Top Things to do in Parramatta
Top 10 Sights & Landmarks in Parramatta, New South Wales
Discover the best top things to do in Parramatta, Australia including Our Lady of Lebanon Cathedral, Old Government House, St Patrick's Cathedral, Sydney Speedway, Lake Parramatta Reserve, Hambledon Cottage, St. John's Cemetery, Bankwest Stadium, Philip Ruddock Heritage Centre, St Johns Anglican Cathedral.
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1. Our Lady of Lebanon Cathedral
2. 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.
3. 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
4. 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.
5. 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!!
6. 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.
7. St. John's Cemetery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 11 reviews
Australia's oldest surviving European cemetery (1790). The final resting place of Dicky Bennelong and 50+ First Fleeters.
Reviewed By Albywon - Sydney, Australia
Including Australia's first public funeral (First Fleeter Henry Dodd). Tidily kept and all headstones in aged original condition. History summary at the O'Connell Street entrance. Historicallt significant site worthy of your visit 2126
8. Bankwest Stadium
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 29 reviews
Bankwest Stadium is a new 30,000 seat stadium in Parramatta made for the fans. The stadium will bring fans closer to the action than ever before in Australia. The new stadium will feature the steepest grandstands in Australia. Bringing fans close to the action and creating an awesome live event experience.
Reviewed By Dan74D - Schofields, Australia
Located in Parramatta - First experience watching the NRL at this stadium. Parramatta vs St George. The seating was fantastic. Given the structure of the stadium I feel there is no real disadvantage to sitting in any location throughout the stadium. The facilities were clean and spacious and the food and bars were plentiful so the queues were not actually too long. My experience was made better by the fact that St George did win this game.
9. Philip Ruddock Heritage Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By Kirkcaldylad - North Lanarkshire, United Kingdom
Almost hidden away under the V Tower and the V-Crown Hotel is an open archeological site of the foundations of a convict hut and it is superbly displayed and explained. The site can be looked down on from the street level and there is a door into the Philip Ruddock Heritage Centre that leads to a lift and stairs down to the site level. There are excellent descriptive boards and glass fronted cases with artefacts found during the dig. All credit to the city ands developers for saving and displaying the site. It is a fascinating insight into early colonial and Parramatta life.
10. St Johns Anglican Cathedral
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 20 reviews
The site of the oldest continuous Christian services in NSW. Towers date from 1815, convict built. body of church 1850's. First church of Rev Samuel Marsden. Open every week day from 10 am to 2pm with guides in attendance. Also all day sunday for services
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