this "place that hosts a race" before or are going this year, use the contact link right and let me know any tips or tricks you think might benefit a race fan. Every little drop of info can only help.
Have fun on the mountain! One year soon I hope very much to visit it again. Now that I'm older and wiser.
See also my other Australian destination guides, Albert Park/Melbourne, home of the Aussie F1GP and Phillip Island, Victoria, home of the Australian Moto Grand Prix.
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