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Parramatta bushwalks
Looking for a healthy way to unwind? Escape the frenetic pace of city living with these stellar walks, which will put you in touch with nature and bring you back to yourself. 
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Outdoor fun for kids in Parramatta
From outdoor adventures, water play and plenty of hands-on history, it’s no wonder that exploring the City of Parramatta is a must-do for families.
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Best of Parramatta Square eateries
Sydney’s most anticipated new destination, Parramatta Square is home to some amazing restaurants with a range of international cuisines on the menu.
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Best burger spots in Parramatta CBD
Whether you’re looking for an over-the-top, indulgent burger or a healthier alternative, you will find the burger of your dreams at Parramatta.
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Family Fun

Parramatta has so many fun things to see and do for families. Explore what Parramatta's got going on for kids of all ages.

Nature & Parks

With so many parks, bushland, flora and fauna to discover, Parramatta has plenty of beautiful places to get into nature.

Neighbourhoods

Connected to the Parramatta CBD is a diverse range of friendly neighbourhoods with plenty of local gems to explore. 

Arts & Culture

Parramatta is a multicultural mosaic with so many stories to tell. An artistic hub where people create and inspire, we are bursting with energy and live life full colour.

Shopping & Markets

Shop til you drop in Parramatta, from our mega Westfield to our Farmers' Markets, to our quirky independent local stores. There's something for everyone!

Museums

Engage with history, science and culture at our museums. With construction on our world-class Powerhouse Museum to be completed in 2023, Parramatta will be home to the biggest museum in NSW.

Nightlife

Parramatta's nightlife is thriving. Light up your night at one of our buzzing bars and pubs, come to a festival or support local talent with our growing live music scene.

Wellness & Relaxation

Revitalise your mind, body and spirit with what Parramatta's wellness and relaxation activities.
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Eat and Drink

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Restaurants & Cafes

A foodie hub, Parramatta has so many amazing restaurants and cafes to explore with cuisines from around the world. Let us help you decide where to go for breakfast, lunch and dinner!

Bars & Pubs

Eat, drink and be merry at Parramatta's range of bars and pubs. In the Parramatta LGA there are watering holes to suit every occasion.

Cheap Eats

Affordable food is back on the menu with these top picks for cheap eats in Parramatta for breakfast, lunch and dinner. 

Sweets & Desserts

If you have a sweet tooth or fancy a pick-me-up, we've got you covered with our local sweets and dessert eateries.

Top Picks

We've done the research and picked a selection of the best of the bunch when it comes to finding amazing places to eat and things to see and do.
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Sports & Recreation

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Universal Fitness

Bankwest Stadium

Sydney Showground AKA GIANTS Stadium

Aquatic and Leisure Centre

Stadium Australia

Aquatic Centre Sydney Olympic Park
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History & Heritage

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Historical Places

A central meeting place for the Burramattagal people for more than 60,000 years, an ancient heartbeat now drives a new vitality and energy into our historical places in Parramatta.

Tours

Explore Parramatta on foot with a knowledgeable tour guide to learn more about the history, stories and cultures of the City and its surrounds.

Museums

Engage with history, science and culture at our museums. With construction on our world-class Powerhouse Museum to be completed in 2023, Parramatta will be home to the biggest museum in NSW.
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September 23 2021
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History and Heritage | Mini-documentaries

Foundations: Deep Foundations in Deep Time

Explore the geology and palaeontology of Parramatta stretching back 300 million years, from its split from Antarctica, to flourishing life by the Parramatta River.
September 23 2021
1 min read
History and Heritage | Mini-documentaries

Foundations: Dead Set Legends

Discover who’s buried beneath the grounds of Parramatta as Dan Ilic is joined by Historian Judith Dunn in St Johns Cemetery.
September 23 2021
1 min read
History and Heritage | Mini-documentaries

Foundations: Parramatta Pandemics

Dan Ilic delves into the past with a look at traditional plant medicines used by Darug people, explores archives of the 1919 influenza pandemic in Parramatta, and speaks to an expert from the Westmead Institute about Covid-19. 
September 23 2021
1 min read
History and Heritage | Mini-documentaries

Foundations: Parramatta’s Pantry

Take a lot at Parramatta’s pantry throughout the ages with Dan Ilic and Uncle Chris Tobin.
September 3 2021
4 mins read
See and Do | Shopping and Markets

7 great ways to be plastic-free

Did you know plastic bottles are estimated to require approximately 450 years to decompose in a landfill? Be part of the solution and work together to a plastic-free lifestyle, creating new habits to avoid single-use plastic.
September 3 2021
1 min read
See and Do | Nature and Parks

Get hooked on nature

With over 350 parks and reserves in Parramatta, we are spoilt for choice when it comes to bushwalks. Watch the first two in the Connect with nature video series.
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City of Parramatta Council acknowledges the Darug people who are the traditional custodians of the land of Parramatta. Council pays respect to the elders past and present of the Darug nation and extends that respect to other Aboriginal people visiting this site.