Liverpool Australia is a lively neighbourhood where you can experience life in Greater Western Sydney. The suburb is a stone’s throw from the CBD and wins visitors over with its heritage architecture, family-friendly parks and diverse multicultural community.
Things to do in Liverpool
Liverpool is filled with historic gems, including the beautifully restored New Commercial Hotel, which has been reimagined as an atmospheric local restaurant. Opposite the hotel is a handsome Victorian Italianate style train station terminal built in the 1880s. Strolling around Liverpool Australia, you’ll also see dozens of pioneer-era cottages.
Head to bustling Macquarie Street for some of the best international cuisine in Sydney. You’ll find a variety of restaurants specialising in Thai, Indian, Lebanese and Turkish food. Pick up delicious sweets at the Iraqi bakery and stop by one of the shisha cafes for a cup of spiced apple tea. The Indian grocery store is filled with colourful spices.
Popular with local families, Bigge Park features grassy lawns and a water playground. The park is anchored by Cooks Obelisk, a monument to the famous British explorer. Enjoy a picnic on the grass and admire the towering eucalyptus, fig and ash trees.
Easy public transport connections make Liverpool Australia a great base for touring Sydney. Head into the CBD to tick off iconic sights and attractions such as the Opera House, Circular Quay, Harbour Bridge and Bondi Beach.
Getting around Liverpool
Liverpool Australia is compact and easy to get around on foot while the neighbourhood is also well-serviced by local buses. Trains run between Liverpool Station and Sydney CBD in around one hour. Sydney Airport is a 30-minute drive away.