🌿 A ripper spot in Bathurst to chill with the fam, enjoy blooms, ducks and a cheeky bat or two!

Machattie Park Bathurst - Historic Gardens & Family Relaxation Spot - Main park image showing the beautiful facilities and surroundings

Machattie Park in Bathurst is a beautifully maintained, historic city park perfect for families and couples looking for a peaceful arvo. Highlights include stunning begonia gardens, a fernery, a duck and koi carp pond, and plenty of shady spots under large old pine trees. The park offers clean public toilets, water fountains, picnic tables, and easy on-street parking nearby. Visitors enjoy relaxing walks, spotting wildlife like ducks, possums, and the famous bats, and soaking in the vintage charm of this Victorian-era green space. It’s ideal for a quiet lunch, a gentle stroll, or a nature-filled family outing.

📍 Park Information

📍 Address	William St & Keppel St, Bathurst NSW 2795, Australia
📞 Phone	+61 2 6333 6111
🌐 Website	Website
⭐ Rating	4.5/5 (766 reviews)
🏙️ City	Bathurst
🗺️ Coordinates	Google Map Link
🏗️ Facilities	playground public toilets bbq picnic shelter parking bubbler duck pond

🕐 Opening Hours

Day	Hours
Wednesday	Open 24 hours
Thursday	Open 24 hours
Friday	Open 24 hours
Saturday	Open 24 hours
Sunday	Open 24 hours
Monday	Open 24 hours
Tuesday	Open 24 hours

⭐ What Makes This Park Special

Family Playground Fun ✅

Machattie Park is a top spot for families with kids, offering a playground where little ones can have a good run around. The duck and koi carp pond adds an extra bit of magic for the young ones who love spotting wildlife. Plenty of grassy areas provide safe spaces for kids to roll around or enjoy a picnic with the family. While some parts of the park are temporarily closed, the open areas still offer a relaxing and safe environment for a family arvo. Parents will appreciate the clean public toilets and bubblers handy for keeping the kids refreshed.

Beautiful Views That'll Take Your Breath Away 🌅

If you’re after a peaceful spot with stunning natural beauty, Machattie Park won’t disappoint. The begonia garden is a standout, bursting with vibrant blooms that brighten up the park. The fernery and the fountain add to the vintage charm, while the large old pine trees provide plenty of shade and a calming atmosphere. Visitors love wandering the wide, open grassy areas and soaking in the tranquil vibe. The park’s historic design and well-maintained gardens make it a perfect place for a quiet read or a leisurely stroll, especially during the peaceful evening hours.

Wildlife Wonders 🦘

Machattie Park is a bit of a wildlife haven right in the heart of Bathurst. You’ll spot ducks and koi carp in the pond, possums scurrying around in the evening, and a whole lot of bats roosting in the trees. The bats are a unique feature here, with hundreds living in the canopy, which can be quite a sight (and sound) if you’re lucky to catch them. Just a heads up, some visitors find the bats a bit noisy and prefer shorter visits, but they’re part of the park’s charm and natural ecosystem.

Easy Access & Amenities 🚗

Getting to Machattie Park is pretty straightforward with plenty of on-street parking around, though some spots have 1-2 hour limits during business hours. Longer parking is available in nearby blocks, so just be mindful of the signs. The park boasts clean and well-maintained public toilets, including accessible facilities, which is a big win for families and older visitors. Water bubblers and picnic shelters make it easy to stay hydrated and enjoy a bite to eat. It’s a great spot to stop for lunch or a quick brekkie with shops nearby for a coffee run.

Peaceful Picnic & Chill Zones 🏖️

Machattie Park is a beaut place to just kick back and relax, whether you’re after a quiet spot for a read or a peaceful picnic with your mate. The shady areas under the big pine trees are perfect for escaping the arvo sun, and the well-kept gardens add to the calming vibe. The bandstand and fountain give the park a classic feel, making it a lovely backdrop for a chilled day out. It’s also LGBTQ friendly and a popular spot for couples to enjoy a quiet lunch or a romantic stroll.

💬 What Visitors Are Saying

Very well maintained. The begonia garden is stunning.
Nice Park with water fountains, fern house, duck and koi carp pond. And clean toilet facilities.
A great place to relax. Clean public toilets, A great place for children or walk your dog 🐕
The memorial is spacious and quiet, it is well maintained and beautiful, it is also very clean.
Machattie Park is a delight of trees, flowers, bird life, bees, water fountains, a pond with koi.
Parts of the park was closed. It has beautiful autumn colors but couldn't get in.
At night the possums are great to watch as they scurry from tree to tree.
A lovely little park modelled on the city parks of Victorian Britain.
Such a beautiful, relaxing park. Some impressive large old pine trees and plenty of shade.
What a beautiful park! Flowers blooming, grassy area, shops nearby, toilets clean and plentiful.