Tours

Free self guided tours

Collect the self-guided tour brochure from the Park Administration Office or call 8833 5000.

The Crescent Walk: This walk from Old Government House meanders along the Crescent to "Little Coogee" on the river near the Parramatta Park Cafe.  It features remnant Cumberland Plain woodland and magnificent views to North Parramatta over the Parramatta River. 

Rumsey Heritage Rose Garden: The Rumsey Heritage Rose Garden located adjacent Pitt St within the Park is a unique garden featuring over 500 species and old garden roses.  The perfect setting for a wedding, taking a stroll or special function, the Garden is open every day.

Historic Rose Hill : This tour explores the pre-colonial and colonial landscape of the former Governor’s Domain when the English settlement at Rose Hill was being established. Rose Hill was the second site of settlement in Australia and, despite the passage of time the marks and signs of this earliest town are still discernible within the Park landscape.

Guided Tours

Join the knowledgeable park staff on one of our popular guided tours.

Governor’s Dairy Tour - 1st Tuesday & 3rd Wednesday of
the month
Guided tour of the earliest surviving workers’ cottage in Australia, built in about 1800 for Governor Macquarie by ex-convict smuggler turned cattleman George Salter.
From 2.00pm - 3.00pm
$6 p.p. includes complimentary tea or coffee.
Bookings essential. Ph. 8833 5000

Up with the Birds – Nature Trail Tour
- 2nd Wednesday & 2nd Sunday of the month
Ranger-led tour, in conjunction with Cumberland Bird Observers Club, along the Parramatta River and bushland to discover the Park’s many fascinating reptiles, mammals and birds.
From 8.00am - 9.30am
$6 p.p. includes complimentary tea or coffee
Bookings essential. Ph. 8833 5000

Director's Tour - First Friday of every month
A tour of Historic Rose Hill  led by Trust Director Christopher Levins.
From 1.00pm.
Free, but bookings essential on 8833 5000