70 Burkes Road, O'connell NSW 2795, Australia
70 Burkes Road is situated in the village of O'Connell, New South Wales, a small community classified by the National Trust of Australia. The village lies on the O'Connell Road, which connects it to Oberon and the surrounding region.
O'Connell is approximately 23 kilometres from the town of Oberon, reachable via O'Connell Road. This gives easy access to Oberon's services while retaining the village’s tranquil atmosphere.
The village sits on the original road between Bathurst and Sydney that was used until 1836, and it was later bypassed by the Great Western Highway. In 1813, explorer George Evans named the surrounding plains after Lieutenant‑Governor Maurice Charles O'Connell, highlighting the area's early exploration history.
Yes, the area includes several heritage listings such as Lindlegreen Barn at 2509 O'Connell Road. Additionally, the former Catholic Church of St Francis of Assisi, built in the 1860s, has been restored as a dwelling, and the Anglican Church of St Thomas remains active.
O'Connell features a historic hotel built in 1865 that serves as a popular meeting place for locals and visitors. The village also retains its Anglican church and the restored former Catholic church, providing cultural and social venues.
The Fish River is crossed at O'Connell on the Bathurst‑to‑Oberon road. It flows north‑west to join the Campbells River, forming the Macquarie River, which is a key waterway for the broader Bathurst region.
