For a suburb considered mid-size, there is a surprising amount of fun packed in to experience in Glenwood. From bargain shopping to historical sightseeing, outdoor exploration and food, glorious food. Residing on Dharug land, a day out in makes for a feel-good outing for your next local adventure.

Tucked into the agricultural countryside near the township of Camden lies Belgenny Farm, home to Australia’s oldest collection of colonial farm buildings. Located on the traditional lands of the Dharawal people, this State Heritage Listed site is recognised as the birthplace of the Australian wool, dairy, wine, and horticulture industries, providing a remarkable window into Australia’s Colonial agricultural past.

Within the evergreen The Hills Shire, you will find The Gables, a community neighbourhood designed with families and green spaces in mind. From imaginative playgrounds to quality sports grounds and amenities, it’s an inviting place to spend a day outdoors. Located on Dharug land, join WEST as we take you on a day of exploring. 

Bordering the Parramatta River, Rydalmere is a suburb known for its industrial precinct and relaxed, riverside lifestyle. The Burramattagal Clan of the Dharug people are the original custodians of this land, relying on the river for food such as eels and fish. Today, Rydalmere’s peaceful river walk, ferry connections and residential feel make it a lovely place to visit.

Once a thriving bricking making area in the 1970’s, the suburb of Merrylands West has since replaced the clay extraction pits and kilns for one of its most treasured features, the tranquil 12-hectare Central Gardens Nature Reserve. Though modest in size, it is a suburb on Dharug land rich in charm, shaped by its strong sense of community and vibrant multicultural cuisine. 

Located on the lands of the Cabrogal peoples of the Dharug Nation, Carramar in NSW is a leafy suburb, with a lot of heart. Perhaps best known for the historic Landsdowne Bridge designed by Bridge Builder and Master Stonemason David Lennox, Carramar is also home to a dreamy artisan gelateria.

Stretching all the way from Parramatta in the east to Katoomba, Blue Mountains in the west, is the Great West Walk. An epic 140km recreational trail catered for every kind of walker. Starting and ending at multiple points throughout and with so much to see and do, you can choose your day and how you spend it, making it one of the greatest walks found in Western Sydney.

The Hawkesbury has a certain magic to it, and a day out in Ebenezer is one of the very best kind. Located on the traditional lands of the Darug and Darkinjung peoples, Ebenezer is one of those wonderful places where you can experience both the colonial history of Australia and yet feel like you’re on an unexpected getaway.

Penrith is a city known as a food and nightlife mecca, and now a visit is even more enticing with a new dining district known as Manufactor. A site that began life as a copper tube manufacturing plant in 1961, its purpose has been reinvented. Found on the traditional lands of the Dharug people, join WEST as we explore this exciting new destination. 

Founder of The Modern Desi Co, Bhavna Kalra Shivalkar, takes us all on a delightful adventure through Western Sydney, sharing with us Indian desserts that taste like a piece of her homeland. Bhavna is a Mumbai-born, Sydney-based entrepreneur with 12 years of experience in the food industry, focusing on Indian cuisine and cultural immersion. Bhavna designs distinctive Indian cooking classes and food tours that provide cultural insights, showcasing the diversity and variety of

On the traditional land of Dharawal and Gundungurra peoples, Wollondilly, or the Dilly as it is affectionately known, has always been a place of great beauty and artistic endeavour. With the Wollondilly Performing Arts Centre now calling Picton home, locals are embracing artistry, creativity and an inclusive community for all.

Located on the traditional lands of the Darug people, is Bankstown Airport, one of the most important airfields in Australia. Home to many essential aeromedical organisations, it is enshrined in Australian World War II aviation history, playing a pivotal role in Allied war efforts.

Explore with WEST some of the hatted restaurants in the Illawarra, on the South Coast and in the Southern Highlands

Most often associated with the Bathurst 1000 at Mount Panorama/Wahluu, Bathurst’s greatest claim to fame is in fact as Australia’s oldest inland settlement and Gold Rush region. Heritage listed buildings from its 1815 inception pepper the Bathurst city landscape, home to bars, restaurants, boutiques and accommodation full of character and certainly many stories to tell.

Explore some of the hatted restaurants on the Central Coast, in Newcastle and the Hunter Valley

Found on the rich agricultural lands of the Darug and Darkinjung People, welcome to the Hawkesbury, an area abundant in fine meals, welcoming ambience and the kind of experiences you tell your inner circle about. WEST wants to share with you some establishments that live and breathe the paddock to plate ethos. Offering you the best of local Hawkesbury produce, straight from the farm and right onto your plate.

For over twenty years, Cabramatta’s Moon Festival has been delighting crowds with colour, energy, festivities, fireworks and of course plenty of local food we have come to love and cherish on this special day. A lunar festival bringing families, friends and spectators together with the kind of cultural vibrancy and heart Cabramatta has become so well known for.  

All over the country, every morning, Australians are united in the one ritual they can’t live without – their daily cup of coffee. So engrained in our way of being and our lifestyle, it has become a rhythm of life, part of who we are. Dotted around the Australian landscape you will find coffee served in every type of establishment, and those that gather around it.

WEST, like you, loves an adventure. Especially when it comes to unearthing gems within our remarkable regional areas, encountering country charm, bygone era nostalgia and warm community hospitality. 

Located amongst the hue of the Blue Mountains is the Grand Cliff Top Walk, an epic 19km track skirting the escarpment above the stunning Jamison Valley, stretching from Wentworth Falls to Katoomba.