Things to do in Liverpool: The ultimate guide

The hub of southwest Sydney, Liverpool is set along the Georges River and is one of the city’s fastest growing suburbs. Colourful murals create an art trail through the busy centre and the Liverpool Powerhouse (formerly Casula Powerhouse) showcases the culture and creativity of the local people. The suburb’s rich multicultural mix means you can eat your way around the world, with Balkan bakeries, Iraqi grocery stores, Indian street food and much more. It also has a busy events calendar, with regular festivals, markets and cultural celebrations.

Things to do in Liverpool

Liverpool Sydney beckons with its vibrant multicultural neighbourhoods and intriguing history. Visitors can sample exciting food flavours, venture into pretty parklands and uncover Liverpool’s colonial, military and Indigenous past. Learn Liverpool’s fascinating stories at a free permanent exhibition at Liverpool Regional Museum, or view some of the 85,000 items at the Liverpool City Library (known as Yellamundie, which means Storyteller), do a free workshop or admire an art exhibition.

Outdoor adventures begin at Casula Parklands, with sprawling green spaces, a Sky Walk and Ninja Exercise Course, playgrounds, off-leash dog parks and sheltered spots along the Georges River for picnics. At the nearby state-of-the-art Liverpool Powerhouse, performances and exhibitions run year round. Feel the energy rise trackside or see the spectacle of thoroughbred sales at Warwick Farm Racecourse, where racing takes place across 23 Wednesday afternoons a year in leafy surrounds with a country feel.

Boasting more than 300 stores, Westfield Liverpool is the suburb’s shopping epicentre with Myer, Target, a cinema, food court and more. Bargain hunters gravitate to Liverpool’s outlet, Fashion Spree, where discounted fashion and accessories from 60 brands such as Oroton and Calvin Klein is on offer. For unique finds, head to Church Street or George Street for exquisite Indian jewellery, delicate silk and thrift-shop finds. Every Saturday, fill a tote bag with fresh produce and handmade treasures at Powerhouse Artisans and Growers Market at Liverpool Powerhouse Arts precinct, from 8am.

For a relaxed family outing, try the Liverpool Catholic Club. There’s an impressive two-level indoor playground with climbing structures, slides and a toddler-friendly zone. Grab a drink and relax — the playground is fenced, air conditioned and ideal for rainy days. You’ll also find an Ice Rink inside the adjoining Sports Complex, offering skating days and a fun Ice Disco on Friday and Saturday nights. Indulge in pizza at The Slice of Life and icy treats from Jellyfish Gelato at the Club’s indoor ‘eat street’, The Laneway.

Where to eat in Liverpool

Liverpool’s culture shines through its mix of traditional and modern dining from China, Mexico, Vietnam, Italian, and Afghanistan, to name a few. Here are some locally loved Liverpool eateries:

• Liverpool Supreme Bakery – known for its freshly baked Balkan pastries, such as burek.
• The Kulcha House – casual eatery serving tasty Indian street food and tandoori classics.
• Biang Biang – spicy hand-pulled noodles topped with stewed pork, chicken or eggplant.
• VN Noodle House – affordable Vietnamese comfort food such as fragrant beef pho.
• Street Tucker – Halal-friendly modern Thai in stylish, minimalist space.
• Que Pasa Taco – popular food truck serving flavoursome chicken or minced beef birria tacos.
• El Topo – modern Tex-Mex dishes and unique cocktails in a colourful cantina.

Touted as the new ‘Totti’s of Western Sydney’, Unica Dining puts a contemporary twist on Italian favourites. Think puffy flatbread with oregano salt, silky prosciutto and rigatoni alla vodka. For a casual family pitstop, Hello Moose Cafe, has a 100% halal brunch menu, tempting kid-friendly dishes and play area.

A 19th century heritage mill in Liverpool has been transformed into Western Sydney’s best long lunch venue. The Paper Mill is home to three restaurants and a chic cocktail bar inside the sprawling space with room for up to 600 people. Choose from Italian at Ana’s Kitchen, steak and seafood at The Vault, or Middle Eastern at Al Aseel.

Events in Liverpool

Every month, crowds descend on Macquarie Mall for the Most Blessed Nights Street Food Market, a unique celebration of community, culture, and culinary craft. It’s part of the Liverpool City Council’s ‘Experience the World Series’, which also hosts Eurofest, a winter wonderland night market in Bigge Park, and Starry Sari Night, a lively event in Liverpool’s ‘Little India’ on George Street. Liverpool has a three-day Lanterns and Lights Festival each February, which celebrates local Asian food vendors with market stalls, roving performers and glowing lanterns.

Where to stay in Liverpool

• Mercure Sydney Liverpool – adjacent to the Liverpool Catholic Club complex, Mercure has a tropical oasis-like pool area, attracting business and leisure clientele.
• Quest Liverpool – a popular Liverpool Sydney hotel for larger groups, Quest offers studios, one- and two-bedroom apartments and interconnecting rooms.
• Meriton Suites Liverpool – offering contemporary apartment-style accommodation in the heart of Liverpool, Meriton Suites has world-class service, heated indoor pool and fitness centre.
• Hunts Hotel – just minutes from the centre of Liverpool, this resort-style complex has inviting modern rooms, plus two-bedroom townhouses. There’s a saltwater pool and tennis courts.

How to get to Liverpool

Driving from the centre of Sydney, take the M5 and arrive in Liverpool in around 30 minutes.

By train, Liverpool Station is easily accessed via the T2, T3 and T5 lines. The journey from Central Station takes around an hour. You can also catch a bus from Central Station from Stand M.

The Western Sydney International Airport is approximately 35 minutes’ drive from the centre of Liverpool via Hoxton Park Road.