Welcome To Parramatta
Have you seen Parramatta lately? Western Sydney's capital has undergone 10 years of rapid growth and has emerged as a dynamic contemporary city with a busy business and social scene that reflects the cultural diversity of Greater Sydney.
Great food, good shopping, a calendar of events and festivals, sprawling parklands, heritage sites, and a thriving after-hours nightlife with pubs, clubs, theatres, movies and sport under lights...
It's a great place to visit with plenty going on any day of the week. So jump on the ferry, and head west to Sydney's thriving river city and discover Parramatta!
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If you’d like to know more about our vibrant city you can watch a quick and informative video here.
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Parramatta Nights- Get into it!
Whether you want to enjoy a meal, watch a show or just dance the night away, visit Parramatta Nights, your guide to all the bars, nightclubs, restaurants and late night venues in Parramatta.
Parramatta Nights (www.parramattanights.com.au) allows you to plan your trip to and from Parramatta, with a comprehensive list of transport options, and maps that guide visitors from Parramatta, right to your doorstep. It is the easiest way to explore the range of late night entertainment on offer and plan your night out.
The website has mobile functionality, making it even easier for you to plan your outing and journey home, in real-time, from your smart phone.
The Parramatta Nights campaign has been co-funded by local licensed premises who are members of the Parramatta Precinct Liquor Accord, the NSW State Government and Parramatta City Council.
Smoking banned in alfresco dining areas
Parramatta City Council has banned Smoking in alfresco dining areas from 1 May 2012.
Parramatta City Council has banned smoking in all alfresco dining areas it controls or owns, starting from 1 May 2012.
The ban was introduced following extensive community and business consultation which found that 68% of residents and 60% of diners supported the smoking ban.
The new policy will also see smoking prohibited within 10m of children’s playgrounds, sporting fields, sports facilities and bus and taxi stands.
The ban brings Parramatta City Council in line with many other metropolitan areas that have already implemented a similar ban.
Free Mobile Applications
Parramatta City Council has introduced two revolutionary smart-phone applications that offer live navigation to car spaces, and live tracking of the Parramatta Shuttle Bus.
Smart Parking Parramatta uses the smart phone GPS to pinpoint the location of commuters and displays nearby car parks. It also enables users to touch on any of the locations to view car park details including up-to-the-minute occupancy rates.
Parra Shuttle Bus application is an Australian-first. It allows for real-time tracking of Parramatta’s free shuttle bus.
These applications are now available for download to android phones for free, here, as well as in the iTunes App-Store, Android Marketplace and Windows Phone Marketplace for respective models.
Coming Events
Lunar New Year Twilight Festival
Fly into the Lunar New Year with a burst of fire! Come down to Church Street Parramatta to welcome the Year of the Dragon.
MoreAustralia Day
This Australia Day, celebrate your country and all the wonderful things it has to offer at one of the biggest Australia Day events in the country at the iconic Parramatta Park.
Dig 1100 Concert
Aussie rock group Thirsty Merc, Tim Freedman from The Whitlams and songstress Zoë Badwi will headline Parramatta’s free Australia Day Dig 1100 Concert on Thursday 26 January.
Places
Woolpack Hotel
Founded in 1796, the Woolpack Hotel has been redesigned and transformed into a stylish hotel with contemporary facilities and a strong commitment to customer service.
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St John's Cathedral
The site on which St Johns Cathedral stands is the oldest continuous place of worship in Australia. The southern tower houses 13 memorial bells, gifted to the church and dedicated in 1923.
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