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This is the first place that Governor Phillip landed in Parramatta and is included on the Harris Farm Heritage walk. It also incorporates the memorials to all the ships from the Royal Australian Navy that have borne the name HMAS Parramatta and has the stern of the first HMAS Parramatta. The bow is at Garden Island, around 30 km towards the heads. Catch the ferry to see both ends in one day.
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Hambledon Cottage, a Colonial Georgian cottage "cottage ornee", was built by John Macarthur in 1824 and formed part of the Elizabeth Farm estate. Furnished to depict 19th-century lifestyles.
Macarthur Street near its junction with George Street. The bridge was built in 1885. It is supported by large sandstone piers and was a significant bridge construction when built. See Riverside walk below.
The church was built in 1970. It is home of Sydney's Maronite Catholic community. The church is adorned with a 5 metre high statue of the Virgin Mary. The statue has caused much controversy and was replaced by the current smaller statue in 1980.
Commenced in 1793, Elizabeth Farm contains part of the oldest surviving European building in Australia, built as the home of John and Elizabeth Macarthur. As such, it was the birthplace of the Australian wool industry and was an important social, political and cultural centre of the early colony. Elizabeth Farm's deep shady verandahs (inspired by colonial homes in India) became the prototype for the Australian homestead. The interiors contain reproductions of furniture, portraits and objects belonging to the Macarthurs, allowing a 'hands-on' experience of early 19th century life. Elizabeth Farm is situated in a recreated 1830s garden and contains early plants from the Macarthurs' time.
First private farm in Australia, set up as an experiment to see if the colony could become self-sufficient.
Parramatta. Built in 1831, and now a cafe. Have a coffee, and a slice of history.