Be sure to visit the Sutherland shire located just 25k's south of the CBD.The "shire" boasts something for everyone with its national parks and popular surfing beaches. Be sure to take a tour of ANSTO, Sydney's nuclear reactor. No visit to Sydney would be complete without a trip to the Blue Mountains, be sure to visit Featherdale Wildlife Park on the way.
ANSTO: Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation
Home of Australia's only nuclear reactor and Australia's centre of nuclear expertise. A visit to ANSTO is a must for every Australian. Find out why ANSTO scientists are drilling in the Antarctic and why a gamma camera can see much more than an x-ray. New Illawarra Road, Lucas Heights. Free tours most days. Duration: 2-3 hours. Bookings required 9717 3333
Blacktown Arts Centre
Blacktown's Contemporary arts space - supporting local cultures through the presentation of contemporary cross-artform programs.
78 Flushcombe Rd Blacktown.
Open: Tue-Fri 11am-5pm and Sat 12pm-4pm
Ph: 9839 6558
http://www.blacktown.nsw.gov.au
Blacktown Leisure Centre
Blacktown Leisure Centre Stanhope offers a unique experience, offering some of the most diverse and extensive court sports, water sports and swimming activities in the region.
Cnr Stanhope Parkway & Sentry Drive Stanhope Gardens
Open Mon-Fri 6am - 9pm Sat, Sun & most Pub Hols 8am-5pm
Ph: 9421 2600
http://www.blacktown.nsw.gov.au
Blacktown Olympic Park
There is a wealth of playing, training and leisure options to choose from at Blacktown Olympic Park and brand new, world class facilities. Enjoy the ultimate sport and leisure experience.
Cnr Eastern Rd & Phillip Parkway, Rooty Hill 9839 6591 www.blacktown.nsw.gov.au
Eastern Creek International Karting
Australia's premier karting facility with over 2km of track. The circuit has numerous configurations including a junior track for the kids. It has the most sophisticated timing system of any track in Australia and rum the most modern and fastest hire karts available.
Bradham Drive, Eastern Creek
Ph: 9672 7530
http://www.easterncreekkarts.com.au
Featherdale Wildlife Park
Get up close to 2,200 animals of over 320 different species at Featherdale. See all your Aussie favourites - Tassie Devils, wombats, deadly snakes, colourful parrots, dingoes, penguins, huge goannas and many more. The multi-award winning Park is only 10 minutes from the M4 and 3 minutes from Blacktown CBD. See 'Discount Vouchers' on the home page of this site for special admission offer.
217 Kildare Road, Doonside.
Open 7 days 9am-5pm
Ph: 9622 1644
http://www.featherdale.com.au
Rooty Hill RSL Club & Resort
One of the feature entertainment venues of the Greater West, less than 50 minutes from Sydney and close to several major tourist attractions. Offers top entertainment, dining, fitness centre, sports fields and 160 room Holiday Inn Hotel. Open seven days a week.
Sherbrooke Street, Rooty Hill
Freecall 1800 626 380
http://www.rootyhillrsl.com.au
Rouse Hill
Built between 1813 and 1818 by convict labourers, Rouse Hill is thirteen hectares of 19th century rural property with a neo-classical sandstone house, outbuildings and the remnents of one of the earliest gardens in Australia. Occupied by one family for nearly two centries. Rouse Hill is about 50 minutes from Sydney along the Windsor Road. Rouse Hill is managed by Historic Houses Trust of NSW.
Guntawong Road,off Windsor Road, Rouse Hill
Ph: 9692 8366
http://www.hht.nsw.gov.au
Western Sydney International Dragway
Home of some of the biggest drag race events outside North America. The Western Sydney International Dragway provides a world class venue for Australia's fastest motorsport.
Ferrers Road, Eastern Creek.
For a calendar of events call 9421 0700 or visit http://www.wsid.com.au
Great sporting venues, action adventure, culture and history can all be found in the Penrith Valley
Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre
A concert hall with seating for 660 and a smaller venue for 120. A conservatorium of music is also attached to the centre.
597 High Street, Penrith
Ph: 4721 5423
Neapean Belle Paddlewheeler
Cruise the spectacular Nepean Gorge in the Blue Mountains National Park for morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea or dinner.
Tench Avenue, Penrith
Ph: 4733 1274
Muru Mittagar
Aboriginal Cultural and education centre. Learn how the traditional owners of the area lived and survived. Boomerang throwing, didjeridoo playing, emu calling and dreamtime stories.
1951 Castlereagh Road, Penrith
Open daily 9am-4pm
Ph: 4729 2377
Museum of Fire
Explore the fasinating history of fire fighting and the impact of fire in the home and environment. Help save the history of our Australian Firefighters.
Fire & Safety Centre, Cnr Museum Drive & Castlereagh Road, Penrith
Ph: 4731 3000
http://www.museumoffire.com.au
Penrith
Penrith Whitewater Rafting
Experience the excitement of 21st century rafting at its best on this purpose built whitewater course. Take a guided or self guided adventure, enroll in a paddling course, or take a walking tour of the Stadium. Equipment hire available and the Whitewater Terrace Cafe is open daily.
WORLD'S BEST AT PENRITH WHITEWATER
The eyes of the world will be focused in Penrith in September for the 2005 ICF World Canoe Slalom Championships. From September 29-October 3, 400 athletes from 80 nations will be vying for the title of World Champion. The only man-made course of its kind, the stadium was originally constructed for the Canoe/Kayak events held during the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games. The 2005 ICF World Canoe Slalom Championships will be the biggest event held at the stadium since the 2000 Olympic Games and it will be the first major international event since the Athens 2004 Olympic Games.
For more information including purchase of tickets call 1300 727 432.
Penrith White Water Stadium, McCarthy's Lane, Cranebrook
Open daily 9am-5pm
Ph: 4730 4333
http://www.penrithwhitewater.com.au
Panthers World of Entertainment
Home of the Penrith Panthers Rugby League team. Numerous dining and bar options, live entertainment, accommodation, nightclubs, and leisure activities.
Mulgoa Road, Penrith
Ph: 4720 5555
Penrith Regional Gallery
Permanent and changing exhibitions of local, national and international art.
86 River Road, Emu Plains.
Open daily 10am-5pm. Free admission
Ph: 4735 1100
Regatta Centre
Set on 196 hectares of parkland the Regatta Centre is available for a diverse range of recreational pursuits including: rowing, canoeing, sailing, fishing, kite-surfing, swimming training, model boating and sail boarding.
Via Castlereagh Road, Penrith.
Open daily
Ph: 4730 6790
http://www.regattacentre.com.au
Parramatta
A mecca for lovers of history, shopping, entertainment and unique attractions, Parramatta is definitely worth a visit.
Elizabeth Farm
With its shady verandas and restful grounds, this is a rare example of an early Australian colonial homestead. It was built in 1793 as a home for the wool pioneer John Macarthur and family.
70 Alice Street, Rosehill
Open daily 10am-5pm
Ph: 9635 9488
http://www.hht.net.au
Experimental Farm
Experience the first years of European settlement in New South Wales. The cellars house a museum about the life of James Ruse, Australia's first private farmer.
9 Ruse Street, Harris Park
Open Tue-Fri 10am-3.30pm, weekends & public holidays 11am-3.30pm
Ph: 9635 5655
http://www.nsw.nationaltrust.org.au
Old Government House
Australia's oldest public building is now a museum featuring the finest collection of colonial furniture in the country.
Parramatta Park
Open Mon-Fri 10am-4pm, weekends and public holidays 11am-4pm
Ph: 9635 8149
http://www.nsw.nationaltrust.org.au
Westfield Parramatta
The largest shopping centre in NSW, offering the best quality shopping, dining and entertainment in one location with over 360 specialty stores, 15 major stores, 8 cinemas, two food courts and a large range of cafes and restaurants.
159-175 Church Street, Parramatta
Fri 9am-5.30pm, Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 10am-5pm
Ph: 9891 3929
http://www.westfield.com/parramatta
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