Bathurst

Contact CSU in Bathurst

General Enquiries:

(02) 6338 4000

Charles Sturt University
Panorama Avenue
BATHURST NSW

Facsimile: + 61 2 6331 9634

Campus postal address:

Panorama Avenue
BATHURST NSW 2795
Australia

Security & emergency contacts:

In case of emergency, campus can be contacted on

• Externally: (02) 6338 4999
• Internally: 84999

Library

(02) 6338 4723

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Campus facilities

CSU's Bathurst campus has excellent facilities including:

• computerised lecture theatres
• networked library and 24-hour Learning Commons
• wireless internet connection in hotspot locations
• sporting and recreational facilities, with a state-of-the-art gymnasium
• new biochemistry laboratory
• state-of-the-art technical, exercise and sports science and nursing laboratories industry standard media centre with broadcasting by Radio Station 2MCE-FM
• television studios and editing suites
• post office and mini-market

Accommodation

Students can choose between catered and self-catered accommodation options on campus.

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History of CSU in Bathurst

The history of Bathurst Campus dates back to 1895 with the establishment of the Bathurst Experiment Farm. The Bathurst Teachers' College was established on the site of the Bathurst Experiment Farm. The first students commenced their training on 12 March 1951, although the College was not officially opened until 9 November 1951.

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Bathurst - the city

City population:

37,000

Public transport

• 40 minutes by plane to Sydney
• 2.5 hours by car to Sydney
• 3 hours by train to Sydney
• 3.5 hours by car to Canberra

Temperature

• Average max in Summer: 27 degrees Celsius
• Average max in Winter: 12 degrees Celsius

Recreation

• There are numerous tennis courts, two golf courses (one on campus), squash courts, swimming pools, aquatic centre, gymnasiums, ten pin bowling, indoor sporting complex and indoor basketball stadium, cinemas, numerous museums and art galleries.

Schools

• 6 high schools, 15 primary schools and 9 childcare centres

Just a 2.5 hours drive from Sydney, Bathurst has a population of around 37,000. It is a cosmopolitan city with a vibrant arts community, excellent sporting facilities and a variety of restaurants and cafes, yet it retains the charm of spectacular scenery and a closeness to nature that is lost in so many urban settings.

From stunning bushwalks and swimming holes, wineries, shopping and festivals, to the world famous Mount Panorama motor racing circuit, Bathurst offers attractions for visitors all year around. Warm summers are punctuated by clear, crisp winters with occasional snow and stunning Spring and Autumn displays of colour.

Bathurst has a proud sporting history, with vigorous competitions in many sports including rugby league, rugby union, soccer, hockey, netball and cricket and a myriad of social and cultural activities to sink your teeth into.

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