Homebush Local Knowledge
- Activities (1)
- Must do/see (1)
- What to do (4)
- Local history (1)
- Retail (3)
Activities
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Must do/see
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Title: Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic CentreComment: This magnificent waterpark, built in 1994 in preparation for the 2000 Olympic Games, has something for the entire family. There are 3 swimming pools here with a total of 28 lanes, many of which can be used for lap swimming. There are also a water slide, a river rapids, a bubble beach, a toddlers' pool and diving in the Utility Pool. The Centre covers an enormous area, all of which is carefully monitored by trained personnel. Summer hours are 5am to 9pm M-F, 6am to 8pm S-S & public holidays. During the winter the pool closes one hour earlier S-S & public holidays. Entry costs are spectators-$3, adults $6.40, children $5.10, pensioners $4.20, and other concessions are available. Public tours lasting about an hour, and including a swim and spa, are available, but phone first. Child care is offered for children aged between 0 to 7 years. To enjoy a virtual tour once on the web site, click on 'Fitness Centre', then on 'Facilities'. THIS INFORMATION BROUGHT TO YOU COURTESY "MUM'S HOUSE", www.ozstays.com/5446. |
Phone: 02-9752-3666 |
What to do
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Auburn Botanic GardensThe Auburn Botanic and Japanese Gardens consists of 9 separate sections: Japanese hill and lake, sunken rose gardens, woodland theatre and billabong area, Australian rainforest, Australian woodlands, picnic and BBQ area, Bonsai garden, aviary and fauna reserve. The Avenue of Remembrance, planted with Eucalyptus microcorys (tallowood), starts next to the entrance of the Japanese Gardens. All access playground with liberty swing for wheelchairs. It is open daily from 9 am to 5 pm (till 7 pm during daylight saving) and costs $2 per adult. It is located at the corner of Chisholm and Chiswick Rds., Auburn. You will also find there BBQ Facilities, Picnic Area, and Public Toilet. THIS INFORMATION BROUGHT TO YOU COURTESY "MUM'S HOUSE", www.ozstays.com/5446. |
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Bike Hire @ Sydney Olympic ParkThis is the way to see our lovely, local Bicentennial Park. By hiring a bike and helmet, you can travel over 35 km of cycleways between 9 and 5, Saturdays & Sundays. For more information once you're on the web site, find the 'Play in our Park' picture, then click on 'Bike Hire'. The two Visitor Centres are an excellent starting point to find out what tours, activities, events, and transport are available for your enjoyment every day of the week, both in Bicentennial Park and in the wider Sydney Olympic Park. PLEASE NOTE THAT PREVIOUS GUESTS DISCOVERED YOU MUST HAVE PHOTO ID IN ORDER TO RENT BIKES HERE. THIS INFORMATION BROUGHT TO YOU COURTESY "MUM'S HOUSE", www.ozstays.com/5446. |
02-9714-7888 |
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Cooks River CyclewayThis long and interesting cycleway takes you from Ryde (Settlers' Park), through Rhodes, Bicentennial Park (use underpass to cross Homebush Bay Dr.), Homebush, Homebush West, Strathfield (use underpass to cross Liverpool Rd.). A chain of parks now takes you through Strathfield South (an underpass takes you under Punchbowl Rd. into Belfield), Canterbury, (underpass under Canterbury Rd.), Earlwood, Undercliffe, and finally to Tempe. There's a train station there if you want to travel on, or back. (Bikes travel free outside peak hour.) THIS INFORMATION BROUGHT TO YOU COURTESY "MUM'S HOUSE", www.ozstays.com/5446. |
13 22 13 (Roads & Traf Auth.) |
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Sydney Royal Easter ShowThis was originally Australia's pre-eminent agricultural show. It has now expanded to include about 800 commercial exhibitors, holds approximately 12,500 competitions over the 14 days of the show, and offers some 3,000 varied and skilled entertainers. Of course the children often head straight for the showbags, of which there were nearly 300 in 2004. The show attracts about 1,000,000 visitors each year, making this Australia's largest annual event. THIS INFORMATION BROUGHT TO YOU COURTESY "MUM'S HOUSE", www.ozstays.com/5446. |
02-9704-1111 |
Local history
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Rookwood Necropolis (Cemetery)Some 700 acres in size, this is one of the best surviving examples of a Victorian cemetery in the world, and the largest in the Southern Hemisphere. First established in 1868, it is in constant use and now has some 800,000 people buried there. The heritage values of the cemetery are protected by an Act of Parliament. Rookwood is a place of peace and tranquillity, equally loved by families, historians, artists, environmentalists, and casual visitors. It has the oldest crematorium and the largest war cemetery in Australia. Over 100 religious and cultural groups use Rookwood as a final resting place for their loved ones. Funerary customs, brought here from all over the world, reflect Australia's multicultural society. Regular and exotic tours (e.g., Plague and Pestilence, Murder and Mayhem) are conducted by the Friends of Rookwood. You may hear the story of the manager of the cemetery's Catholic section being shot dead by one of his employees, whom he'd dismissed. However you can also drive through or wander around at your leisure. THIS INFORMATION BROUGHT TO YOU COURTESY "MUM'S HOUSE", www.ozstays.com/5446. |
02-9499-2415 |
Retail
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Direct Factory Outlets (DFO)This is a retail outlet with over 80 shops in one complex. There is fashion for everyone, handbags and luggage, homewares, shoes, and jewellery. They sell discontinued, end-of-season, previous season lines and special purchases. There is lots of parking, but DFO is also accessible by public transport (525 bus from Strathfield Station). When checking out the web site choose the location 'Sydney'. THIS INFORMATION BROUGHT TO YOU COURTESY "MUM'S HOUSE", www.ozstays.com/5446. |
02-9748-9800 |
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Paddy's Markets, FlemingtonPaddy's Markets, across the Station bridge at Flemington, have a Swap and Sell Market on Saturday between 6am and 2pm. You'll find over 250 stands selling knick-knacks, books, tools and other pre-loved treasures. The Organic Market is open on Friday between 10am and 4.30pm. Here you will find certified organic fruit and veg, and also organic breads, condiments, meats and grocery items. The Fresh Food Market on Saturday from 6am till 2pm sells honey, farm eggs, nuts, legumes, deli meats, herbs and spices. Paddy's Market itself, selling all kinds of new - but cheap and discounted - goods, is open at Flemington on Friday from 10am till 4.30pm and on Sunday between 9am and 4.30pm. The regular produce markets (NB - bulk-buying by the box/crate ONLY) operate every week-day, on Monday from 5 am and Tuesday to Friday from 6 am, until 12 noon. At least 137 producers can be found in Buildings A, B, C and E. |
02-9325-6200 |
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Rhodes Shopping CentreJust a few kilometres from Homebush, this new centre has the largest Ikea in the Southern Hemisphere, plus Coles and BiLo and 100 specialty shops (incl. The Tea Centre). Also, Reading Cinemas has opened 8 cinemas, two of which include crying rooms. (These are for the baby, not for you!) Retailers are open until 7 pm weeknights, 9 pm Thursday and 6 pm on the weekend. Rhodes Centre is serviced by rail (Rhodes Station is just a 3-min. walk away from the Centre itself), bus (458 & 459 service) and road. There is a free week-day shuttle bus that picks up at Rhodes Station every 5-10 min. between 11 am and 3 pm. THIS INFORMATION BROUGHT TO YOU COURTESY "MUM'S HOUSE", www.ozstays.com/5446 |
02-8754-1111 |
