Westfield Parramatta does have a great range of food options in its food court but the crowning jewel of the Parramatta CBD is Church Street. The chain of restaurants extend along Church Street all the way down to Auto Alley, named so due to all the car dealerships that hit the street towards the south end. Asian cuisines are usually found towards the south end, on one side of Westfield Parramatta, with more al fresco dining and many European-style cuisines found on the northern end. After having a lovely Italian dinner at Sicilian, you can just cross the road to one of the greatest gelato places in the country, Messina and take your pick of either a more traditional flavour, or go for a more adventurous one. Church Street isn’t the only place to find a great place to eat. Meraki Merchants is located on George Street and does one of the best breakfasts, brunches and lunches in Sydney. It puts a Middle Eastern spin on some of the more traditional-style meals. Have an avo on toast with a dash of Dukkah, an exciting array of spices that adds a little something to your meal.

There are a lot of national and multinational corporations that have relocated their headquarters from the Sydney CBD to Parramatta, which has really aided in making it the second CBD in Sydney. With this thriving business district, it’s an ideal place for you to store your things in. Parramatta is also one of the major bus and train interchanges so it’s easy to get to from various points in the western suburbs.

Victoria Road is the main road that will lead you into Parramatta, however there is also James Ruse Drive if you’re coming from suburbs further west. If you’re coming from the Inner West, Silverwater Road leads into Victoria Road, which you can then follow into Parramatta. Macarthur Street can be taken from Victoria Road if you’re wanting to go towards Westfield Parramatta and wishing to avoid the heavier traffic on the main roads.