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

Carlingford is a suburb full of delight and surprises, from a park with roaring animal sculptures, to bushland walking trails and a wide variety of international cuisine.

Rosehill is best known for the iconic Rosehill Gardens Racecourse, a cornerstone of Australian horse racing since 1885. Home to the world-famous Golden Slipper, Phar Lap’s first win in 1929, and even NSW’s first powered flights by Harry Houdini in 1910, the suburb is steeped in history. Beyond the track, on the traditional lands of the Dharug people, Rosehill also features Elizabeth Farm, Australia’s oldest surviving European homestead, offering a rich glimpse into the nation

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.