Destinations
Parramatta
Things To Do
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Must do
Highlights
World heritage site at Parramatta
Parramatta offers a fascinating insight into early colonial life in Australia. Don’t miss a visit to Old Government House, now one of 11 Australian Convict Sites on the UNESCO World Heritage list.
Events
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- June
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Tuesday 11 June to Saturday 15 June Noel and Gertie
Two of Australia's rising stars
- Sunday 16 June Kristin Berardi Band
- Saturday 29 June to Sunday 30 June Winterfest Sydney Medieval Fair
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- July
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Sunday 7 July An Audience with Queen Elizabeth II - Screening
As a part of Riverside's
- Saturday 20 July The Dreamers Market Winter
About Parramatta
Parramatta is a Sydney city of elegant parks and important historic sites with a vibrant multicultural population. You’ll find cuisines from around the globe and a busy arts scene with major entertainment centre and several artists’ studios.
Take time to explore the city’s major historic sites such as Old Government House, built in 1799, and Hambledon Cottage in the grounds of Elizabeth Farm Estate, home of Australia’s first pastoralists, John and Elizabeth Macarthur. Enjoy a picnic or walk through pretty parks and gardens at Lake Parramatta Reserve or Parramatta Park. The most enjoyable means of transport to Parramatta is by river cat ferry from Circular Quay.
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Bavarian bie cafe, Parramatta
Bavarian bie cafe, Parramatta -
Courtneys brasserie, Parramatta
Courtneys brasserie, Parramatta -
Crinitis to use, Parramatta
Crinitis to use, Parramatta -
Elizabeth farm frontyard, Parramatta
Elizabeth farm frontyard, Parramatta -
Elizabeth farm house, Parramatta
Elizabeth farm house, Parramatta -
Riverside, Parramatta
Riverside, Parramatta -
Riverside theatre, Parramatta
Riverside theatre, Parramatta -
Theater, Parramatta
Theater, Parramatta -
Wharf, Parramatta
Wharf, Parramatta -
Hambledon Cottage
Hambledon Cottage in the grounds of Elizabeth Farm Estate. Image 3 Stroke Photography -
Old Government House
Old Government House, National Trust of Australia (NSW) archive, Image R Moore




