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Whitlam Institute

Galleries, Museums and Collections

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The Whitlam Institute within Western Sydney University is situated in the Female Orphan School on the Parramatta South Campus. The...

The Penitentiary was built to house a 3rd class inmate who was made to undertake Hard Labour

Parramatta Female Factory

Galleries, Museums and Collections Historical Sites and Heritage Locations Landmarks and Buildings

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National Heritage-Listed Parramatta Female Factory (the first purpose gaol for women in Australia) boasts two 1821 Francis Greenway Buildings -...

Birds eye, drone photo view of multiple heritage buildings and grass landscape.

Gunpowder Magazine – Building 20

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations Parks and Gardens

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This building was designed to store gunpowder in barrels. The magazine contains three barrel-vaulted storage chambers; shown externally by the...

History

The Dairy and Rangers Cottages exclusive Guided Tour

Cultural and Theme Tours Customised

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Grab this chance to explore one of Australia’s oldest buildings, part of a World Heritage-listed site. Take an exclusive tour...

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Wharf Pond – River Walk

Natural Attractions Parks and Gardens

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Surrounded by the original landscape of mangroves and swamp oak (casuarina), Wharf Pond is a large freshwater habitat on the...

Burramatta Landscape Trail

Burramatta Landscape Trail

Natural Attractions

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Walk along Parramatta Park's 40,000-year-old Burramatta Landscape Trail, restored to return traditional plants to this ecological niche. Take a walk...

Sydney Olympic Park Sports Centre Hall of Champions

NSW Hall of Champions

Galleries, Museums and Collections

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Located in the Quaycentre, Sydney Olympic Park, the NSW Hall of Champions is a sports museum and hall of fame...

Accor Stadium

Accor Stadium (Stadium Australia)

Entertainment Venues Sports and Recreation Facilities

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Accor Stadium (also known as Stadium Australia) is one of Australia’s premier sport and entertainment venues. Built in 1999 for...

Monster Skatepark

Monster Skatepark

Sports and Recreation Facilities

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Monster Skatepark has the only international ramp facility in Australia with an indoor street course and outdoor vert and mini...

Little Coogee

Little Coogee

Natural Attractions

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Take in Parramatta's natural swimming pool of the 1880s up to the 1950s - Little Coogee. Little Coogee, on the...

Mounted Lancers in nineteenth century uniform frame the restored WW2 Matilda Tank named ACE

NSW Lancers Memorial Museum

Galleries, Museums and Collections Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

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The museum of Australia's oldest, most decorated Regiment in the mainland's oldest (1820), heritage listed barracks. Trace the evolution of...

View of St. John

St Johns Cathedral

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations Landmarks and Buildings

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St. John's Anglican Cathedral is a rather unusual church with twin spires. The site on which the church stands has...

Segway Tours

Segway Sydney Olympic Park – Time Out Adventures

Adventure and Outdoors Tours Half Day or Less Nature and wildlife Sightseeing Tours

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Located at The Newington Armory, Sydney Olympic Park. The Armory is a heritage-listed former Royal Australian Navy armament depot. The...

Flying Trapeze catch

Circus Arts Sydney

Amusement and Theme Parks Sports and Recreation Facilities

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Challenge yourself today with Circus Arts, the original and the best Flying Trapeze company in Sydney! Since 1999, Circus Arts...

Aerial view of two bike riders crossing a bridge on Thredbo Valley track, Kosciuszko National Park

Thredbo Valley Track

Natural Attractions

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Kosciuszko National Park is a mountain bike rider’s paradise, and Thredbo Valley Track is one of its most popular adventures...

The Dairy and Rangers Cottage

The Dairy and Rangers Cottage

Landmarks and Buildings

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Explore one of Australia's oldest colonial sites at The Dairy and Rangers Cottage - one of the 11 Australian Convict...

This engaging tour focuses on interactions between the colonial government and the original inhabita

First Contact – The Imbalance of Power (Aboriginal Cultural Walk)

Cultural and Theme Tours Customised

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Join the experienced guide on this revealing walk to visit significant sites where our shared history unfolded during the first...

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Narawang Wetland

National Parks and Reserves Natural Attractions Parks and Gardens

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This freshwater wetland is 1.6 kilometres in length and acts as a floodplain, absorbing floodwater from Haslams Creek during very...

In-House Protein Bar

Universal Fitness

Sports and Recreation Facilities

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Universal Fitness is a high-end market, five-star offering that provides an exceptional facility and full service for all levels of...

SOPA Archery Centre

Sydney Olympic Park Archery Centre

Sports and Recreation Facilities

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The Sydney Olympic Park Archery Centre was the venue for the Sydney 2000 Olympic and Paralympic Games Archery competition with...

The Crescent

The Crescent

Landmarks and Buildings

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Take in spectacular views of Parramatta River from this ancient natural amphitheatre, and learn about the cultural significance of The...

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Newington Armory – Sydney Olympic Park

Galleries, Museums and Collections Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

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Newington Armory is a special place - formerly the Royal Australian Naval Armament Depot (RANAD), it features over 100 heritage...

Elizabeth Farm

Elizabeth Farm

Galleries, Museums and Collections Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

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Commenced in 1793, Elizabeth Farm contains the oldest surviving European building in Australia. Once home to Elizabeth and John Macarthur,...

Birds Australia Discovery Centre

Birdlife Australia Discovery Centre

Parks and Gardens Zoos, Sanctuaries, Aquariums and Wildlife Parks

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The Discovery Centre houses an extensive bird book library along with an education room to support the community who are...

Building lookout to watch birds.

Waterbird Refuge Bird Hide

Landmarks and Buildings Natural Attractions Parks and Gardens

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An oasis for our feathered and finned inhabitants, Sydney Olympic Park's 10-hectare wetland is a place transformed from human needs...

Westfield Parramatta

Westfield Parramatta

Shopping and Markets

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Westfield Parramatta services one of the largest markets in the country and benefits from the large office workforce employed in...

View of Parramatta River, on the edge is a heritage building and crane..

Olympic Park Wharf Ferry Terminal

Landmarks and Buildings

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Follow the River Walk, and enjoy vistas along the riverside of Mangroves. The Grey Mangroves lining the riverbanks are protected...

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Muru nanga mai, the ‘Dreaming Track’ poem at Badu Mangroves

Parks and Gardens

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Muru nanga mai, the ‘Dreaming Track’, by Lorna Munro, freshwater Wiradjuri poet, and Dharawal interpretation by Shannon Foster, saltwater D’harawal...

Woman enjoying a walk along the banks of the Parramatta River, Parramatta

Parramatta River Walk

Natural Attractions Parks and Gardens

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The Parramatta River Walk is actually a series of linked walks that begin on the northern side of the river...

Hambledon Cottage main entrance welcomes visitors

John Macarthur’s Hambledon Cottage Museum

Galleries, Museums and Collections Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

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John Macarthur's Hambledon Cottage Museum is home to Parramatta and District Historical Society, founded in 1913.Thought-provoking talks from guides to...

Walkabout Gourmet Adventures

Walkabout Gourmet Adventures

Customised Walking and Biking Tours

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Walkabout Gourmet Adventures began operating tours in 1986 and has since gained a reputation for offering quality walking holidays in...

Sydney Showground from undercover

Sydney Showground – Giants Stadium

Sports and Recreation Facilities

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Sydney Showground is the venue and event management business of the Royal Agricultural Society of NSW, a not-for-profit organisation dedicated...

A pathway leading to a grassy hill lookout

Woo-la-ra and the Silverwater Marker

Natural Attractions Parks and Gardens

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Woo-la-ra is two constructed, grassed elevated landforms: the conical Silverwater Marker and the naturalistic hill known as Woo-la-ra. Pedestrian/cycle paths...

Forest trees, camera looking upwards to the sky.

Sydney Turpentine – Ironbark Forest

National Parks and Reserves Natural Attractions Parks and Gardens

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Sydney Turpentine Ironbark Forest is classified as a ‘critically endangered ecological community’ under both state and federal legislation—only 280 hectares...

Old Government House Parramatta

Old Government House Parramatta

Galleries, Museums and Collections Historical Sites and Heritage Locations Landmarks and Buildings

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Standing in 200 acres of parkland overlooking historic Parramatta, Old Government House is Australia's oldest public building. It was the...

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Parramatta Gaol Paranormal Events

Evening Nightlife Tours

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Want an exhilarating event for you and your friends? Join experienced paranormal investigators as they take you through Parramatta Gaol...

Echo Point, Three Sisters, Blue Mountains, Blue Mountains Eco Tours

Blue Mountains Eco Tours

Adventure and Outdoors Tours Customised Evening Extended Full Day Half Day or Less Nature and wildlife Sightseeing Tours Walking and Biking Tours

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Blue Mountains Eco Tours provide small group, 4WD ecological day tours of the Blue Mountains, NSW. Using a luxury Landrover...

Pinot & Picasso Parramatta

Pinot & Picasso Parramatta

Entertainment Venues

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Pinot and Picasso is Australia’s number one Paint and Sip Experience! They have over 70 studios operating around the country....

Splashers Playground

Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre

Sports and Recreation Facilities

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Swim in the Pool of Champions, The Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre was the venue for Sydney 2000 Olympic and...

People enjoying a visit to Pari art gallery, Parramatta

Pari

Galleries, Museums and Collections

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Pari is an artist-run space where people and communities come together to talk, think, learn and do. They believe that...

Multiple First Nations dances performing outdoors on the dance ground.

Murama Dance Ground

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations Parks and Gardens

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The Murama Dance Ground is an installation of the Wangal Walk in the Newington Armory. A place dedicated to healing...

Parramatta Park

Parramatta Park

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations Parks and Gardens Sports and Recreation Facilities

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World Heritage Listed Parramatta Park is a must see for visitors to Sydney. Colonists, convict and free, were first successful...

Boer War Memorial

Boer War Memorial

Landmarks and Buildings

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A local connection for the Boer War and Parramatta in 'The People's Park'. The Boer War Memorial was erected in...

Lake Belvedere

Bicentennial Park

National Parks and Reserves Natural Attractions Parks and Gardens Sports and Recreation Facilities

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Bicentennial Park is a diverse natural park combining the Badu Mangroves wetlands, with 40 hectares of beautiful parklands featuring gentle...

Heritage buildings on the foreshore of Parramatta River

The Proof Yard – 190 Series Building

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations Landmarks and Buildings

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Known as the Proof Area or Proof Yard these buildings were constructed between 1939-1941, during the World War 2 expansion...

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The Hunter Street Gallery of Fine Arts

Galleries, Museums and Collections

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The Hunter Street Gallery of Fine Arts is proud to present exquisite artworks from local artists. It was established in...

Paperbark Playground

Paperbark Playground

Parks and Gardens

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The innovative Paperbark Playground in Parramatta Park interprets the cultural significance of Parramatta Park, while providing an inclusive and exciting...

Grey-headed Flying Fox Camp

Grey-headed Flying-fox Camp

Natural Attractions

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Try and spot the most conspicuous (and threatened) species in Parramatta Park - the Grey-headed Flying-fox. The Grey-headed Flying-fox is...

Lake Parramatta Reserve at sunset

Lake Parramatta Reserve and recreation area

Natural Attractions

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With more than 70 hectares of bushland to explore and only two kilometres from the Parramatta CBD, a visit to...

Water and weir infrastructure

Tidal Weir and Wetlands

Natural Attractions

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Peek through the fenceline, culverts under the pathway connect the wetlands to the tidal waters of the Parramatta River enabling...

George Street and Macquarie Street Gatehouses edit

George Street and Macquarie Street Gatehouses

Landmarks and Buildings

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The Macquarie and George Street gatehouses were built to welcome people to the new Parramatta Park.The 6 gatehouses at Parramatta...

Parramatta River Cycleway

Parramatta River Cycleway

Parks and Gardens Sports and Recreation Facilities

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Take in the scope of Parramatta's natural beauty with the flat surrounds and connected cycleways of Parramatta's CBD and suburbs....

People seated around yarning circle of sandstone blocks.

Yarning Circle at Wangal Walk

Parks and Gardens

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The Yarning Circle at Newington Armory is a place of reflection, a safe space to listen, talk, heal and belong....

Observatory Transit Stones

Observatory Transit Stones

Landmarks and Buildings

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The Transit Stones supported the transit telescope used as a meridian mark for explorer Thomas Mitchell’s first trigonometric survey of...

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Brislington Medical and Nursing Museum

Galleries, Museums and Collections

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Brislington is a gracious Georgian building standing on the corner of George and Marsden Streets in Parramatta. It is the...

Olympic Cauldron at Cathy Freeman Park

Sydney Olympic Park

Parks and Gardens Sports and Recreation Facilities

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Sydney Olympic Park features mangrove boardwalks and bird watching, a children's water playground at the Aquatic Centre, as well as...

Sandstone boulders placed in a circle for people to sit, with tree leaves in foreground of photo.

Murama Healing Space and Wangal Walk

Galleries, Museums and Collections Parks and Gardens

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Murama is a community space for healing, working together and a place for connecting to Country.Explore the collection of public...

Sydney Opera House

Aussie Grand Tours

Full Day Sightseeing Tours

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Aussie Grand Tours a brand of R G Destinations Pty Ltd, a leading DMC / ITO based in Australia. Owners...

Stallholder from Courtney

Parramatta Farmers Market

Shopping and Markets

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Every Wednesday, Centenary Square comes alive with the Parramatta Farmers Market.Come early and enjoy breakfast whilst you shop or come...

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Gold / silver / bronze medal winner plaques – Cathy Freeman Park

Landmarks and Buildings Parks and Gardens

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Many of us will never forget seeing the lighting of the Olympic Cauldron at the start of the Sydney 2000...

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