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.

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.