Natural Attractions

Enjoy an adventurous four-wheel driving trip, filled with opportunities for camping, fishing and exploration on the famous Bathurst Bridle Track.

The Bridle Track was first established as the road between Bathurst and Hill End in the 1800s earning its name from the narrowest sections where hopeful gold miners and settlers had to lead their horses by the bridle. During the mid-1900s the track was expanded into a scenic tourist route along the Macquarie River.

Today the track is a popular four-wheel drive track with 13 campsites along its full length. As of February 2023, the Bridle Track is fully open Via the Monaghans Bluff Bypass. Travel from Bathurst to Hill End Via the Bridle Track is now possible.

Visitors looking to camp along or traverse the Bridle Track can take either the Bathurst entrance and return via Box Ridge Road or take the Bathurst Freemantle Road entrance and continue through to Hill End via Root Hog Road. If taking the Root Hog Road track. The Bridle Track is not suitable for caravans, or camper trailers, only tent camping is advised.