Parramatta

Must do

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.

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.

Events

There were no upcoming events for the town of Parramatta. Below is a list of events for the surrounding Sydney West area.

- February
- Sunday 05 Feb 2012 Heritage Train Rides
  Heritage Train Rides every Sunday! Experience a train ride of 50 minutes from historic Thirlmere to Buxton and return aboard a ...
- Sunday 05 Feb 2012 Creative Traders Markets at Picton
- Saturday 11 Feb 2012 Bronzewing Markets at Tahmoor
- Sunday 12 Feb 2012 Appin Market and Car Boot Sale
- March
- Saturday 03 Mar 2012 Thirlmere Festival of Steam
  Take a great steam train day trip from Sydney Central and suburbs to the Thirlmere Festival of Steam. An exciting ...
- Saturday 03 Mar 2012 TARGETS KIDS DAY OUT FESTIVAL with Partners ABC 4 Kids and Kinect XBOX 360
- Saturday 17 Mar 2012 Ingleburn Alive
- Saturday 24 Mar 2012 AFL Sydney Swans vs GWS Giants
- April
- Thursday 05 Apr 2012 Sydney Royal Easter Show
  The Sydney Royal Easter Show celebrates all things Australian from our bush heritage to the vitality of city life. As ...
- Sunday 15 Apr 2012 AnnanRoma - The Flavours of Macarthur Food and Wine Festival
- Saturday 21 Apr 2012 Picton Theatre Groups Beyond The Veil
- Saturday 21 Apr 2012 NSW Caravan Camping 4WD and Holiday Supershow

View all

Gallery

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