Western Sydney aka SYDWEST
The beautiful historic township of Camden is rich in history. The area has charming streets filled with heritage buildings, hinting at the town’s historical signficance. There are lovely restaurants, pubs as well as artisinal bakeries along the main drag, Argyle Street. For nature lovers, theres an abundance of mountain bike tracks and gardens surrounding the
This multicultural enclave has everything from cultural experiences to adrenalin-pumping activities. Spend the weekend encountering exotic animals, becoming a race car driver or indulging in delicious night food markets. Spend the weekend in Blacktown and discover what this area is all about. Saturday Morning Afternoon Night Sunday Morning Western Sydney Parklands is Blacktown’s backyard, with
Trains and Metro lines will be fare-free between Thursday, July 31 and Saturday, August 2, so climb aboard some of the best train journeys in Sydney to make the most of the two days. Sydney’s trains have been a little (or a lot) more unreliable than usual over the past few months, thanks to ongoing
The NSW Labor government is committing $5 million to growing a western Sydney’s creative scene as part of a new three-year plan for the rapidly developing region. And this will include a brand new, western Sydney-centric lifestyle festival, pitched to be in the same league as the city’s biggest events, including SXSW Sydney, Sydney Festival
Where are the best burgers in Western Sydney? They aren’t where you’d expect. If you would have asked me five years ago where the best burgers in Western Sydney are, the below food guide would have looked a lot different. Back then, the Michelin-powered Burger Head was dominating the scene in Penrith, hitting so hard
Google “the best pubs in Sydney” and you’ll see plenty of pop-ins from Woollahra, Paddington, Surry Hills and Marrickville. You might even see the Albion Hotel in Parramatta randomly swimming in a sea of geographical bias. If you’re new to Sydney and took this as your scope of the city’s strong and definitive pub culture,
Feel that seismic shift in Sydney? Okay, it might just be a few tremors here and there for now but Sydney’s fascination with finally building up Western Sydney is front-and-centre. And we here at the Sydney Travel Guide couldn’t be any more excited for something that has been long, long overdue. The rapid refocus towards
“It’s at Sydney Olympic Park…” We’ve all been there. Your favourite artist announces a tour, you’re ready to drop everything, but then comes the location and the collective sigh. But Sydney Olympic Park seems to be turning a corner – could we finally get the world-class entertainment precinct we deserve?
Sydney’s second city and the unofficial capital of Western Sydney, Parramatta is a bustling mix of shiny skyscrapers, leafy parks and historic buildings, with a flourishing art scene and fascinating museums. It’s incredibly diverse – almost 70% of the population have a first language other than English – so you can expect delicious cuisine, vibrant festivals and plenty of local colour.
Penrith is having a moment. With big projects, Olympic buzz and world-class attractions, it’s time to see what all the fuss is about. Here are the top things to do in Penrith.