Whether you live in the Sydney area or you plan to visit this iconic city, don’t limit yourself to the beaches and the CBD. A whole world of fun, entertainment and things to see and do are waiting for you in the vast Western Suburbs. It’s an area that’s always developing and evolving and there is always something going on.
With this in mind, let’s discover just a few of the attractions and things that are happening out west for you to experience or look forward to.
Have Fun and Get Fit in Mt Druitt
The Ninja Playground and Fitness Centre is more than just a place where you can work out and get in shape. The venue is actually designed like a ninja course, similar to those shows you see on TV. This fact alone makes working out even more challenging and a heck of a lot of fun.
There are also several half-size basketball courts, climbing mazes, table tennis, rock climbing walls, a kid’s area and an obstacle course featuring more than 50 obstacles to tackle and negotiate.
Beginners and advanced are all welcome and aside from getting fit while you’re there, you’re bound to also have a great time.
Find Fisher’s Ghost
In the Campbelltown area of Western Sydney resides one of Australia’s most infamous other-worldly beings – Fisher’s Ghost. Fred Fisher, a former convict, mysteriously disappeared on a chilly June evening in 1826 and was never seen again. Not in the flesh anyway.
Since then, there have been countless sightings of a spirit in the area that everyone refers to as Fisher’s Ghost and you can even embark on a ghostly guided tour in the hope of spotting the ghost amid Campbelltown’s early colonial buildings.
Your tour guide will keep you entertained with information and stories about the area and the Fisher’s Ghost legend as you spend 90 minutes aboard a coach in search of this ghostly apparition.
Long Term Club Expansion in Lacombe
There is certainly no shortage of entertainment venues in the Western Suburbs, whether you’re looking for daytime or nighttime entertainment, and the development of these venues is on the increase. One particular club expansion, DOOLEYS Club in Lidcombe, is currently undergoing a major transformation.
The original venue has been a popular place for locals and visitors alike to enjoy a great meal and entertainment, but the venue is now being transformed into a fantastic lifestyle club, basically becoming a one-stop hub boasting a whole host of facilities to add to the social and entertainment club.
While development is underway, you can still visit the venue. By the time the transformation is complete, it will be one of the main focal points in all of Western Sydney.
Kayak the Nepean River
The Nepean River is a stunning part of the region and one of the best ways to appreciate this picturesque location in Western Sydney is from the water as you leisurely explore in a kayak. You can either bring your own kayak and do your own thing, or take one of the guided kayak tours where all equipment is supplied.
The waters of the river are calm, making it perfect for beginners and enthusiasts alike. There is nothing more beautiful and serene than being out on the still water, immersed in nature, taking in the scenery from a brand new perspective.
Hand-Feed a Tiger
You can do exactly that when you pay a visit to the Zambi Wildlife Retreat in Wallachia in Western Sydney.
Tigers are not the only big cats roaming the 20 hectares of this wildlife reserve. You’ll also see lions and pumas and you can get up close and personal with friendly meerkats. There are even dingoes, parrots and domestic farm animals all calling this reserve home.
Zambi Wildlife Retreat is a charity that was created to care for exotic animals that have been retired from the circus and other entertainment industries, providing a safe environment for these magnificent animals to live out the rest of their days.
The Takeaway
You could literally spend years exploring things to see and do in Sydney’s West and not even come close to experiencing everything. Do yourself a favour and get out and explore this fantastic part of Sydney.