Harrington Park, A Scenic Surprise
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Located on the traditional lands of the Dharawal people, Harrington Park is a leafy suburb encompassed by the Harrington Forest and parts of the Cumberland Plain Woodland. Its beginnings stem from a colonial land grant issued to sea trader Captain William Douglas Campbell in 1813, as compensation for the loss of his ship Harrington to convicts. Campbell’s Harrington Park Homestead was later owned by newspaper magnate Sir William Oswald Fairfax, now a historic icon of the local area.
Crear Hill Lookout, Harrington Park 
Harrington Park Homestead, Harrington Park 
Crear Hill Lookout, Harrington Park
Harrington Park's historic beginnings certainly make for an interesting story. It’s easy to see why the area is well loved, with the integration of nature a huge drawcard for locals. As you drive through Harrington Park, it’s an attractive award-winning suburb lined with trees, green landscape and large estate homes.
Harrington Lookout, Harrington Park 
Harrington Lookout, Harrington Park 
Harrington Forest, Harrington Park
Make your way to Harrington Plaza, a busy local centre for your morning coffee. Parx Coffee House is a great spot to join locals for a Will & Co Coffee and a range of delish-sounding brekkie options. From the plaza you can join walking paths towards Harrington Park Lake where native wetland birds and animals call the area home. Keep an eye out for them as you explore the gentle 2.3km lake loop trail. The trail includes passing through the Youth Play Space, a fantastic play area incorporating tracks for scooters, bikes and skateboards, great for families looking for a fun activity while out and about.
Harrington Park Lake, Harrington Park 
Harrington Park Lake Youth Place Space, Harrington Park 
Parx Coffee House, Harrington Park
Afterwards, visit the Crear Hill Lookout. It offers sweeping panoramic views over Harrington Park and out to the Blue Mountains, a spectacular local viewpoint. It is said Lady Mary Fairfax spent many afternoons relaxing at this very spot. The lookout is surrounded by the Harrington Forest woodlands, with an extensive network of walking trails for you to choose from. It’s a serene, peaceful area, with birdsong filling the air and diverse wildlife thriving alongside the community, one of the major highlights for your day out. For another panoramic spot, take the pathway to Harrington Lookout for a different vantage point.
Crear Hill Lookout, Harrington Park 
Crear Hill Lookout, Harrington Park 
Harrington Lookout, Harrington Park
When heading back to Harrington Plaza for lunch, be sure to stop by Harrington Park Homestead to admire this piece of local history. Built between 1817 to 1827, it’s listed on the NSW State Heritage Register. Once owned by the Fairfax family, it’s now privately owned and can be viewed from the walking paths just outside the property.
Harrington Park 
Harrington Plaza, Harrington Park 
Harrington Homestead, Harrington Park
At Harrington Plaza, Thai Harrington is a lovely local gem creating authentic Thai cuisine. Their lunch specials offer really good value so you can order a range of items to try. Their red curry is the WEST top tip, with aromatic spice, fresh flavours and slow, warming heat.
Thai Harrington, Harrington Park 
Thai Harrington, Harrington Park 
Thai Harrington, Harrington Park
Two other favourites at the plaza include Al Amore Pizzeria and Anita’s Bakery, and for more excellent local food options Royal Curry House Narellan, Antico Woodfired Pizza and Lickits Frozen Custard at the corner of Camden Valley Way are top choices.
Royal Curry House Narellan, Harrington Park 
Lickits Frozen Custard, Harrington Park 
Al Amore Pizzeria, Harrington Park
For your next weekend adventure, make your way to Harrington Park and enjoy a relaxed, nature-filled day out. The combination of great coffee, food, forest, history and lakeside strolls is what makes this suburb a surprising gem of a find, ready for you to discover.
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