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

Surrounded by national parkland and rolling hills, Hornsby is a very green, bustling, and scenic neighbourhood. In the north of Greater Sydn

Many people know Eastwood as the place where the Granny Smith Apple was first produced, but it’s also famous as a melting pot of culture in

Hazelbrook is a small town along the Great Western Highway in the Blue Mountains. Sitting on the traditional land of the Dharug and Gundungu

Umina is a popular beach town on the southern end of the Central Coast, which is an easy hour and a half drive from Western Sydney. Not only

Visit Moss Vale in the Southern Highlands. Moss Valle is filled with heritage buildings, natural scenery, and a colourful history.

Bella Vista is a hilly suburb in Sydney’s Norwest and many of the high points overlook Western Sydney including the Blue Mountains.

WEST has curated a list of experiences and destinations that will surprise you, that are within a 25-minute drive of the airport.

Pitt Town is an incredibly historic and culturally significant town along the Hawkesbury River on the traditional land of the Dharug...

Wollongong is a treasure trove of public art and design. The CBD is brought to life by murals, sculptures and open areas. WEST takes you on

Mawson Park is a large green park in the heart of Campbelltown’s CBD making it a perfect meeting place, recreational spot, and picnic area.

Discover the Central Coast's hidden gems in East Gosford on a day trip from Western Sydney. Indulge in delicious coffee, boutique shopping,