With Western Sydney International (WSI) Airport opening up new ways to arrive in the region, there’s never been a better time to discover what’s right on Penrith’s doorstep. Whether you’re visiting from interstate, arriving from overseas or planning a local escape, make time for the river, the food, the culture and the experiences that give this part of Western Sydney its character. Land, stay and adventure. Penrith is ready when you are.

With Western Sydney International (WSI) Airport welcoming its first passengers, there’s a whole lot of Western Sydney worth exploring before you fly or after you land. When travelling with the family, the airport run doesn’t have to mean a mad dash from the front door to the departure gate. From animal encounters and nature trails to treetop rope courses and seriously good local eats, these family-friendly stops turn travel time into adventure time.

Western Sydney is opening to the world. Within a 20-minute drive of Western Sydney International (WSI) Airport is the family-centric, growth suburb of Oran Park, a place well worth the detour. On the traditional lands of the Dharawal People, this fast-growing town centre has a story that extends from cow pastures and grand colonial estates to the legendary Oran Park Raceway.

The WEST Guide to your first 24 hours outside Western Sydney International (WSI) Airport With Western Sydney International (WSI) Airport welcoming its first passengers from 25 October 2026, the world is arriving on Western Sydney’s doorstep. What better way to begin than by discovering what’s already here?

Answering the question, “What are you doing this weekend?”, has always been at the core of the WEST ethos. Highlighting standout places to travel, memorable food experiences, and culture to immerse yourself in. Located on Dharug Nura, Australia’s Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport, means that the simple question, “What are you doing this weekend?”, now unlocks a world of exciting possibilities.