The Lancer Barracks - Linden Military Museum

The Lancers were built in Parramatta between 1818 and 1820 to house the British troops who garrisoned the then colony the New South Wales. The Governor, Lachlan Macquarie recognised he was building the infrastructure for a future nation and had them built to last. Eventually they were occupied by the New South Wales Lancers, becoming an integral part of Australia's Military history, and the history of the Parramatta community.

For further information, please visit the website www.lancers.org.au

St Patricks Cathedral

St Patrick's Parish, Parramatta is known as The Cradle of Catholicism in Australia. Why? Because it has the oldest Catholic Parish School in Australia, the oldest mortuary Chapel, the first convent (Sisters of Charity) was here and the first nun was professed in Parramatta. It's parish registers are full of pioneer names of both priests and laity.

For further information, please visit the website www.stpatscathedral.com.au

Experiment Farm Cottage

The site of the first land grant, where James Ruse proved self-sufficiency was possible. He was followed by Surgeon John Harris, who built the cottage in 1835. Today it is furnished to provide an authentic insight into that time.

For further information, please visit the website www.nationaltrust.org.au

Old Government House

Standing in 200 Acres of parkland overlooking historic Parramatta, the convict-built Old Government House and garrison buildings were built in 1799-1816, the oldest surviving public in Australia. For seven decades, it was the 'country' residence of ten early governors of the Colony, including Gov. Lachlan and Mrs Macquarie.

For further information, please visit the website www.nationaltrust.org.au

Parramatta Park

World Heritage Listed Parramatta Park is a must see for visitors to Sydney. Colonists convict and free, were first successful in growing sufficient food to feed themselves here. The park was too attractive to be reserved for cropping for long and were used by successive Governors as respite from the stresses of running a very large open air prison.

For further information, please visit the website www.parrapark.com.au