Month: March 2018

The Sydney Olympic Park, home to the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games has lived on through the years and has become a thriving entertainment and business district in the west of Sydney.

The complex hosts anything from sports to concerts to the annual Royal Sydney Easter Show. During sporting seasons, the Park is a popular venue for state, national and even international sporting events, particularly basketball, rugby, soccer. If your sporting interests extend past rugby and soccer, the Sydney Olympic Park also hosts BMX, archery, indoor handle and skateboarding. Whether you wish to rent the venues to hone your own skills or your teams, there is something for every sporting fan and budding athlete to enjoy.

Not only does this complex host sporting events but music and entertainment as well. From huge international acts such as Justin Bieber, Beyonce, Santana or Andre Rieau to local artists at huge music festivals, there is never a shortage of concerts at the Sydney Olympic Park. Some entertainment options offered at Sydney Olympic Park include food festivals, international film festivals and comedy events.

For those that wish to visit the Sydney Olympic park away from the buzz of sporting events or concerts, there are a huge range of culinary experiences to enjoy for every taste and budget. Anything from sushi, steak, Italian or Thai is available. We recommending ending the night right with a nightcap at the world class bars and pubs on offer, whether you are looking for a chic cocktail bar or relaxed pub, you’ll find something to suit your taste.

Parramatta was one of the first cities in Australia to be colonised in the 17th century resulting in a rich history that can be discovered today. Whether you are interested in a historical walk, discovering historical architecture or simply learning about another piece of Australian history, you can find it all at Parramatta.

The best place to start for any interested historian is the Heritage Centre, located at 346 Church St., which is the heart of the CBD. At this centre you will be able to find archival records, references, genealogy resources and knowledgeable staff to help with any enquiries.

For those that want to simply start their historical tour on their own, we’ve rounded up a list of some of the best historical sites in Parramatta to visit and why.

For a look at daily colonial life, Elizabeth Farm is a great destination. Built in 1793, Elizabeth farm is one of the few examples of early Australian colonial bungalows. Once a home to John and Elizabeth Macarthur, wool industry pioneers, the farm is now a museum open to the public. Enjoy an interactive historical experience, talk a walk through the lush garden or bring kids along for a ‘Colonial Kids At Work And Play’ event, where they can dress up in colonial attire and engage in colonial experiences.

The Old Government House, initially built in 1790 offers a glimpse at the political history of Parramatta. In 1799 Governor John Hunter built over the original structure, further extensions and renovations occurred in 1815 by Governor and Mrs Macquarie, who are responsible for the current appearance of the building today. The house displays recreated furniture both true to the time period and reflect Mrs Macquarie own personal taste, a true look into important figures in Parramatta history.

For a peek into Parramatta’s military history, the Lancer Barracks, Australia’s oldest mainland military barracks has a wide range of artefacts from the colonial period. Built in 1885, the soldiers of the Lancer Barracks were the first in Australia to enter active service in the 1899 Boer War. This museum provides an insight to the development of weaponry and the Australian military as it is today.