Top Things to do in Parramatta
Top 10 Budget-friendly Things to do in Parramatta, New South Wales
Discover the best top things to do in Parramatta, Australia including Labyrinth Escape Rooms, Scram Escape Rooms, Old Government House, St Patrick's Cathedral, Sydney Speedway, Lake Parramatta Reserve, Parramatta Visitor Information Centre, Hambledon Cottage, Parramatta Park, Female Orphan School and Margaret Whitlam Galleries.
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1. Labyrinth Escape Rooms
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 172 reviews
Looking for something to do in Parramatta? Always wanted to try an escape room? Tired of trying to find parking in the city? Looking for some quality team building? Why not come down to Labyrinth Escape Rooms where you will need the following: USE YOUR SENSES See how your primal instinct comes into play when you are locked in a room for just one hour. Find and use objects that help you through a range of logic & skills-based tasks. WORK IN TEAMS Partner up and work in teams with a minimum of 2 people and a maximum of 6 people. Your team has just 60 minutes on the clock to escape the room. SOLVE THE PUZZLE Keep your eyes on every detail of the room for clues that will help you to escape. Solve the puzzles and accomplish the mission to escape the room in time!
Reviewed By Kirianaaa - Berlin, Germany
We went here recently with a work group and had such a fantastic time. We did both the Mexican Cartel room and the Insane Asylum rooms and both groups had a great time. Great team bonding activity and so many laughs. And our game master was awesome
2. Scram Escape Rooms
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 125 reviews
Our aim is to entertain and bring you an hour of fun in Sydney by transporting you to a magical world of mischief and mayhem. We challenge you to find, solve and achieve. We are SCRAM Escape Rooms, and we Welcome you to The Wizard Chambers escape game. An Escape Room is a physical adventure game where players are locked in a room and must solve a variety of puzzles in order to escape.
Reviewed By stevenoweis
Shout out to Jess, 10/10 experience in the space room. The puzzle in my opinion was more on the easier side, but I still enjoyed the experience as a first time escaper! Space room is great for beginners!
3. Old Government House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 166 reviews
Reviewed By geographyguy_11
Visiting Australia's oldest public building was a bucket list item for me and my visit to Old Government House was very nice. It is a bit confusing because you have to buy tickets at the back then walk around the front to enter. Nevertheless, inside is like walking back in time as you go through the dining room, drawing room, breakfast room and bedroom which feel like their 19th century occupants are going to come back in at any moment. Upstairs is an exhibition about the wives of the early NSW Governors and other women involved in the House's history which was OK. It is not a huge building but one of massive historical significance so I would heartily recommend making time to come out to Parramatta and see it. An hour is more than enough for a visit of the rooms that are open. My one issue was that I was not offered a discounted joint ticket to go and visit the Experiment Farm Cottage later on as this would have saved me a few dollars. It is also quite a walk from Parramatta station in hot weather so bring plenty of water.
4. St Patrick's Cathedral
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 35 reviews
Reviewed By craftykathy1602 - Sydney, Australia
This wonderful historic church was gutted by fire, and a beautiful job has been done of creating a modern place of peace and worship filled with natural light, encased in the original sandstone facade and stained glass. Perfect for the modern Parramatta in the cradle of modern Australia
5. Sydney Speedway
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 24 reviews
Reviewed By O1586FValans - Melbourne, Australia
Really enjoy Saturday night skids at Sydney Speedway. I first went there in the late seventies and was a regular visitor when I lived in Sydney. On my trips to Sydney I always try to squeeze in a sprintcar show. In fact I will once again be in Sydney for this years opening night on September 30. This is a great value night of family entertainment in a well run venue that the promoters are continually upgrading. Great racing good food offer and easily accessed by car or public transport. Some of the best weekly sprintcar racing outside of the USA.
6. Lake Parramatta Reserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 214 reviews
Reviewed By no1_rabbit - Sydney, Australia
Its so close to Parramatta area, short drive which took less than 5mins. We visited the place on Saturday afternoon around 130pm and was very busy and car park was packed. You can have BBQ, picnic, swim, canoe, paddle boat or bush walk. There are 3 different tracks you can do bush walk, She-Oak track(1.55km) is a easy walk along the lake edge, Banksia track(2.45km) is a moderate walk with uneven surfaces and you walk along the eastern edge taking in views of the lake, Lake Circuit(4.20km) is the most challenging track, some parts are a bit steep climb. We did the She-Oak track and did a bit of the Lake Circuit to explore the rainforest part. There was a cafe that you can order food, drinks and ice cream. We enjoyed the place so much and amazed that is in the middle of Parramatta!!
7. Parramatta Visitor Information Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 52 reviews
The Parramatta Visitor Information Centre’s friendly staff provide a unique starting point for discovering Parramatta - the city that tells the story of Australia. The City of Parramatta’s Hosts & Guides are based here offering a wealth of information to help you to plan your visit in and around Parramatta. Knowledgeable Hosts & Guides are also regularly stationed around the Parramatta CBD to answer any questions you may have with a meet and greet service also operating daily at the ferry wharf. The Visitor Information Centre runs regular Aboriginal programs, heritage, nature based and school holiday programs and educational activities and sits alongside a local research and family history library, Council’s archives and cultural collections. Our programs engage people in authentic historical contexts and nature based experiences, giving customers a better understanding of the past and our rich heritage.
Reviewed By sue_malc2019 - Noosa, Australia
Awesome resource :) Uli took the time to find out our requirements and then planned a really interesting walk around Parramatta for us. Conversation then moved on to our future plans and she helped us plan our campervan trip to Brisbane, providing maps and suggestions of routes and places we might enjoy. There is also a shop with unique and quite beautiful objects - we have kangaroos and koalas for our christmas tree plus aboriginal art work to take home.
8. Hambledon Cottage
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 23 reviews
Reviewed By tamsinh2017 - Sydney, Australia
We were provided with a wonderful guided tour of this historic cottage. Interesting history, beautiful cottage and situated in picturesque gardens.
9. Parramatta Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 272 reviews
Reviewed By M3063SDpamelat
Beautiful park - open spaces, play equipment, bike and walking tracks, historic buildings, ducks on river and cafes - walk from station and rivercat. Plenty of parking. What more could you want?
10. Female Orphan School and Margaret Whitlam Galleries
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 30 reviews
2019: Open Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 10am - 4pm and the first Saturday of the month from 11am - 4pm (excluding public holidays and long weekends). The Female Orphan School (1813) on the Parramatta Campus of Western Sydney University is one of the most significant heritage sites in NSW. Now home to the Whitlam Institute and the Margaret Whitlam Galleries, which exhibit art and social history exhibitions. The complex institutional history of the building is evident throughout. A unique and special place to visit and explore.
Reviewed By craftykathy1602 - Sydney, Australia
Wonderful way of getting a glimpse into Australia's early colonial history. Past Times Tours does excellent and informative visits in this area
