What to do and see in Parramatta, New South Wales: The Best Free Things to do

May 30, 2021 Layne Dawes

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.
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1. St Patrick's Cathedral

1 Marist Pl, Parramatta, New South Wales 2150 Australia +61 2 8839 8400 http://www.stpatscathedral.com.au/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 35 reviews

St Patrick's Cathedral

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

Lackey Street, Parramatta, New South Wales 2150 Australia +61 2 9806 5050 https://www.cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au/sites/council/files/inline-files/LakeParraBrochure.pdf
Excellent
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4.5 based on 214 reviews

Lake Parramatta Reserve

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

346A Church St, Parramatta, New South Wales 2150 Australia +61 2 8839 3311 [email protected] http://www.parracity.nsw.gov.au/play/facilities/visitors_centre
Excellent
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4.5 based on 52 reviews

Parramatta Visitor Information Centre

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

Macquarie St, Parramatta, New South Wales 2150 Australia +61 2 9895 7500 http://www.parrapark.com.au/
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4.5 based on 272 reviews

Parramatta Park

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

Corner of James Ruse Drive and Victoria Road. Parramatta South Campus of Western Sydney University, Rydalmere, Parramatta, New South Wales 2116 Australia +61 2 9685 9210 [email protected] http://www.westernsydney.edu.au/femaleorphanschool
Excellent
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4.5 based on 30 reviews

Female Orphan School and Margaret Whitlam Galleries

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

O'Connell St Aird St, Parramatta, New South Wales 2150 Australia +61 2 9891 0700 [email protected] http://stjohnscemeteryproject.org/
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4.5 based on 11 reviews

St. John's Cemetery

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

Horwood Place Car Park, Parramatta, New South Wales 2150 Australia http://www.facebook.com/Unclekurts/
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4.5 based on 21 reviews

Uncle Kurt's

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

Church St, Parramatta, New South Wales 2150 Australia +61 2 9891 0700 http://www.stjohnscathedral.org.au
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4.0 based on 20 reviews

St Johns Anglican Cathedral

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

387 Church St, Parramatta, New South Wales 2150 Australia +61 2 9683 5637 https://www.facebook.com/royaloakhotel/
Excellent
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4.0 based on 12 reviews

The Royal Oak Hotel, Parramatta

10. Westfield Parramatta

159-175 Church St, Parramatta, New South Wales 2150 Australia +61 2 8892 5200 http://www.westfield.com.au/parramatta
Excellent
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4.0 based on 120 reviews

Westfield Parramatta

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.

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