Crystal's Guidebook

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Crystal's Guidebook

Tourist Attraction

One of Australia’s finest tourist attractions in Greater Western Sydney. Featherdale provides a home to over 2,000 Australian native animals from more than 260 different species and is home to the world’s largest collection of Australian wildlife. Focusing solely on native animals, at Featherdale you will find the largest collection of koalas in New South Wales, 3 open space enclosures filled with kangaroos and wallabies, as well as well as encounters with many other iconic Australian animals, such as dingos, echidnas, wombats, bilbies, Tasmanian devils, reptiles and a stunning collection of birds from Australia and around the world.
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Featherdale Sydney Wildlife Park
217 Kildare Rd
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One of Australia’s finest tourist attractions in Greater Western Sydney. Featherdale provides a home to over 2,000 Australian native animals from more than 260 different species and is home to the world’s largest collection of Australian wildlife. Focusing solely on native animals, at Featherdale you will find the largest collection of koalas in New South Wales, 3 open space enclosures filled with kangaroos and wallabies, as well as well as encounters with many other iconic Australian animals, such as dingos, echidnas, wombats, bilbies, Tasmanian devils, reptiles and a stunning collection of birds from Australia and around the world.
Australia’s most advanced zoo in the heart of Western Sydney Embracing advanced technology and innovation to improve animal welfare, visitor engagement and education, Sydney Zoo is home to a wide range of exotic and native animals. With clever habitat design, we provide an experience that is more immersive and engaging than traditional zoos. Sydney Zoo is home to over 1,000 species including a wide range of exotic and native animals, Australia’s largest Reptile and Nocturnal House and an aquarium.
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Grădina Zoologică Sydney
700 Great Western Hwy
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Australia’s most advanced zoo in the heart of Western Sydney Embracing advanced technology and innovation to improve animal welfare, visitor engagement and education, Sydney Zoo is home to a wide range of exotic and native animals. With clever habitat design, we provide an experience that is more immersive and engaging than traditional zoos. Sydney Zoo is home to over 1,000 species including a wide range of exotic and native animals, Australia’s largest Reptile and Nocturnal House and an aquarium.
Now called Raging Waters Sydney - is the place to make your summer memories. Offering over 30 rides, slides and attractions Sydney’s biggest waterpark has something for everyone. Challenge your family and friends on the H2Go Racers, experience the thrills on the Bombora, chill out by the beach or slide the brand new – Whirlwind.
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Apele furioase Sydney
427 Reservoir Rd
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Now called Raging Waters Sydney - is the place to make your summer memories. Offering over 30 rides, slides and attractions Sydney’s biggest waterpark has something for everyone. Challenge your family and friends on the H2Go Racers, experience the thrills on the Bombora, chill out by the beach or slide the brand new – Whirlwind.
***Unfortunately, due to COVID 19, all factory tours have been put on hold until further notice.*** Walk the same path as the Tim Tam conveyor belt – over 1 kilometre under the one factory roof! You’ll be able to see it all happening in real time which also has the added bonus of smelling incredible. The Arnott’s Factory Tour will take around 45 minutes or more depending on your stay at each section. On the way out you may even find yourself gifted with Arnott’s biscuit grab bag full of delicious snacks! Yum! Tickets to the Arnott’s Biscuit Factory Tour are scarce. They release only 800 – 1,000 tickets each year as part of the Arnott’s Foundation Family Fun Day. Occasionally there are additional tours for anniversaries or special days. As the number of tickets sold are capped, it’s recommend trying to purchase your tickets as soon as you find out about them. Unfortunately, children under 6 are unable to participate due to safety restrictions. Location: 61 Huntingwood Drive, Huntingwood, NSW 2148
Arnott's
61 Huntingwood Drive
***Unfortunately, due to COVID 19, all factory tours have been put on hold until further notice.*** Walk the same path as the Tim Tam conveyor belt – over 1 kilometre under the one factory roof! You’ll be able to see it all happening in real time which also has the added bonus of smelling incredible. The Arnott’s Factory Tour will take around 45 minutes or more depending on your stay at each section. On the way out you may even find yourself gifted with Arnott’s biscuit grab bag full of delicious snacks! Yum! Tickets to the Arnott’s Biscuit Factory Tour are scarce. They release only 800 – 1,000 tickets each year as part of the Arnott’s Foundation Family Fun Day. Occasionally there are additional tours for anniversaries or special days. As the number of tickets sold are capped, it’s recommend trying to purchase your tickets as soon as you find out about them. Unfortunately, children under 6 are unable to participate due to safety restrictions. Location: 61 Huntingwood Drive, Huntingwood, NSW 2148
Nurragingy Reserve is a beautiful place for a relaxing day out, with several picnic areas and wood-fired barbecues scattered throughout the bushland. There are multiple modern playgrounds at Nurragingy, including a ‘Splash (water play area) near the Wren picnic shelter. The reserve also incorporates the Chang Lai Yuan Chinese Gardens, featuring a stunning gateway, stone bridge, pavilion and waterfall gazebo.
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Nurragingy Reserve
Knox Road
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Nurragingy Reserve is a beautiful place for a relaxing day out, with several picnic areas and wood-fired barbecues scattered throughout the bushland. There are multiple modern playgrounds at Nurragingy, including a ‘Splash (water play area) near the Wren picnic shelter. The reserve also incorporates the Chang Lai Yuan Chinese Gardens, featuring a stunning gateway, stone bridge, pavilion and waterfall gazebo.

Neighbourhoods

Whether you’re a competitor racing or riding the track, an enthusiast wanting to unleash the full potential of your car or bike or just looking to soak up the excitement as a spectator at the many exciting events, Sydney Motorsport Park in Eastern Creek, NSW has something for every motoring enthusiast.
Eastern Creek
Whether you’re a competitor racing or riding the track, an enthusiast wanting to unleash the full potential of your car or bike or just looking to soak up the excitement as a spectator at the many exciting events, Sydney Motorsport Park in Eastern Creek, NSW has something for every motoring enthusiast.
The Blue Mountains is known for dramatic scenery. It has rugged sandstone tablelands, wilderness, valleys, waterfalls, rainforests, lookouts, canyons and so many wonderful walking trails. The Blue Mountains has so many lookouts, walks, towns, points of interests, flora and fauna it is impossible to cover them all.
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Blue Mountains
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The Blue Mountains is known for dramatic scenery. It has rugged sandstone tablelands, wilderness, valleys, waterfalls, rainforests, lookouts, canyons and so many wonderful walking trails. The Blue Mountains has so many lookouts, walks, towns, points of interests, flora and fauna it is impossible to cover them all.
Blacktown International Sportspark Sydney (BISP) is the sporting capital in Western Sydney, continuing to grow its earned reputation as an elite, established and all-inclusive multi-sport and community venue. Blacktown International Sportspark’s leading facilities are utilised by community grassroots to professional players at the top of their game. The Sportspark was developed as a major playing and training venue for athletics, baseball and softball for the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games. The sportspark has continued to grow and develop, welcoming AFL, Cricket, Soccer, Progressive Goalkeeping, and Super 6 High Performance to the 'family'. Owned by Blacktown City Council and managed by Blacktown Venue Management Ltd. As the heart of sport in Western Sydney, Blacktown International Sportspark Sydney (BISP) boasts its first-class sporting facilities for athletics, Australian rules, baseball, cricket, football, professional goalkeeping development and softball. The Sportspark is home to: Sydney Blue Sox (Australian Baseball League) NSW Breakers (NSW Women's Cricket Team) GWS Giants (AFL Women's Team) Western Sydney Wanderers Football Club (Hyundai A-League, W-League and Youth teams) Sydney Thunder (Women's Big Bash League) The implementation of the Master Plan including an international centre of training excellence will be an investment in the sporting future of Western Sydney.
Blacktown International Sportspark
Eastern Road
Blacktown International Sportspark Sydney (BISP) is the sporting capital in Western Sydney, continuing to grow its earned reputation as an elite, established and all-inclusive multi-sport and community venue. Blacktown International Sportspark’s leading facilities are utilised by community grassroots to professional players at the top of their game. The Sportspark was developed as a major playing and training venue for athletics, baseball and softball for the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games. The sportspark has continued to grow and develop, welcoming AFL, Cricket, Soccer, Progressive Goalkeeping, and Super 6 High Performance to the 'family'. Owned by Blacktown City Council and managed by Blacktown Venue Management Ltd. As the heart of sport in Western Sydney, Blacktown International Sportspark Sydney (BISP) boasts its first-class sporting facilities for athletics, Australian rules, baseball, cricket, football, professional goalkeeping development and softball. The Sportspark is home to: Sydney Blue Sox (Australian Baseball League) NSW Breakers (NSW Women's Cricket Team) GWS Giants (AFL Women's Team) Western Sydney Wanderers Football Club (Hyundai A-League, W-League and Youth teams) Sydney Thunder (Women's Big Bash League) The implementation of the Master Plan including an international centre of training excellence will be an investment in the sporting future of Western Sydney.
Gym, group fitness classes, lap swimming, wave pool, stadium and sauna, steam and spa, is available for members and casual users. Bookings are essential. You must place an advanced booking to attend an activity. Advanced bookings can be made online, over the phone or at the centre. Family bookings or bookings with children can only booked over the phone or at the centre, not available online.
Blacktown Leisure Centre Stanhope
Sentry Drive
Gym, group fitness classes, lap swimming, wave pool, stadium and sauna, steam and spa, is available for members and casual users. Bookings are essential. You must place an advanced booking to attend an activity. Advanced bookings can be made online, over the phone or at the centre. Family bookings or bookings with children can only booked over the phone or at the centre, not available online.
Bungarribee Park is a 200-hectare park featuring wide-open scenic space and two sealed tracks – the Heart Crossing Loop and the Bungarribee Trail – which are fantastic for walking and cycling. It also has one of Sydney’s largest off-leash dog areas, the Warrigal Dog Run, and an awesome playground with climbing tower, slides, a flying fox, swings and water play equipment. The wetland around Bungarribee and Eastern Creek is protected and 20 hectares of native wildflowers and thousands of native trees are gradually being planted to restore the original landscape, known as the Cumberland Plain.
Bungarribee Park, Western Sydney Parklands
Doonside Road
Bungarribee Park is a 200-hectare park featuring wide-open scenic space and two sealed tracks – the Heart Crossing Loop and the Bungarribee Trail – which are fantastic for walking and cycling. It also has one of Sydney’s largest off-leash dog areas, the Warrigal Dog Run, and an awesome playground with climbing tower, slides, a flying fox, swings and water play equipment. The wetland around Bungarribee and Eastern Creek is protected and 20 hectares of native wildflowers and thousands of native trees are gradually being planted to restore the original landscape, known as the Cumberland Plain.

Food Scene

Popular Lebanese counter-service joint doling out charcoal chicken, shawarma and falafel. Dine in or takeaway.
El Jannah Blacktown
48 Flushcombe Rd
Popular Lebanese counter-service joint doling out charcoal chicken, shawarma and falafel. Dine in or takeaway.
Afro-Portuguese chain restaurant serving flame-grilled chicken in spicy chilli sauce. One of our favourite family restaurants in Blacktown. The ambiance and smell of the flame-grilled chicken has always been inviting. Great for family and group get togethers.
Nando's
17 Patrick St
Afro-Portuguese chain restaurant serving flame-grilled chicken in spicy chilli sauce. One of our favourite family restaurants in Blacktown. The ambiance and smell of the flame-grilled chicken has always been inviting. Great for family and group get togethers.
Eastern Creek Quarter, or ECQ, is Western Sydney's newest destination. Visit for retail, lifestyle and entertainment. Lots of food to choose from. Parking is free.
Eastern Creek Quarter Shopping Centre - ECQ | Now Open
159 Rooty Hill Rd S
Eastern Creek Quarter, or ECQ, is Western Sydney's newest destination. Visit for retail, lifestyle and entertainment. Lots of food to choose from. Parking is free.
This restaurant prides itself on serving authentic cuisine, and they provide a comfortable dining space that’s versatile enough for just about any occasion. They have a menu packed with plenty of options for vegetarians, meat lovers and seafood fans alike, so everyone should feel at home when dining at Kou Ramen.
Kou Ramen
17 Patrick Street
This restaurant prides itself on serving authentic cuisine, and they provide a comfortable dining space that’s versatile enough for just about any occasion. They have a menu packed with plenty of options for vegetarians, meat lovers and seafood fans alike, so everyone should feel at home when dining at Kou Ramen.
Outback Steakhouse is an Australian-themed American casual dining restaurant chain, serving American cuisine, based in Tampa, Florida. The chain has over 1,000 locations in 23 countries throughout North and South America, Asia, and Australia. The Bloomin' Onion is a signature Outback item. It is a one-pound onion cut to 'bloom' open, breaded, deep-fried and served with mayonnaise-horseradish sauce. Outback also features a variety of steaks, seafood, and other American chain restaurant menu items from burgers to salads.
Outback Steakhouse Parklea
1190 Old Windsor Rd
Outback Steakhouse is an Australian-themed American casual dining restaurant chain, serving American cuisine, based in Tampa, Florida. The chain has over 1,000 locations in 23 countries throughout North and South America, Asia, and Australia. The Bloomin' Onion is a signature Outback item. It is a one-pound onion cut to 'bloom' open, breaded, deep-fried and served with mayonnaise-horseradish sauce. Outback also features a variety of steaks, seafood, and other American chain restaurant menu items from burgers to salads.
The perfect place for family & friends. The newly renovated Lone Pine Tavern is a place the whole family can enjoy, with live sport and activities 7 days a week, a brand-new sports bar, family dining and a fantastic play area for the kids.
Lone Pine Tavern
15 Rooty Hill Rd S
The perfect place for family & friends. The newly renovated Lone Pine Tavern is a place the whole family can enjoy, with live sport and activities 7 days a week, a brand-new sports bar, family dining and a fantastic play area for the kids.
"Volcano's Steakhouse Blacktown is a must for any steak and rib lover. With an incredibly impressive drying room, that you generally don’t see at other restaurants, and an equally impressive menu that caters for the whole family (including those who prefer something not so meaty like pizzas, pasta and salads), do yourself a favour and GO. Enough to go just for the décor – it’s simply stunning with plenty of great insta worthy shots to be taken … but the food totally delivers, so it’s an overall great atmosphere and experience. On the menu are an array of appetisers including mozarella sticks, chilli prawns and nachos and for mains pick from mouth watering T Bones, Rib Eyes, Scotch Fillet, Beef and Lamb Ribs, Skewers, Chicken, pizza, pasta ... there's just so much !! Try the colourful and delicious mocktails, which will certainly add an element of glamour to your experience - they look like beautiful bouquets of flowers. Check out the video taken on their official opening night - it will get you salivating !! Located right here in our own Blacktown backyard … take advantage … easy parking, easy to get to (catch a train if you don’t want to drive) … Level 4 rooftop section of Westpoint Blacktown, right next to Hoyts Cinemas. Parking access via Alpha St.
Volcanos Steakhouse Blacktown
"Volcano's Steakhouse Blacktown is a must for any steak and rib lover. With an incredibly impressive drying room, that you generally don’t see at other restaurants, and an equally impressive menu that caters for the whole family (including those who prefer something not so meaty like pizzas, pasta and salads), do yourself a favour and GO. Enough to go just for the décor – it’s simply stunning with plenty of great insta worthy shots to be taken … but the food totally delivers, so it’s an overall great atmosphere and experience. On the menu are an array of appetisers including mozarella sticks, chilli prawns and nachos and for mains pick from mouth watering T Bones, Rib Eyes, Scotch Fillet, Beef and Lamb Ribs, Skewers, Chicken, pizza, pasta ... there's just so much !! Try the colourful and delicious mocktails, which will certainly add an element of glamour to your experience - they look like beautiful bouquets of flowers. Check out the video taken on their official opening night - it will get you salivating !! Located right here in our own Blacktown backyard … take advantage … easy parking, easy to get to (catch a train if you don’t want to drive) … Level 4 rooftop section of Westpoint Blacktown, right next to Hoyts Cinemas. Parking access via Alpha St.

Shopping

Westpoint Blacktown is one of the biggest shopping centres in Western Sydney. With key department stores and close to 300 specialty stores, there is no shortage of places to enjoy a bit of retail therapy. You can also treat yourself to a meal at any of the diverse restaurants on Level 4. Enjoy a Portuguese chicken at Nando’s, Korean noodle soup at Kou Ramen, Thai cuisine at Hi Thai, or savour the richness of Chinese food at Crystal Seafood Restaurant. Mexican food is available at Mad Mex Fresh Mexican Grill and enjoy a sweet chocolate treat from Max Brenner Chocolate Bar. You can dine up to 11pm for great convenience.
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Westpoint
17 Patrick St
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Westpoint Blacktown is one of the biggest shopping centres in Western Sydney. With key department stores and close to 300 specialty stores, there is no shortage of places to enjoy a bit of retail therapy. You can also treat yourself to a meal at any of the diverse restaurants on Level 4. Enjoy a Portuguese chicken at Nando’s, Korean noodle soup at Kou Ramen, Thai cuisine at Hi Thai, or savour the richness of Chinese food at Crystal Seafood Restaurant. Mexican food is available at Mad Mex Fresh Mexican Grill and enjoy a sweet chocolate treat from Max Brenner Chocolate Bar. You can dine up to 11pm for great convenience.
Buzzing market hall featuring over 100 fresh produce, clothing, fast food & assorted goods vendors.
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Piețele Parklea
601 Sunnyholt Rd
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Buzzing market hall featuring over 100 fresh produce, clothing, fast food & assorted goods vendors.
Sunday market with 200+ stalls for new & secondhand goods, international food vendors & live music.
Piețele din Blacktown
Cricketers Arms Road
Sunday market with 200+ stalls for new & secondhand goods, international food vendors & live music.

Entertainment

Just a 5 minute stroll from Blacktown Railway Station. Open daily from 10AM. Offers a comprehensive range of services, from fine food and beverages, to entertainment for all age groups.
Blacktown Workers Club
55 Campbell St
Just a 5 minute stroll from Blacktown Railway Station. Open daily from 10AM. Offers a comprehensive range of services, from fine food and beverages, to entertainment for all age groups.
Watch the best Hollywood Blockbusters movies from your car! Drive-in movie theater in Prospect, New South Wales. Modern chain showing mainstream and independent movies, plus international opera, music and ballet.
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Skyline Drive In Blacktown
Cricketers Arms Road
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Watch the best Hollywood Blockbusters movies from your car! Drive-in movie theater in Prospect, New South Wales. Modern chain showing mainstream and independent movies, plus international opera, music and ballet.