Sydney/Parramatta
From Wikitravel
Parramatta represents an inner western district of Sydney, a city in its own right within the Sydney Metropolitan Area and (as Rosehill) the second oldest European settlement on the Australian mainland.
Rich in colonial history, Parramatta is a district of elegant parks, possessing a vibrant multicultural community and forming a vibrant centre for sport, shopping, dining and entertainment. It is also a thriving legal, educational and health care centre and home to some of Australia's biggest corporations and Government agencies.
Located 24 km from Sydney/City and just 6 km from Sydney Olympic Park, Parramatta is both the demographic heart of the Harbour City and one of its most historic neighbourhoods.
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By car
From Central Sydney via Parramatta Road and the M4 Western Motorway or Victoria Road.
From the West via the M4 Motorway or the Great Western Highway.
From the South and South West Sydney via Woodville Road and the Cumberland Highway.
By train
Approximately 30 minutes from Central Station Take the Western Line direct from Wynyard, Town Hall, Redfern or Strathfield.
By bus
Approximately 1 hour from Circular Quay Routes L20 and 520 operate daily from Circular Quay.
By River Cat
Approximately 50 minutes from Circular Quay Board at Circular Quay and travel up river past historic suburbs, major wetlands and Sydney Olympic Park.
See
- Elizabeth Farm [1] (http://www.hht.nsw.gov.au/museums/elizabeth_farm/elizabeth_farm)
- Hambledon Cottage [2] (http://www.hotkey.net.au/~parramattahistry/hambledon.html)
- Old Government House [3] (http://www.nsw.nationaltrust.org.au/gov.html)
- Experiment Farm Cottage [4] (http://www.nsw.nationaltrust.org.au/exfarm.html)
- Two Blues Rugby Park
[5] (http://twoblues.rugbynet.com.au)
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