Parramatta

Original site of the Kings School.

This house was built by James Houison in the 1840s.

This was built in the year 1889 to resemble the famous... “ Santa Maria Del Fiore” (The Florence Cathedral – Our lady of the Flower) in Florence Italy. It is now Liana's Restaurant (see Eat below).

Located at the corner of George & Marsdens Streets, Parramatta The hotel was licensed and founded in 1796 and is the oldest hotel in Australia still functioning.

Includes the Tudor Gatehouses on Macquarie St and George St, Governor's Bath House, Old Dairy and Boer War Memorial. There is also a substantial cycling track, and walks. The park has two restaurants, the upmarket Lachlans, located within Old Government House and the less-expensive Parramatta Park cafe on the river. The park includes historical buildings, the Rumsey Rose Garden, which has a significant heritage rose display, Wisteria Gardens, which are part of Cumberland Hospital (and are only open to the public for the last 2 weeks in September and may be entered either through the park or the hospital), and Murray Gardens, a small garden next to O'Connell Street and the Tudor Gate House.

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.

It was named after Prince Alfred who visited the colony in 1867. It was the site of the colony's first gaol. Today it is a shaded, open space taking up one city block close to the centre of Parramatta. Community events are held here.

A dam and popular recreation spot formed by damming one of the creeks which flows into the Parramatta River. Open for swimming on certain Council-sponsored event days. A few bushwalks to choose from around the lake.

This park contains Richie Benaud Oval, which is named after one of Australia's most famous cricketers who grew up in the area.

Australia’s oldest Christian cemetery. The oldest surviving grave is Henry Dodd (1791). The Reverend Samuel Marsden is also interred here.

Contains the grave of noted explorer Gregory Blaxland, who led the first expedition across the Blue Mountains.

Land grants were made in 1839 and 1849 to establish Presbyterian and Baptist cemeteries which soon expanded to include burials for other denominations. Regular tours are held by the Friends Of Mays Hill Cemetery.

This is the cathedral church for the catholic diocese of Parramatta, which stretches from Granville in the east to Mount Victoria in the west. Although the cathedral was only built in the 1930s it is interesting because it was burnt down in 1995 and rebulit in 2003. The new cathedral incorporates the old church with a new wing designed by Romaldo Giurgola who designed Australia's Parliament House in Canberra.

The cathedral was built over many years but work commenced at the time of Governor Macquarie. It is Australia's oldest continually functioning church. There is a tour of the chapel available on Thursdays and Fridays. Services are conducted in four languages: English, Mandarin, Cantonese and Farsi (Persian).

It was completed in 1847 and is of a "Victorian Academic Gothic" style of architecture.

It was built as a Methodist church. It was completed in 1885 it was dedicated to Samuel Leigh, the first Methodist Minister in Parramatta.

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.

Mays Hill. The temple is dedicated to the Tamil Hindu deity.

Built in classical Ottoman style, the Sunni mosque is mainly used by Western Sydney's Turkish community.

The first Hindu temple of Australia. Constructed in 1977, its growth reflects the increasingly multicultural landscape of the Parramatta area.

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.

A pedestrian bridge over the Parramatta river.

Church Street. This bridge is the most famous, and is one of the oldest in Australia. It was built by the colony's first superintendent of bridges (David Lennox) in the 1830s. It is on the site of the first recorded crossing point on the Parramatta River. The bridge has been classified by the National Trust. See Riverside walk below.

Named after a famous Australian asbestos victims rights campaigner.

Download the podcasts here, walk along the riverbank and experience life in the 1800s

Download the podcasts hereand walk through Governor Macquarie's Parramatta. This was developed as part of the Lachlan Macquarie Bi-Centenary in 2010

A walk through Harris Park passing many of the historical sights of the area such as Experiment Farm, Elizabeth Farm and Hambledon Cottage. Best to start the walk at the Parramatta ferry wharf, and follow the signs, or print out the map before you start, or continue on from the Riverside Walk above.

A popular Sydney theatre, showing a mix of amateur productions and professional shows. Ticket prices usually compare favourable with the downtown theatres.

An artists studio with an Art Gallery.

Has a permanent exhibition on the Burramatta Aboriginal people as well as temporary exhibitions on the settlement of the Area

Home to the local Parramatta Eels rugby league team and Western Sydney Wanderers football team. Games on every second weekend during the winter (Eels) and summer (Wanderers). The stadium has a capacity of 30,000.

Home of the Golden Slipper, the world's richest race for two year olds ($3.5m) held in April. Also regular race meetings throughout the year.

Home of monster trucks and demolition derbies.