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

- May
- Wednesday 23 May to Friday 25 May 120 Birds
  Choreographed by Liz Lea and featuring dancers Natalie Ayton, Melanie Faydherbede, Liz Lea, Maudave and Miranda Wheen, the Edinburgh Fringe ...
- Until Sunday 27 May Behind the Lines
- June
- Sunday 3 June Sunday on Broadway
  Sunday on Broadway brings the magic of Broadway to Riverside Theatres for one special performance with the concert. Under the ...
- Tuesday 5 June to Saturday 9 June I Love You, Bro
- Thursday 21 June to Saturday 23 June The Land of Yes and the Land of No
- July
- Monday 2 July to Tuesday 3 July Winterfest
  *** Latest event details are yet to be confirmed ***Watch the combat, cheer for your favourite knights, have a go at &...
- Tuesday 24 July to Saturday 28 July Syncopation - Riverside Theatres

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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