When Cabramatta’s streets come alive with lanterns, music, food and the unmistakable energy of a grand celebration, you know the Moon Festival has arrived. Celebrating its 26th year, this much-loved festival is a time to embrace tradition, explore the vibrant streets of Cabramatta and, of course, indulge in the local food. Join WEST as we guide you on a tasting trail through Cabramatta’s local businesses, where you can discover some very, very good food while visiting.

Heading to CommBank Stadium for finals footy? Get there early. The NRL Finals are coming to CommBank Stadium in Parramatta, and this is the perfect excuse to explore Western Sydney’s foodie hub properly. Our advice? Don’t drive straight to the stadium, fight for a park and disappear again after 80 minutes. Come early. Eat somewhere good. Walk the river. Take the long way in. Download The WEST Journal App to take this itinerary straight to your phone and explore everything Par

Come spring, Mount Annan puts on one of Western Sydney’s prettiest displays as thousands of paper daisies burst into colour across the Australian Botanic Garden. Pink, white and yellow blooms fill the landscape and suddenly one of South West Sydney’s favourite green spaces feels a little more like a wildflower field somewhere much further from home. It’s also the perfect excuse to spend a day exploring Mount Annan, a hidden local gem. WEST has put together the Mount Annan Pa

Mount Pritchard, on the traditional lands of the Cabrogal of the Darug Nation, is a leafy suburb where community is king. Local businesses, parks and great food bring people together, alongside Mounties, a much-loved local institution.

Abbotsbury, on the traditional lands of the Cabrogal of the Dharug Nation, is a standout destination for the nature and outdoor enthusiast. Largely encompassing the Western Sydney Parklands, there’s no shortage of ways to explore, unwind, and live it up with outdoor activities.

Mount Victoria is one of those magic places you stumble upon, full of quaint historic buildings and loaded with quintessential charm. Associated with heavyweight names such as John F.Kennedy and John Fairfax, Mount Victoria, resting on the traditional lands of the Dharug and Gundungurra peoples, is a gem ready to be discovered.

Green Valley is a suburb found on the traditional lands of the Cabrogal people. Once covered in Eucalyptus forests and home to market gardeners, dairymen and poultry farmers, it is now a thriving residential suburb with a diverse and interesting community, reflected in the wonderful cuisine you can find here.