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Bankstown Arts Centre at night — Image credit: Liam Black, Bankstown Arts Centre

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Bankstown Arts Centre

Bankstown Arts Centre (BAC) is a vibrant contemporary multi-arts organisation that advocates for diverse and accessible art with a strong focus on Canterbury-Bankstown, Western Sydney, First Nations and CALD artists. Centred on the twin pillars of social practice and placemaking, BAC develops and presents engaging multi-platform art experiences and stories that are local, global and interconnected. Core to the artistic vision is an innovative transdisciplinary, transcultural and transmedial curatorial framework. The creative programming is anchored in visual arts with hybrid elements. It will extend to include curated presentations of music, dance and literary events and intersect art with design, science and technology. Resident organisations at Bankstown Arts Centre include Urban Theatre Projects (Utp), Outloud, Bankstown Art Society, Bankstown and District Lapidary Club Inc. and Bankstown Theatre Company.

Bankstown NSW

0.0 km away

Indoor Go Karting - Electric Go Karts — Image credit: Entertainment Park

Amusement and Theme Parks

Entertainment Park

Entertainment Park provides a variety of fun and adrenaline-filled activities for all ages. The state-of-the-art Indoor Entertainment facility includes a 3,500 square metre Indoor Electric go-karting track, six lanes of ten-pin bowling, 18 hole mini golf course, racing car simulators by Simworx, a fully licensed Café, Snapshot Selfie Studio gallery, over 150 of the latest arcade games, professional size pool tables, a prize redemption counter and more. Entertainment Park also caters for all types of events and group bookings in their party and function rooms and can customise packages to suit your needs. Whether you're hosting a big birthday party, corporate event, kid's party or seeking whole venue hire, the events team is ready to assist in making your next event a memorable one. Located near Bankstown Airport in Sydney's South West, Entertainment Park is just a short half-hour drive from the Sydney centre with ample onsite parking available. Alternatively, the venue can be reached using public transport by catching the M90 Bus from Bankstown Railway Station.

Bankstown Aerodrome NSW

3.9 km away

A prime view for those spectating from the sidelines. — Image credit: Georges River Council

Parks and Gardens

Peakhurst Park

Welcome to Peakhurst Park, a sprawling suburban oasis offering an array of recreational opportunities for all ages. Sports enthusiasts will delight in the park's facilities, boasting two soccer fields, two mini soccer fields, a junior league field, a league/touch field, a cricket wicket, and two cricket practice nets! The newly upgraded facility includes a FIFA-approved synthetic football field, sports lighting (4 towers) and new sports amenities building. Indulge in a game of outdoor table tennis on tables adorned with vibrant and imaginative designs by Keith Stanley, adding a playful touch to both the tables and the surrounding park landscape. Peakhurst Park is also home to the playground, where play knows no bounds. Designed to cater to children and families, it's the perfect place to spend a day of fun in the sun. Whether you're seeking an adrenaline rush on the sports fields or a leisurely afternoon at the playground, Peakhurst Park promises something for everyone.

Peakhurst NSW

4.8 km away

The Skate Park is suitable for all levels of skill — Image credit: Georges River Council

Parks and Gardens

Olds Park

Olds Park in Penshurst unveils its major upgrade with a state-of-the-art skate park, designed to be a hub for both novice and experienced skaters. Overlooking this vibrant space is the "Knucker" Dragon Statue, a striking creation by renowned artist Dillon MacEwan. This sculpture is uniquely crafted from parts of skateboards and bicycles, along with metal salvaged from the original 1970s skate park ramps. It serves as a tribute to the park's rich history while connecting with today's skate and bike culture. The skate park is just one aspect of Olds Park's multifaceted offerings. The park continues to cater to sports enthusiasts with well-maintained facilities for cricket, AFL, soccer, and netball. It also features lush green spaces for picnics, shaded seating, and children's play areas, making it an ideal spot for family outings. Amenities like public toilets and a shared cycle and pedestrian pathway with exercise stations along the way, mean there is truly something for everyone at this park Olds Park blends active recreation with cultural enrichment, making it a standout community destination in Penshurst.

Penshurst NSW

6.1 km away

Morgans Creek picnic area

Natural Attractions

Morgans Creek picnic area

Morgans Creek picnic area is a riverside picnic area in Georges River National Park. It’s large and grassy, so an excellent choice for families with children who like lots of space to roam. Morgans Creek picnic area is a sunny spot during winter, with plenty of tree cover and picnic shelters to provide shade in warmer months. The park is home to many bird species, so you’ll probably see and hear a few while you’re enjoying your picnic lunch. Popular with anyone who likes to play on the river you’ll find waterskiers and jetskiers as well as boaters and fishermen out enjoying the water. A dual width boat ramp and easy access from the carpark means you will be out on the water in no time.

Revesby Heights NSW

6.4 km away

Ottoman Turkish Bath and Day Spa — Image credit: Ottoman Turkish Bath & Day Spa

Spas and Retreats

Ottoman Turkish Bath and Day Spa

Ottoman Turkish Bath & Day Spa offers a traditional Turkish bath (hammam) experience and customs at its bathhouse in Granville. Book in for any number of beauty and massage treatments such as an Ottoman package which includes hammam entry; a full-body traditional exfoliation; olive oil body wash and loofah exfoliation; head massage; full-body mud masks; facials and other beauty services. The hamman is women's only from 10am until 3pm, Tuesdays to Sundays. Couples and men's packages require special booking times after 3pm.

South Granville NSW

6.4 km away

Cherry Blossom

Parks and Gardens

Auburn Botanic Gardens

The Auburn Botanic Gardens sprawls over some 9.2 hectares and features a stunning range of horticultural and fauna attractions, along with substantial picnic grounds. Since 1977, people have been attracted to the gardens from many parts of Sydney, and indeed from across Australia, to experience their truly unique plant and animal life and other attractions. In August each year, the garden is home to the Cumberland City Council's Sydney Cherry Blossom Festival.

Auburn NSW

6.5 km away

The player kicks the soccer ball with skill and precision, sending it soaring through the air — Image credit: Georges River Council

Natural Attractions

Gannons Park

Gannons Park offers a fascinating blend of history and modern amenities for visitors. The park caters to both sports enthusiasts and nature lovers, with top-level sporting fields hosting weekend competitions and a lower level featuring a spacious off-leash dog park. Connected by a shared pathway, frequented by walkers and cyclists, Gannons Park integrates environmental sustainability harvesting up to 26 million litres of water that is used to irrigate the park Visitors can enjoy facilities such as a large off-leash dog area, shared walking/cycling tracks, a new amenities block, BBQ facilities, picnic furniture, and water stations for both humans and their furry friends. Whether seeking outdoor recreation or tranquil nature walks, Gannons Park offers a diverse and immersive experience for all.

Peakhurst NSW

6.6 km away

Ridge Walking Track — Image credit: Photo: John Spencer

Natural Attractions

Ridge Walking Track

This short walk along both the river and the ridge packs in plenty to see. There are some interesting rock formations along the way plus you'll enjoy scenic views of the river through the foliage. There are also some great examples of mosses and fungi lining the path that are sure to impress every keen naturalist. Starting from Burrawang Reach picnic area, this short walk finishes at Cattle Duffers Flat picnic area, where you can stop to refuel before getting back on the track for the return walk. Alternatively, head back along the trail which follows the rivers edge for a loop walk.

Picnic Point NSW

6.7 km away

Burrawang Reach picnic area

Natural Attractions

Burrawang Reach picnic area

Whether you arrive on your water skis, in your kayak or walk in, this picnic spot won't disappoint. It's in the western most part of the park, so you can only get there on water or on a short walk from your vehicle. Not only is Burrawang Reach picnic area a great spot to pause and moor your vessel, the picnic area is a perfect place to set up for the day, with tall shady trees, safe fishing spots and plenty of birdlife to keep you engrossed for hours. There's ample room for a family gathering and you can use the barbecues or bring along a spread to share on the wide stretch of grass. After lunch take a walk along the Ridge track to Cattle Duffers Flat picnic area. Take a virtual tour of Burrawang Reach picnic area captured with Google Street View Trekker.

Picnic Point NSW

7.0 km away

Yeramba Lagoon Loop Track — Image credit: Photo: John Spencer

Natural Attractions

Yeramba Lagoon Loop Track

When you’re visiting Georges River National Park, be sure to walk the Yeramba Lagoon loop track. This short walk takes you through some wonderful and diverse bushland, taking in grassy woodlands as well as saltwater and freshwater wetlands. It’s an important habitat for birds, with 100 species having been recorded. You’re likely to see kookaburras, crimson rosellas and rainbow lorikeets in the trees around you, along with black swans, white-faced herons and royal spoonbills by the water. As you wind around the lagoon, take in the view out across the lagoon – it’s amazing to think that you are just outside the city of Sydney. You may also notice small orchids, banksia flowers, long-necked turtles and blue tongue lizards along this scenic walk. Pack a picnic and head to Fitzpatrick Park or Burrawang Reach picnic area once you are finished.

Picnic Point NSW

7.1 km away

Cattle Duffers Flat picnic area

Natural Attractions

Cattle Duffers Flat picnic area

Close to Hurstville, Cattle Duffers Flat picnic area is a fun and relaxed grassy picnic area popular with all ages, but especially families with young children. There's plenty of room for the kids to run around, along with a lot for adults to enjoy too. A parking area just a gentle 150m stroll away makes it easy to load up the car for a day in the sun. The picnic area is set alongside the river, so you can even bring your fishing gear, pull up by boat, or enjoy kayaking. Settle in, relax and enjoy a riverside picnic as you watch the boats go by. You'll be surrounded by majestic gorge scenery in a setting of tall open eucalypt forest, featuring smooth-barked apples, red bloodwoods and Sydney peppermint. If you're feeling a bit adventurous, Cattle Duffers Flat picnic area can be reached by following Ridge walking track. The track offers spectacular scenic views of the river and gorge hillsides. Take a virtual tour of Cattle Duffers Flat picnic area captured with Google Street View Trekker.

Picnic Point NSW

7.2 km away

Fitzpatrick Park

Natural Attractions

Fitzpatrick Park

The flat expanse at this picnic area is a great place for the kids to kick a ball or throw a Frisbee to work up an appetite. After a tasty picnic or barbecue lunch, relax on your picnic rug, take in some sunshine or set off on an exploration of the park there's heaps to do including the nearby Yeramba Lagoon loop track. Fitzpatrick Park is just the place for a spot of family fishing cast a line to try your hand at catching a luderick, mullet or mulloway. If you'd like to go on a boating or paddling adventure, you can launch your canoe or kayak from the nearby boat ramp. Take a virtual tour of Fitzpatrick Park captured with Google Street View Trekker.

Picnic Point NSW

7.4 km away

Websters Lookout — Image credit: Georges River Council

Natural Attractions

Oatley Park

Nestled along the Georges River, Lime Kiln Bay, and Jewfish Bay, Oatley Park covers 45 hectares of Sydney's prime bushland, attracting visitors year-round. Families enjoy picnics at Steamroller Park, featuring the Inclusive Adventure Playground with a 12-metre play tower, slide, flying fox, and custom swings set among extensive landscaping. For those interested in history, the historic Oatley Castle, built in 1937, offers facilities like electric barbeques and can be hired for private events. The park's Jewfish Bay Baths, one of New South Wales' largest swimming enclosures at 320 metres, provides a perfect spot for a refreshing swim. Walkers and cyclists can enjoy the wildlife of Oatley Park, which is home to over 310 plant species and 107 bird species. As you cover the park's pathways, you might also encounter numerous reptiles, possums, bats, and echidnas along your journey. Significant too are traces of Aboriginal heritage, including rock carvings and shell middens, evidencing thousands of years of history of the Bidjigal people of the Eora nation. Oatley Park remains a treasured spot for all who appreciate natural and historical richness.

Oatley NSW

7.4 km away

Sydney Flower Market — Image credit: Sydney Flower Market

Shopping and Markets

Sydney Flower Market

Sydney Flower Market is Australia's largest flower market for fresh-cut flowers. The diverse group of growers at the Sydney Flower Market primarily supply florists in the Sydney area, regional NSW and the ACT, but the market is also open to the general public. Approximately 170 traders hold stands in the hustle and bustle of the modern-day Sydney Flower Market at Sydney Markets. NSW is very fortunate as it has a wide range of climates within the state, meaning that a wide variety of flowers can be locally grown, with the main flower growing areas being on the Central Coast, around Horsley Park and Leppington, and in the Hills area at Dural and Glenorie. All these areas are within two to three hours of travel of the Sydney Markets and fresh cut flowers are brought in from these farms each day.

Homebush NSW

7.4 km away

Sydney Produce Market — Image credit: Sydney Produce Market

Shopping and Markets

Sydney Produce Market

Sydney Produce Market is the largest fresh fruit and vegetable wholesale market in Australia and one of the largest in the world. It caters primarily to professional buyers from supermarkets, restaurants and greengrocers but is also open to the public. People from all over NSW and the ACT, who together constitute almost one-third of Australia's population, consume the fresh produce sold through the market. The Sydney Produce Market, managed by Sydney Markets Limited, are located in Buildings A, B, C and E at Sydney Markets, off Parramatta Road, Sydney Markets – in the heart of Sydney opposite the Sydney Olympic Park.

Homebush NSW

7.4 km away

Georges River National Park — Image credit: NSW Government

National Parks and Reserves

Georges River National Park

Georges River National Park, south of Sydney, is a popular place for a family day out in the great outdoors. The landscape of the park includes striking rock formations, steep forested hillsides, plateaus and riverside flats, providing ample opportunities for picnics, barbecues, fishing and walking. If you're interested in birdwatching, be sure to walk the Yeramba Lagoon track you're bound to see lots of birds; more than 100 species have been recorded including pink robins and grey fantails. It's a good place for some waterskiing, jetskiing and taking a boat out, you can launch your boat from the ramp. It's also a pleasant place for a spot of kayaking or canoeing, and there are lots of scenic spots you can stop at along the way.

Picnic Point NSW

7.8 km away

Store

Amusement and Theme Parks

iPlay Lidcombe

iPlay is your ultimate destination for family fun and entertainment! As an Australian-owned family arcade and entertainment venue, iPlay proudly operates multiple stores across Australia. The iPlay goal is to provide an unforgettable experience for families and businesses alike, offering a wide selection of top-notch arcade games. The facility boasts an exciting array of arcade games that will captivate players of all ages, and also offer ten-pin bowling, adding an extra dimension of excitement to your visit. In addition to their extensive game offerings, they specialize in hosting events and cater to party bookings, making a perfect choice for memorable gatherings and celebrations.

Lidcombe NSW

7.9 km away

Hurstville Oval

National Parks and Reserves

Hurstville Oval

Whether you're a cricket fan, cycling enthusiast, or history lover, Hurstville Oval offers a rich sporting heritage and community spirit. This multi-use venue features a charming grandstand and the Blackshaw Gould Pavilion, making it a must-visit for sports enthusiasts and history buffs alike. Home to the St. George Cricket Club since 1921, Hurstville Oval has a notable connection with legendary cricketer Sir Donald Bradman, who played there from 1926 to 1933. Today, it remains the proud base of the St. George District Cricket Club. The oval serves as a valuable green space for local residents and visitors, providing an outlet for leisure activities, soccer, school sports, and social gatherings. It also hosts community events, making it a cherished hub for diverse recreational pursuits. Additionally, Hurstville Oval's velodrome enhances its appeal, offering a dedicated space for the St. George Cycling Club to train and compete. Visit Hurstville Oval to experience Australian sports history and enjoy its vibrant activities today.

Hurstville NSW

8.0 km away

Renown Park

Natural Attractions

Renown Park

Renown Park is a beautiful green space that offers locals and visitors a welcoming natural retreat. Renown Park is nestled in the Georges River, providing picturesque views of the lush landscapes, which makes it a popular spot for outdoor activities and relaxation. Renown Park is known for its spacious, well-maintained grounds, which are perfect for a range of recreational activities. The park features open lawns ideal for picnics, ball games, and relaxation, as well as pathways that wind through the area, perfect for a leisurely walk, jog or bike ride.

Oatley NSW

8.1 km away

Burwood Chinatown — Image credit: Destination NSW

Shopping and Markets

Burwood Chinatown

Burwood Chinatown is a vibrant destination in the heart of Sydney, renowned for its authentic and diverse Asian street food. Home to over 50 hawker-style eateries, it offers a mouth-watering mix of nostalgic home-style dishes and the latest food trends from across Asia. From charcoal-grilled skewers and hand-pulled noodles with slow-cooked beef to hotpot trains and fluffy artisan soufflés, there is something to satisfy every craving. While Chinese cuisine is a highlight, the experience doesn't stop there. Visitors can also discover bold and flavourful dishes from Thailand, Malaysia, Korea, Japan, and beyond—making it a truly Asian culinary adventure. As the sun sets, the excitement continues. The night market transforms the precinct into a buzzing, neon-lit destination, serving creative global flavours in a festive street atmosphere. But Burwood Chinatown is more than just a place to eat. It's a cultural hub where people come together to celebrate food, heritage, and community. With its distinctive local charm and strong identity, it captures the essence of Sydney's multicultural spirit. Whether you are here to explore, savour the food or simply enjoy the lively surroundings, Burwood Chinatown offers something for everyone. Come and discover it for yourself.

Burwood NSW

8.1 km away

Entermission Burwood

Amusement and Theme Parks

Entermission Burwood

Looking for an unforgettable day of fun? Entermission Burwood is an exciting destination for virtual reality and physical group experiences. Choose from a range of action packed virtual reality escape rooms featuring free roam, hand tracking and seated experiences. Perfect for families, friends, birthdays and team adventures. Take on the virtual reality challenge rooms and compete for the highest scores across a range of exciting challenges. Experience Floor is Lava, a fast paced physical challenge where players race, jump and dodge across a digital floor. Test accuracy with the newly launched Hammer Throwing experience. Take aim, throw the hammer and compete for the highest score. Whether it is a birthday celebration, team activity or fun day out, Entermission Burwood offers an exciting mix of virtual reality and physical experiences for groups of all kinds.

Burwood NSW

8.2 km away

Accor Stadium (Stadium Australia) — Image credit: Accor Stadium

Entertainment Venues

Accor Stadium (Stadium Australia)

Accor Stadium (also known as Stadium Australia) is one of Australia’s premier sport and entertainment venues. Built in 1999 for the Sydney 2000 Olympic games, it currently holds up to 82,500 people and hosts a range of events like the NRL’s State of Origin, huge international music acts, international soccer matches and international cricket. The stadium sits at the centre of Sydney Olympic Park, a sport and adventure playground, that includes Olympic-standard swimming pools, an archery centre and parklands that house mangroves and one of Sydney’s best playgrounds.

Sydney Olympic Park NSW

8.3 km away

Dive Into History

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Dive Into History at Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre

Dive Into History is an exhibition celebrating the Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre. Discover the many great stories of this dynamic venue. Immerse yourself in memorable moments of the Sydney 2000 Olympic and Paralympic Games, world records set in the pool, past legends and present champions, award-winning architecture. Explore costumes, signed shirts, medals and other fascinating memorabilia from the greats including Ian Thorpe, Shane Gould and Geoff Huegill. Watch video packages of the events that made history at the Sydney 2000 Olympic and Paralympic Games, and a Day in the Life of the Pool which includes unique time-lapse footage of the competition pool's movable bulkhead and other behind-the-scenes views Get your photo take on the original Olympic dais, and compare your hand prints with world record swimmers. Dive Into History is located on the level two walkway near the entrance under the main grandstand.

Sydney Olympic Park NSW

8.3 km away

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