Best Things to do in Western Sydney

As mums, we know how hard it can be to come up with things to keep the family entertained. So WSM has put together this fun list of the best things to do in Western Sydney with the whole family!

featherdale sydney wildlife park in doonside
Animal encounter at Featherdale Doonside.

Featherdale Sydney Wildlife Park is home to one of Australia’s most comprehensive collections of native wildlife. Have a personal encounter with a Koala and hand feed Kangaroos and Wallabies.

Skyline Drive-in Blacktown
Garfield at Skyline Drive-In Blacktown.

Imagine a night out under the stars (be it in a snazzy convertible or a grunty pick-up truck) watching the latest blockbuster, having a beverage and enjoying a tasty treat from the diner menu. Sounds like a perfect night out! The Skyline Drive-In Blacktown is set to light up the skies with a great mix of new releases and nostalgic hits, so dust off your onesie and get ready for your new favourite date!

Don’t forget to bring your working FM Radio for tunes and movie sound to have that true nostalgic feel.

B.E.S.T. playground IN BLACKTOWN
B.E.S.T. Playground in Blacktown.

The Blacktown Exercise Sports and Technology Hub (BEST) Hub is a state-of-the-art facility designed to make a positive impact on the community. You will find a lovely cafe, training and rehab equipment, aquatics pool, all weather playing field, a hotel and the coolest playground in the area!

hoyts d-box in blacktown & wetherill park

HOYTS D-BOX Motion Recliners completely transforms the cinema experience as we know it, where every seat is a super comfortable motion recliner to take your movie experience to the next level. The perfect combination of super comfortable reclining seats with synchronized movements that match the on-screen action! 

  • Location: Westpoint Shopping Centre, Level 4, Patrick Street, Blacktown | Polding St, Wetherill Park
  • Days: 7 Days, Session Times Vary
  • Phone number: 02 9003 3810
  • More info: HOYTS D-BOX Motion Recliners
RAGING WATERS in prospect

When the clock strikes summer, there’s no better place to be than at Sydney’s largest water park, Raging Waters Sydney. With over 40 slides and attractions, they take fun to a whole new level and help create memories that will last a lifetime.

  • Location: 427 Reservoir Rd, Prospect
  • Days: Usually open from October to January
  • Phone number: 02 8857 1000
  • More info: Raging Waters Sydney
tada kids cafe lidcombe & oran park

Tada Kids Cafe’s mission is to provide hours of indoor fun with a variety of rooms to explore and play. This playground includes dress ups, activity rooms, a ball pit and a cafe for parents to enjoy a coffee while kids play!

  • Location:  92 Parramatta Rd, Lidcombe | 351 Oran Park Dr, G/2C Oran Park Podium, Oran Park
  • Days: 7 Days 9am-5pm
  • Phone number: 02 9807 8282
  • More info: Tada Kids Cafe
Sydney zoo in eastern creek

Sydney Zoo is home to over 4,000 animals, including awe-inspiring and endangered species from all around the world. Sydney Zoo is also the only combined zoo and aquarium in NSW and boasts the largest Reptile & Nocturnal House in the world!

PENRITH SLOT CARS & HOBBY CENTRE

Penrith Slot Cars are a family owned and operated Slot Car Centre and our focus is on providing fun and entertainment for all ages. The centre caters for 1:24, 1:32, 1:43 scale cars with the fastest Drag Strip in NSW with Drag Racing every Friday Night.

  • Location: 25 Altair Pl, Jamisontown
  • Days: Wednesday to Sunday, times vary
  • Phone number: 02 4732 4680
  • More info: penrithslotcars.com.au
Narrow escape rooms in penrith

Narrow Escape Rooms is an award winning, locally owned escape room business. We offer games designed by a team of professional escape room designers. Choose from rooms like Launch, Undetected & Inheritance.

  • Location: Suite 4, First floor, 2 Castlereagh St, Penrith
  • Days: 7 Days 9:30am-1opm
  • Phone number: 02 4789 0140
  • More info: Narrow Escape Rooms
scram escape rooms in penrith

Scram Escape Rooms have created interactive, immersive, real-life games for groups of 2-8 people to enjoy. Their games and friendly staff cater for beginners and the experienced enthusiasts.

To achieve your great escape you must solve a series of tasks, missions and puzzles in order to progress through the game and ‘escape our rooms’!

truninja in penrith

Tru Ninja is a revolutionary obstacle adventure park bringing fun, fitness and adventure together.
Be a ninja warrior for the day! Play for fun and fitness while being active and entertained for 1-2 hours with a variety of obstacles, foam pits, warped wall and jump tower into their stunt man airbag!

  • Location: 120 Mulgoa Rd, Jamisontown
  • Days: Tuesday-Sunday, Times Vary
  • Phone number: 02 4721 0654
  • More info: Tru Ninja
harry hartog in penrith

A new chapter in bookselling is unfolding, in an epic tale that stretches from the breathtaking Blue Mountains to the rolling banks of the Nepean River and beyond to the vibrant Western suburbs of Sydney. Discover Penrith’s newest bookshop and community of kindred spirits and prepare to explore our fantastical world of books, unique gifts and beautiful homeware.

  • Location: 378 High St, Penrith
  • Days: 7 Days, Times Vary
  • Phone number: 02 5119 7755
  • More info: Harry Hartog Penrith
wsi airport experience centre

bounceinc in homebush

BOUNCEinc features various fun activities to keep kids entertained for hours such as their free-jump arena, dodgeball, basketball, cliff jump and so much more! Plan your next kids parties at Bounce for your children to be guaranteed a BLAST!

  • Location: 201 Parramatta Rd, Homebush West
  • Days: 7 Days, Times Vary
  • Phone number: 02 9052 2111
  • More info: BOUNCE Homebush
RIVERSIDE THEATRES IN PARRAMATTA

Come along and experience something new. Riverside aim to involve, entertain, enrich, inspire, delight and intrigue audiences and artists with live performance, events, festivals and community gatherings. There is something for everyone at Riverside.

  • Location: Corner Market &, Church St, Parramatta
  • Days: Session Times Vary
  • Phone number: 02 8839 3399
  • More info: Riverside Theatres
PHIVE IN PARRAMATTA

PHIVE is Parramatta’s new community, cultural and civic hub, located in the heart of Parramatta’s CBD.

It’s a space to learn, be inspired and explore something new. A space to connect with the community and find local services. A space to meet, collaborate and do business. And a space to immerse yourself in cultural experiences or enjoy a bite to eat.

  • Location:  5 Parramatta Sq, Parramatta
  • Days: 7 Days, Times Vary
  • Phone number: 1300 055 555
  • More info: Visiting PHIVE
parramatta aquatic centre

Discover new ways to be fit and have fun at Parramatta Aquatic Centre. Try out their state-of-the-art gym facility, learn to swim classes for all ages and skill levels or enjoy any of their three heated swimming pools for recreational fun. Kids can enjoy the indoor splash play area as well!

treetops adventure in abbotsbury

At the furthest most tip of Western Sydney Parklands, you’ll find an outdoor adventure waiting for you! Flex your adventurous spirit and test yourself mentally and physically across 100+ aerial obstacles on their Tree Ropes Courses or experience Australia’s fastest Zipcoaster!

  • Location:  Western Sydney Parklands, Plough & Harrow East, 749 Elizabeth Dr, Abbotsbury
  • Days: 7 Days, 9am-5pm
  • Phone number: 02 8104 1139
  • More info: Tree Tops Adventure
west hq show in rooty hill

From world-famous stage shows, musicals, comedy, tribute acts, live acoustic sessions and dancing the weekend away, West HQ is the ultimate entertainment hub in Western Sydney.

Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre

Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre is the best place to find swimming lessons, competitive squads, health club classes, recreational programs and more. Including Splashers Playground, Waterslide & Rapid River Ride which is included in pool admission upon entry.

campbelltown billabong parklands

Campbelltown Billabong Parklands is a new outdoor recreational destination in the heart of the Campbelltown City Centre. Featuring pools and interactive water play facilities, landscaped areas, parklands and amenities set on a four hectare site. Splash, swim, play, picnic and explore at Campbelltown Billabong Parklands.

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