Parramatta Council

Parramatta Council - Sydney

Parramatta is an enchanting travel destination perfect for tourists who appreciate modern attractions coupled with old world charm, located just 24 kilometres from Sydney, Australia.

The word “Parramatta” is aboriginal in origin and it means “the place where eels lie down”. Parramatta is frequently referred to as the "Cradle City" because of the fact that when it was settled it's farms produced enough to feed the entire colony. Originally named Rose Hill, Parramatta was a very successful farming area that has since morphed into the bustling commercial jewel that it is today.

Parramatta is renowned for its vast selection of stores with over 600 retail shops to experience. There are also over 140 restaurants to choose from so as to please just about any palette.

There are lots of fun and entertaining things to do in Parramatta. Take a self-guided walking tour along The Heritage Walk starting from the Charles Street Wharf. Visit the beautiful Parramatta Park and experience the historic buildings and museums. Check out the Old Government House, Australia’s oldest public building which is furnished with an exquisite collection of authentic 19th century furniture.

Elizabeth Farm is a terrific attraction and has the distinction of being the oldest home in Australia along with gardens that were actually laid out in 1830. Here you’ll find many interesting and fascinating botanic specimens.

Experimental Farm is a museum that was originally designed for farming research. It was the very first land grant by the Crown of Australia.

Visit Parramatta soon! You’ll be glad that you did.