Chi. Explores
Some of the best places aren't the ones you'll find at the top of a Google search.
Chi. Explores is where we share the cafés, restaurants, walks, shops, experiences and hidden gems worth knowing about across the Central West – recommended by the women who know the region best.
The places you'd tell a friend about.
Share the story behind your work
Help locals connect with the human side of what you do – the why, the people, the heart. It’s simple, free while Chi. Connects grows, and designed to help locals discover the meaning and intention behind your business.
Ly Café, Bathurst
A small café with a mighty presence – Ly Café brings warmth, kindness and community into one heartfelt space. Read more from owner, Nicky…
Norma Joan, Bathurst
A cosy Bathurst favourite built around great food, great wine and proper local pride. We heard from Michael, the heart behind Norma Joan…
The Hub, Bathurst
The Hub is a long‑time Bathurst staple with a steady, familiar rhythm – a space that’s become part of the town’s everyday flow.
Reckless Brewing, Bathurst
Reckless Brewing has that unmistakable Bathurst buzz – lively, warm, a bit eclectic, and instantly welcoming.
Slow Wine Co, Millthorpe
Intimate, warm, and made for slowing down, with delicious tapas-style food and beautifully crafted cool-climate wines.
Monty's Mobile Bar, Bathurst
A premium BYO mobile bar service that brings beautiful, stress‑free beverage service to any event.
Firewater Hotel, Bathurst
The kind of place you slip into for a drink and end up staying because the atmosphere is just that good.
Know somewhere we should explore?
A café that gets the coffee right. A restaurant you keep returning to. A local favourite that's somehow stayed under the radar.
Tell us about it. We’d love to explore it.