Sydney is at her sparkling multicultural best in the western suburbs, which stretch into the horizon as far as the Blue Mountains. The best way to immerse yourself? Take a global food safari in vibrant suburbs like Cabramatta (Vietnamese food), Auburn (Lebanese and Turkish), Parramatta/Harris Park (Indian), and Strathfield (Korean), and take the time to listen to the fascinating stories of immigrants who’ve made Australia home. Taste a little Olympic history, too, at Sydney Olympic Park, and also in Penrith, where you can white-water raft like a world-class competitor, among a plethora of other adrenaline-pumping adventures.
A whitewater rafting experience at Penrith Whitewater Stadium, Penrith. Credit: Destination NSW
If you’re heading to Western Sydney soon, there are so many things to explore. Take your pick from food safaris, stunning hikes and walks, adventurous experiences like jetpacking, flyboarding and wakeboarding, plus a calendar full of vibrant events – start planning your Western Sydney itinerary.
Planning a getaway to Western Sydney? Discover all the must-do experiences on offer: from food safaris, high-adrenaline activities like wakeboarding and jetpacking, hikes through world-heritage listed national parks and the best places to stay to soak it all up so you can feel new again.
An experience at Jetpack Adventures Sydney, Penrith. Credit: Destination NSW
You'll feel inspired in Parramatta – discover its riverside beauty, explore the ever-blossoming arts scene and take a seat at some of Sydney’s cafes and restaurants.
Parramatta Park with jacaranda trees in full bloom. Credit: Destination NSW
Adventure lives around every corner in Western Sydney: from the whoosh of a waterslide to paddling out in Parramatta’s natural reserve and searching the streets for the best eats, a day out west will draw out your wild side.
The banks of Lake Parramatta, Parramatta. Credit: Destination NSW
Explore Western Sydney’s wild side. Kayak the Nepean River, visit Sydney Zoo, then feast on global flavours in Parramatta. From nature to vibrant evenings, feel more.
Restaurants along Eat Street dining precinct in Parramatta. Credit: Destination NSW
