The historic village of Lake Bathurst dates from 1826 and today stands as an attractive, unspoiled oasis on the Goulburn plains. Located 29 kilometres south of Goulburn, travellers pass through Lake Bathurst en route to Braidwood and Batemans Bay or to Canberra via Bungendore (tourist drive no 8).

The village consists of St. John's Church and Cemetery dating from 1860, several bed and breakfasts and a function centre and tea rooms.