Unwind and Escape
Unwind in green space, stay at the stylish Atura Blacktown hotel or drive into a retro cinema. Western Sydney Parklands is the perfect place to escape these holidays.
Atura Blacktown Hotel
From the designer styling of award-winning hotel to the retro charm of the Skyline Drive-In and the old-world charm of the heritage-listed Royal Cricketer’s Arms pub, Atura Blacktown provides guests with a unique and quirky base from which to explore an incredibly rich region. Mere minutes from the M7 and just off the M4 motorway, Atura Blacktown is close to a large number of business park precincts and lies between Raging Waters Sydney, Sydney Motorsport Park and Blacktown International Sports Park.
The award-winning Roadhouse Bar & Grill, right in the heart of the hotel’s lobby, is the perfect place to savour a long night in. Atura’s meetings and events facilities include five function rooms and an outdoor Pool Deck – the perfect place to meet, mingle and celebrate weddings, birthdays or any special event.
Skyline Drive-In
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.
Eat and Drink
The Parklands is perfect for DIY picnics and barbecues, it also offers everything from a sit-down meal to a quick coffee or soft-serve ice-cream to go. Stop by Amoretti's cafe for delicious Italian cuisine right by Plough and Harrow, Harvey Social for a quick bite and coffee (dog's welcome) steps away from Bungarribee Playground or Saluti Cafe at Lizard Log.
Horsley Park Farms
Enjoy 100 hectares of urban farming country right in the heart of the Parklands at Horsley Park, growing everything from juicy strawberries to vine ripened cherry tomatoes, fresh Asian greens, sugar cane and beautiful cut flowers.
The farms are located in Horsley Park, adjacent to the M7 Motorway and The Horsley Drive. You will find farmgate stalls at Heng Fresh Farm, Sun's Fresh Farm and Lam's Farm Fresh - all on Ferrers Road.
Gabrugal Yana
Gabrugal Yana is a bushwalk that connects you with Dharug Country and culture, and the story of six Dharug Seasons, told through artwork created by First Nations artists. The 11km loop trail is designed for you to experience Country and enjoy views to Gulamada (Blue Mountains) and Sydney’s eastern skyline. There is an amazing diversity of plant, bird and animal life to see in the western Sydney bush, as well as places to rest and lookouts. Along the way, discover six hand-crafted art trees that represent the changing seasons of this Country.
Ways to Play
There are so many ways to play in Western Sydney Parklands from free family fun to places to unwind and escape.