PlanningA weekend in South West Sydney: a two-day itinerary
Camden, the Australian Botanic Garden and Cabramatta on day one; Picton, Thirlmere’s steam trains and Burragorang Lookout on day two, with tips on timing and what to book.
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Food & drinkCabramatta food guide: pho, banh mi and more in Sydney’s Little Saigon
What to eat in Cabramatta, from pho and banh mi to spicy noodle soups and Vietnamese desserts, with tips on getting there and getting the most from a food crawl.
Day tripsThe best day trips from South West Sydney
The Southern Highlands, the Illawarra coast, the Blue Mountains and Sydney Harbour are all within easy reach. How long each trip takes, what to see and when to book a tour.
ExperiencesBalloons and skydives: seeing South West Sydney from the air
What to expect from a sunrise balloon flight over Camden or a tandem skydive over the Macarthur region: timing, weather, costs, what to wear and how to book.
OutdoorsBushwalks and national parks in South West Sydney
Where to walk in the bush around South West Sydney, from Dharawal and Thirlmere Lakes to the Georges River and the Australian Botanic Garden, with safety tips for heat and fire season.
EventsFestivals and events in South West Sydney through the year
From Lunar New Year in Cabramatta and the Festival of Steam in Thirlmere to the Festival of Fisher’s Ghost in Campbelltown, the best events in South West Sydney, season by season.