"Parramatta-Australia's Cradle of European History" Top 5 Page for this destination Parramatta by AHSIMON

Parramatta Travel Guide: 66 reviews and 177 photos

Old Government House - Parramatta Park - Parramatta

From Dreamtime to a New Millennium

Parramatta is a city proud of its heritage, a rich tapestry of the lives and experiences of the legendary, the infamous and ordinary folk alike. From the original Aboriginal inhabitants, the Burramatta people, the early colonists, convicts, free settlers and government officials to the many inhabitants reflecting Sydney's ever-changing vibrant migrant history, it is and always has been a place of new frontiers -a City of Firsts. Heritage is one of Parramatta's greatest strengths as it encourages more and more visitors to experience its "living history".

An underated trip thru History?

Parramatta c1850 - Joseph Lycett

Parramatta is a city proud of its heritage - today it has more heritage listed buildings than The Rocks.

Take a journey through time to experience the history of Parramatta
which laid the foundations of the vibrant city that exists today and discover why Parramatta’s heritage is significant to the Australian nation.
Choose your own path of discovery, or select from three suggested walks that reveal intriguing stories about Parramatta, its places and people.

Sporting Highlights

Whether Rugby League or Horse Racing, Parramatta offers the best available. As well, its proximity (15 minute drive) to the Olympic Stadium at Homebush makes Parramatta an ideal base for the sports minded visitor.

Pros and Cons

Pros:An historic city with great shopping
Cons:Parking can be difficult
In a nutshell:A surprising part of Australia's European history

Last visit to Parramatta: May 2008
Intro Updated Jun 2, 2008
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Reviews (12)

Shop 'til you Drop Things to Do (5)

Parramatta's shopping precinct is becoming world famous!! Here's a recent story - source is Sydney's Sun-Herald -... more travel advice

St John's Church Things to Do (5)

Governor John Hunter laid the original foundation stone for St John’s in 1799. It was not completed until 1803 and... more travel advice

Lancer Barracks Off The Beaten Path (2)

This is "off the beaten track" because its not your normal tourist affraction. Lancer Barracks is evidence of... more travel advice

Experiment Farm Things to Do (5)

Experiment Farm Cottage takes you back to the first years of European settlement in New South Wales. In 1789 Governor... more travel advice

Travelogues (1)

Written Jun 2, 2008

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Parramatta: it's hot to shop

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Comments (5)

Hermanater Jan 7, 2006 at 3:21 PM Report Abuse

Happy birthday downunder. Have a great year
codenamegrasshopper Oct 15, 2005 at 6:33 AM Report Abuse

I never really spent any time in Parramatta - but now I think I should! The next time I make it to your part of the world, I'll make a point of going there to check it out.
sue_stone Jul 9, 2005 at 10:21 AM Report Abuse

Never realised there was so much to do in Parramatta ; ))
aussiedoug Jun 3, 2005 at 7:08 AM Report Abuse

We only live 5 mins or so away from Parramatta so I really should build some tips. Enjoyed yours!
johnny_flash May 21, 2005 at 9:02 PM Report Abuse

Great pages on Parramatta