Attractions in Parramatta Region

The Parramatta region in New South Wales offers a variety of attractions catering to different interests. Some of the top attractions to visit include Parramatta Square, a bustling public space with shopping, dining, and entertainment options, and Riverside Theatres, a performing arts complex showcasing various performances like theatre, dance, and comedy. The River Valley Cycleway provides a scenic route for cycling enthusiasts along the Parramatta River, while Parramatta Park's UNESCO World Heritage sites offer insight into Australia's colonial history. Additionally, Lake Parramatta is a picturesque spot for picnics and leisurely strolls, and CommBank Stadium hosts various sporting events like rugby and football matches.

For those interested in museums, the Powerhouse Museum (MAAS) displays a diverse range of exhibits encompassing science, technology, and design. Nature lovers can explore the Arrunga Bardo Aboriginal Bush Food Garden within Lake Parramatta Reserve, showcasing native Australian plants and traditional bush food use. The Aboriginal Interpretive Pathway is a walking trail along the Parramatta River Foreshore highlighting the area's Aboriginal history. Balaka Falls, a hidden waterfall in Hunts Creek Reserve, is perfect for nature lovers and photographers. After exploring these attractions, visitors can head to Harris Park for authentic Indian cuisine on Wigram Street, known as the 'Little India' of Sydney.

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Bicentennial Park

Sydney Olympic Park

Located in Sydney Olympic Park, Bicentennial Park is a 40-hectare natural heritage site on the shores of Homebush Bay.

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Brickpit Ring Walk

Sydney Olympic Park

The Brickpit Ring Walk is a unique urban nature park and walkway located in the Bicentennial Park of Sydney Olympic Park, in western Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.

Codered Laser Skirmish

Rosehill

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Lake Parramatta Reserve and recreation area

North Parramatta

Lake Parramatta Reserve And Recreation Area is a natural attraction located 2 kilometres from Parramatta CBD.

Little Coogee

Parramatta

Little Coogee Parramatta is a charming swimming and picnic spot located near the Parramatta River in New South Wales, Australia.

Parramatta Park

Parramatta

Parramatta Park, located in Western Sydney, Australia, is a vast urban park and historical landmark spanning over 99.5 hectares.

Parramatta River Cycleway

Parramatta

The Parramatta River Cycleway is a 15-kilometre scenic route in Sydney, Australia that runs along the Parramatta River.

St John's Anglican Cathedral

Churches & Cathedrals | Parramatta

Visit the oldest continuous Christian services site in NSW, with towers dating back to 1815, and a body of the church constructed in the 1850s.

Accor Stadium

Sydney Olympic Park

Experience the unique thrill of watching five professional sports – rugby league, rugby union, Australian rules, football and cricket – in the electrifying atmosphere of Accor Stadium, capable of seating up to 80,000 cheering spectators.

Armory Gallery

Art Galleries, Paintings, Drawings | Sydney Olympic Park

Part of the Newington Armory campus, the Armory Gallery is located in Building 18 near the Parramatta River and is one of the largest armory stores built before World War II.

Brislington Medical and Nursing Museum

Medical and Healthcare | Parramatta

Brislington, an elegant Georgian building, stands on the corner of George and Marsden Streets in Parramatta.

Burnside Museum

Local History | North Parramatta

The Burnside Museum is a Local History museum located in Larrakeyah, NSW.

CommBank Stadium

Parramatta

Western Sydney Stadium, commercially known as CommBank Stadium, is a multi-purpose rectangular stadium in Parramatta, within the Greater Western Sydney region, approximately 24 km (15 mi) west of Sydney CBD. It replaced the demolished Parramatta Stadium (1986) which in turn was built on the site of the old Cumberland Oval, home ground to the Parramatta Eels since 1947. The current stadium opened in April 2019 and has a 30,000 seat capacity.

Elizabeth Farm

Farmhouses | Rosehill

Elizabeth Farm is an historic estate located in Rosehill, a suburb of Sydney, New South Wales. Elizabeth Farm was the family home of wool pioneer, John and his wife Elizabeth Macarthur.

Experiment Farm Cottage

Farmhouses | Harris Park

Experiment Farm Cottage is a heritage-listed former farm and residence and now house museum. It is one of Australia's oldest standing residences, being built in c.1834.

Female Orphan School

Schools | Parramatta

The Orphan Women's School (1813) on Western Sydney University's Parramatta campus is one of the most important heritage sites in New South Wales.

Governor's Bath House

Government Buildings | Parramatta

The Old Government House is a Grade II listed former 'country residence' used by the first ten governors of New South Wales between 1800 and 1847, located in Parramatta Park in Parramatta, NSW.

H.M.A.S Parramatta Memorial

Memorials and Monuments | Parramatta

To mark the 80th anniversary of this day, the Parramatta Memorial Sub-Section of the Naval Association of Australia (NAAPM) will hold a memorial service to commemorate the 138 men of H.M.A.S.

Hambledon Cottage

Houses | Parramatta

Hambledon Cottage is a heritage-listed former residence and now house museum at 47 Hassall Street, Harris Park, City of Parramatta, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.

John Macarthur's Hambledon Cottage Museum

Houses | Parramatta

John Macarthur's Hambledon Cottage Museum is home to the Parramatta and District Historical Society, founded in 1913.

Lancer Barracks

Houses, Military | Parramatta

Lancer Barracks is a historic military facility and grounds in Parramatta, New South Wales, Australia.

Lucy Osburn-Nightingale Museum

Local History, Medical and Healthcare | Northmead

The Lucy Osburn-Nightingale Museum is a Medical and Healthcare and Local History museum located in Northmead, NSW.

New South Wales Hall of Champions

Sports | Sydney Olympic Park

The New South Wales Hall of Champions is a museum on Australia Avenue, Sydney Olympic Park, New South Wales, Australia.

New South Wales Lancers Memorial Museum

Memorials and Monuments, Military | Parramatta

The NSW Lancers Memorial Museum commemorates the history of the NSW Lancers, Australian Light Horse, Cavalry and the Armoured Corps.

Newington Armory - Sydney Olympic Park

Memorials and Monuments | Sydney Olympic Park

Formerly the Royal Australian Naval Armament Depot (RANAD), Newington Armory has over 100 historic buildings of various eras and types set in 52 hectares of riverside countryside.