Top Things to do in Parramatta
What to do and see in Parramatta, New South Wales: The Best Free Things to do
Discover the best top things to do in Parramatta, Australia including St Patrick's Cathedral, Lake Parramatta Reserve, Parramatta Visitor Information Centre, Parramatta Park, Female Orphan School and Margaret Whitlam Galleries, St. John's Cemetery, Uncle Kurt's, St Johns Anglican Cathedral, The Royal Oak Hotel, Parramatta, Westfield Parramatta.
Restaurants in Parramatta
1. 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
2. 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!!
3. 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.
4. 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?
5. 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
6. 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
7. Uncle Kurt's
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By 986kyliem - Russell Lea, Australia
Great little hidden gem! Great cocktail list, staff attentive but not intrusive. Definitely worth a visit!
8. 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
9. The Royal Oak Hotel, Parramatta
10. Westfield Parramatta
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 120 reviews
Reviewed By anniebellel - Sydney, Australia
This shopping centre pretty much connects to Parramatta station. Quite a huge place, you will find almost everything for everyone! Clothes for women, men, children, hobby shops, cosmetic stores, travel agency, money exchanger, nail and hair salon, massage parlor, restaurants, cinemas and many more. There are two food courts, the lowest level and the highest level. I highly recommend the top level food court for more selection of food. If you're visiting on a weekend driving here, I recommend to come as early as possible as the car parks can be filled quite fast around lunchtime mark. You have three hours free parking, so keep that in mind! Enough time to go crazy with shopping or even catch a quick movie.
