Parramatta River Foreshore

Overview

A good place to start is at heritage-listed Lennox Bridge, a single-arch sandstone bridge built by convicts in the 1830s. Pop into the Visitors Centre for a brief introduction to the area and to check out the historical archives before starting your walk.

Heading east, you'll see the pavement is covered in Indigenous murals created by Ngemba artist Jamie Eastwood. They tell the story of the European invasion, including Governor Arthur Phillip's boat trip to the head of the Parramatta River in search of fresh water and the bloody Battle of Parramatta and death of Indigenous leader Pemulwuy. There are signposts to help you on your way but you can learn even more on a tour.

Image: Emma Joyce