O’Connell - NSW

Where, O’Connell Hotel
2408 O’Connell Road, NSW

📅 When

Saturday 11 April – Sunday 12 April 2026

🚗 Getting There

O’Connell is 21 km south‑east of Bathurst.
From Bathurst:

• Head east on Sydney Road (Great Western Highway) for approx. 3.5 km

• Turn south at Kelso into Littlebourne Street

• Continue onto O’Connell Road for approx. 17 km

• The hotel is on the left, opposite Box Flat Road

⛺ Camping

Camping is available in a grassed paddock next to the pub.

📝 Registration

Please register via:

• The featured post at the top of the Australian Campers & Vans Facebook Group
  OR

• This form:
  👉 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSflH-_AenvwkvM75g00UZV0TjIu3SVqhs-0jPip5XosoBp4Tg/viewform

This helps Geoff & Pauline know who is attending.

✉️ Ice Breaker

An ice‑breaker email will be sent two weeks before the event with updated information.
✅ Please confirm your attendance.

🕑 Arrival

Geoff & Pauline will arrive on Friday to set up for the weekend.

💰⚡ Camping Fees & Power

• No camping fees

• No powered sites

💧 Water

There is no potable water at the hotel.
Water is available at:

• Bathurst – corner of Commonwealth & Morrisset Streets

• Oberon – Lowes’ Mount Road & Albion Street (user pays)

🚿🚻 Showers & Toilets

• Free hot showers

• Flushing toilets Available at the pub.

🚽 Dump Points

Nearest dump points:

• Bathurst – corner of Commonwealth & Morrisset Streets

• Oberon – Lowes’ Mount Road & Albion Street

🔥 Campfires

Campfires are allowed only in fireboxes and must be off the ground.

🐕 Dogs

Dogs are welcome 🐾

• Must be on a lead at all times

• Please clean up after your pets

🗑️ Rubbish

Please take all rubbish with you.

🎉 Activities

• Saturday 4:00 pm – Happy hour at the centre of camp
  🍻 Bring drinks and nibbles to share

• Sunday evening – Meal at the pub
  ✅ Tick “Yes” on the form if you wish to join

☕ In Town

• Café located 300 metres from the hotel

🌐 More Information

• Bathurst tourism:
  https://www.bathurstregion.com.au/bathurst-region-villages/oconnell/

• O’Connell history:
  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/O%27Connell,_New_South_Wales

🤝 About the Weekend

Come along and relax with like‑minded people.
Check out camper trailer modifications, share ideas, and enjoy good company.
✅ All camping set‑ups welcome
✅ Day visitors welcome

⚠️ Important

Please remember as always, your safety is your responsibility.