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Sports and Recreation Facilities
With two 50 metre pools, Blacktown Aquatic Centre, is used for various activities such as lap swimming, learn-to-swim, fitness classes, a great fully equipped gym and recreational swimming. Blacktown Aquatic Centre also offers child minding facilities at its creche, so parents have a safe place to leave their children while using the centre's facilities.
Blacktown NSW
1.5 km away
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Galleries, Museums and Collections
Blacktown City Libraries is made up of five branches that spread across the Blacktown LGA in Western Sydney. They have locations in Blacktown, Stanhope Gardens, Riverstone, Lalor Park and Mount Druitt. All locations offer free wifi, photocopying facilities, free children's activities including Baby Rhyme Time, computers for use and of course, books. Justice of the Peace services are available at some branches.
Blacktown NSW
1.5 km away
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Galleries, Museums and Collections
The Leo Kelly Blacktown Arts Centre is temporarily closed with Blacktown City Council currently preparing for the next chapter in the story of the Arts Centre. While there is no building, Blacktown Arts has designed a 3-year program of activities and programs, which will be delivered across Blacktown City at pop-up and partner venues, drawing on our experience of presenting programs in unexpected sites and locations. Blacktown Arts is an award-winning leader in the development and presentation of contemporary arts, exploring innovative work that reflects Blacktown and Western Sydney.
Blacktown NSW
1.6 km away
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Sports and Recreation Facilities
Kiss My Axe Blacktown is an exciting and unique venue for anyone looking for a fun and thrilling experience in Western Sydney. As an axe throwing facility, Kiss My Axe Blacktown offers a range of axe throwing games and challenges that are perfect for groups, parties, or individuals looking for a new and exciting activity. With professional instructors and a safe and controlled environment, you can enjoy the thrill of axe throwing even if you've never done it before. Kiss My Axe Blacktown also offers a range of food and beverage options, making it the perfect destination for any occasion. Experience the fun and excitement of axe throwing at Kiss My Axe Blacktown.
Blacktown NSW
1.8 km away
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Historical Sites and Heritage Locations
St Bartholomew's Church was the first church to open in Prospect in 1841, as a result of early explorer William Lawson's push for it to be built. Today his vault, along with many other pioneer graves can be viewed. The Church operated until 1967 when, after an attack of vandalism, it was closed. In 1989 fire gutted the Church, destroying the 1850s organ and the 1908 furniture. It was restored in 2000, and in 2001, Blacktown City Council purchased it from the Anglican Property Trust. The Church is of Colonial Georgian design, being a rectangular brick structure with a nave, chancel and two vestries. The main entrance is through the bell tower at the front, which has a square base with an octagonal belfry.
Prospect NSW
2.1 km away
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Entertainment Venues
Enjoy a night out under the stars, be it in a snazzy convertible or a grunty pick-up truck, watching a Hollywood blockbuster, having a drink and enjoying a tasty treat from the diner menu... sounds like a perfect night. Skyline Drive-In offers a nostalgic yet new experience with the latest Hollywood blockbusters, a 'Happy Days '-style retro diner, and a truly unique night of fun. The Skyline Drive-In screens a range of retro and popular blockbusters.
Prospect NSW
2.5 km away
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Amusement and Theme Parks
This Summer, come along and experience Sydney's newest icon … Sydney Action Park … Let the action begin! With over 40 slides and attractions including a whole zone dedicated to little water adventurers and adrenalin pumping action on some the tallest and fastest water rides in the world, it's so much more than a water park.
Prospect NSW
2.5 km away
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Amusement and Theme Parks
Sydney Action Park is where the action begins…and never stops. From high-speed water slides to relaxed rides for the whole family, there's something here for every kind of thrill-seeker, whether you're chasing your fastest drop yet or just looking to cool off on a hot Sydney day. Open more than 128 days this season and just 10 minutes from Blacktown train station, we're built for big days out with the people who matter most. Bring the kids, bring the group, or bring your best friend and dare each other down the tallest slide in the park.
Prospect NSW
2.6 km away
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Zoos, Sanctuaries, Aquariums and Wildlife Parks
Experience Australia through the wildlife at Featherdale. Featherdale is a treasure of Australian native serenity nestled in the heart of Western Sydney. Step across the timber bridge over thebubbling brook, you'll be immersed in a relaxing and uniquely Australian wildlife experience. Surrounded by bird songs and a throng of marsupials attentively investigating you on your stroll, you'll feel a sense of calm wash over you, as you get closer to nature and the incredible wildlife. Even when the park is busy, you'll have no problems getting close to the iconic Koalas. With around 50 of these amazing creatures spread across 6 habitat areas on spacious 7 acres, you'll never have to push to get a peek. They are wheelchair accessible and have several easily accessed toilet blocks and parents' rooms. You can enjoy a packed lunch at their undercover picnic areas, or why not make your day even more hassle-free by having a delectable bite at the Treehouse café. Spend time at Featherdale Sydney Wildlife Park and you'll get closer to more Australian native animals than anywhere else in the world! Hand feed wallabies and kangaroos in three walk-through habitats, pat a koala, walk through the Lorikeet Aviary, and feed farmyard friends. Come meet the Featherdale Family!
Doonside NSW
3.4 km away
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Sports and Recreation Facilities
Welcome to Eastern Creek Karting, one of the world's premier karting facilities! Officially opened to the public on the 6th of December 1997, this venue has become renowned for its modern design and efficient operations. Nestled on a sprawling 30 hectares, Eastern Creek Karting offers an unmatched karting experience with numerous track variations that cater to both novice and experienced racers. Under new management since November 2023, Eastern Creek Karting is now proudly affiliated with its sister company, Entertainment Park at Bankstown Aerodrome. This new chapter in history allows them to continue providing top-tier karting experiences while expanding their services and facilities. They offer both general public hire and corporate hire karting, as well as domestic club and international kart racing, making them one of the largest and most versatile karting complexes in Australia. They are the only venue in Sydney to offer the super fast 13HP Sodi RT8 karts. These karts clearly set the benchmark in the rental karts, capable of achieving up to 80km/h, these karts will give you an adrenaline rush. With the handling characteristics of a race car, and being only an inch off the ground, you will feel like a true race car driver.
Eastern Creek NSW
3.6 km away
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Parks and Gardens
Come and explore the ultra-modern playground, 14-metre-high playtower, 50-metre-long flying-fox, giant swings, water play area, walking and cycling tracks. Bungarribee Park's 20 barbecues and 13 picnic shelters are available for use (on a first-come first-served basis) There is also a cafe on site just in case you don't get a chance to pack your own picnic. The entrance is at the intersection of Doonside and Holbeche Roads, Bungarribee.
Bungarribee NSW
3.8 km away
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Zoos, Sanctuaries, Aquariums and Wildlife Parks
Sydney Zoo is home to over 150 species, including awe-inspiring and endangered species from all around the world. Take a stroll down the African Boardwalk where you'll see scenes from the savannah in the remarkable mixed-species habitats, wander down the leafy Primate Boulevard, and be mesmerised by the animals of south-east Asia. Get closer to all your favourite Australian natives in the beautiful open-range Australia habitat, where kangaroos and wallabies hop freely around the meandering pathways. Explore the Aquarium and see animals swim and play, or come face to face with creatures slithery and scaley in the Reptile and Nocturnal House, one of the largest in Australia! There's so much to do at Sydney Zoo!
Bungarribee NSW
4.3 km away
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Sports and Recreation Facilities
Sydney Motorsport Park is a motorsport megaplex licensed for motorcycle and car racing. It features four race circuits to suit a number of motorsport activities; the Brabham Circuit, Grand Prix Circuit, GP North, and GP South. Sydney Motorsport Park is also Sydney's main hub for driver safety, education and vehicle testing. To accommodate these activities the venue features Sydney's largest purpose-built, floodable skidpan, and a separate figure eight.
Eastern Creek NSW
4.6 km away
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Amusement and Theme Parks
Ready for fun? iPlay Eastern Creek is about to level up your next day out! Packed with the hottest arcade games, epic attractions like PIXEL, plus delicious food and drinks, iPlay Eastern Creek is the ultimate destination for family fun, friends and group outings. Whether you're planning a birthday party, a casual catch up, or a fun filled day with the kids, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Step inside, play big and make it a day to remember at iPlay Eastern Creek.
Eastern Creek NSW
5.4 km away
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Sports and Recreation Facilities
A bright, geometric climbing tower that appeals to kids. With its colours and unique shape, the Bungarribee Children's Climbing Tower is hard to miss. At 14 metres high, it is a young climber's paradise. Kids can discover lots of passageways, ropes, ledges to climb, viewing windows and slides to get back down. It encourages exercise, fun and exploring for kids of all ages- and offers great views from the top. Despite the height, it's safety first with protective mesh and other features to ensure a safe adventure for all. This tower is place where you can get together with friends or family while making sure the kids are having fun and enjoying some outside play time.
Bungarribee NSW
5.4 km away
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Parks and Gardens
Nurragingy Reserve Aboriginal Heritage Garden pays tribute to the important Aboriginal history and heritage of this area of Western Sydney. Opening in 2019, it is still relatively undiscovered - come and see it for yourself! 'Nurragingy' commemorates one of the two men of the Darug/Dharug tribe who received the first Aboriginal land grant from Governor Macquarie in 1819. The other title holder was Colebee, whose name has been given to the Centre within the Reserve. You can see a yarning circle, where people can come together to communicate and speak from the heart, decorated pathways and murals that celebrate Aboriginal culture, plantings indigenous to the region as well as large statues of wood and sandstone carvings by local artists. You'll discover that Aboriginal history is everywhere, particularly significant in the Blacktown region that more than 8,000 Aboriginal people call home. The garden helps preserve and celebrate this history for Blacktown residents and highlights the importance and presence of Aboriginal people in the area. The garden is close to nearby amenities and other interesting parts of Western Sydney Parklands, including the Chinese Garden, Bush Tucker Gardens and large ponds with local water birds. It's located on the corner of Cross Street and Knox Road, Doonside, with car parking nearby. If you're taking public transport, take the 753 bus from Doonside Station.
Doonside NSW
5.4 km away
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Landmarks and Buildings
The Yellow Bridge takes you on ascientific journey, explaining how different invertebrates in the water can help understand water quality. Take a wander along the Eastern Creek and come across the Yellow Bridge to learn about how water invertebrates can be studied to help determine water quality. The bridge helps you to understand better and appreciate the life sustained by Eastern Creek. It promotes science and encourages kids to use their imagination. The aim is to also get the children into 'nature play' where they can get their hands dirty looking for insects and enjoying the great outdoors. The murals and artwork of the invertebrates make this bridge a fun, cultural landmark and a focal point and eye-catching experience while people walk, cycle and run along the track. The bridge is located to the north of the Bungarribee playground, along the walking path.
Bungarribee NSW
5.4 km away
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Parks and Gardens
Located in Nurragingy Reserve, Doonside, this exquisite garden was cooperatively designed and constructed by Blacktown City Council and Liaocheng Municipal Government in China, as a symbolic gesture of friendship between the two sister cities. The garden was named the Chang Lai Yuan, which was derived by adopting one character from each of the names Dongchang, which is the former name of the City of Liaocheng and Blacktown when translated from Chinese (Bu Lai Ke Cheng). Yuan is the Chinese translation for 'garden'. The architectural style of the structures within the garden is based on the Ming Dynasty and Qing Dynasty in China and features a Gateway, Seven Arch Stone Bridge, Light Mountain Pavillion and a Waterfall Gazebo.
Doonside NSW
5.4 km away
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Sports and Recreation Facilities
Developed as a major playing and training venue for athletics, baseball and softball for the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games, Blacktown International Sportspark has continued to grow and develop, welcoming AFL, cricket and soccer to the 'family' over the past 25 plus years. Owned by Blacktown City Council and managed by Blacktown Venue Management Ltd, the venue is utilised by a range of elite sporting groups including the Sydney Blue Sox Australian Baseball League team and the Western Sydney Wanderers FC who are based at the venue. The Sportspark hosts 3700 events which attract half a million visitors each year.
Rooty Hill NSW
5.5 km away
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Shopping and Markets
Welcome to Eastern Creek Quarter Outlet, bringing a new outlet shopping experience to Greater Western Sydney. Discover up to 100 leading brands across fashion, sport, accessories, home and lifestyle, alongside outdoor spaces, dining, family play and entertainment the whole community can enjoy. With an amphitheatre, half basketball court and vibrant outdoor dining, plus ECQ's existing large format outdoor screen, it's a destination designed for spending time, making memories and discovering great value. Seamlessly connected to the wider Eastern Creek Quarter precinct, including the Shopping Centre and ECQ XL large-format retail, visitors can easily explore more shopping, dining and everyday convenience.
Rooty Hill NSW
5.6 km away
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Sports and Recreation Facilities
Western Sydney Speedway is located within the motorsport precinct, adjacent to Sydney Dragway at Eastern Creek. The venue stages approximately 35 speedway events per season commencing in September and culminating in June each year. Of this, approximately 18 events will include Australia's leading division – the 850hp V8 Sprintcars. Speedway is more than entertainment- Speedway is a passion
Eastern Creek NSW
5.6 km away
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National Parks and Reserves
A sprawling natural bushland reserve of more than 84 hectares offering picnic and barbecue areas, children's playgrounds, bush walking tracks, formal garden areas, the Chang Lai Yuan Chinese Gardens, a water splash area, a picturesque lake and water spray. Wonderful place for family gatherings. The entrance is off Knox Road, Doonside. Car and bus parking are available inside the Reserve in designated parking areas. It is a short walk from Doonside Railway Station, down Cross Street and across Knox Road.
Doonside NSW
6.0 km away
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Natural Attractions
The Great West Walk is a 65-kilometre walking route stretching from Parramatta to the foot of the Blue Mountains and takes in a large part of Blacktown City. The walk traverses a varied landscape of protected Cumberland Plain woodland, local river systems, public parklands, Australia's oldest architecture, and some of Western Sydney's most iconic urban landscapes. The Great West Walk is an urban walk that passes through a mix of Cumberland Plain Woodland, public parks, urban streets and local shopping hubs. Walkers will be surprised to discover how much natural bushland exists just a stone's throw from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Improvements are needed to the sign-posts along the walk. It is advised to use the Great West Walk online map or download the GPX file from The Walking Volunteers website. Visit the website to access these files.
Quakers Hill NSW
6.5 km away
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Entertainment Venues
PowerPlay is the latest concept in indoor entertainment. The next-level electric karting attraction is all about competitive fun with your friends or family. The management of PowerPlay have years of international Motorsport experience and wanted to create the ultimate environment to share the passion and fun of racing and friendly competition. PowerPlay's one-of-a-kind two-level racetrack blends cool with real world racing to create a unique experience and the fun doesn't stop with go karts, they have an electronic games arcade on-site to keep people entertained whilst they wait. PowerPlay is where you come to get a hit of adrenaline, laugh, fist bump, high five, make friends and make even more memories.
Northmead NSW
7.3 km away
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