In 1839, Governor George Gipps laid out the boundaries of Parramatta with a set of 10 sandstone blocks. This ride seeks them out, rides the old boundaries of Parramatta using several of its fabulous bridges, and opens up this unique part of Parramatta's history. Not to mention Australia's 3 oldest buildings, and many more. It will take about 3.5 hours. Don't miss it! Learn your history the best way possible - by bicycle! Book in at parramattaheritagerides.netSee More

Parramatta Foundations Festival – celebrating our 226th birthday.A host of cycling activities will be on offer including free Bicycle Valet Parking; free, guided one-hour rides around Parramatta’s farms of yesteryear (see separate listing); and Bicycle Hire. There will also by cycling skills courses, child safety training and free bicycle safety checks.Parramatta Council is hosting a multitude of events to mark the milestone in nearby Church St. So ride on down, see the ever-evolving…See More

Jim Fitzpatrick, author of the book of the same title, is giving a presentation on the fascinating story of Australia's cycling history at Elizabeth Farm, Australia's oldest house. Starts at 6.30pm. Cost: $5.00 Bookings are essential at trybooking.com/ENCT or via parramattaheritagerides.netSee More

A delightful ride to Australia's 3 oldest buildings, Old Government House, the Dairy Cottage, and Elizabeth Farm, which date back to the 1790s, and are all conveniently located in Parramatta! A short tour is included of each in what will be a unique experience, not to be missed! You'll need to bring your own bicycle, helmet, water and snacks. A refreshment stop will be made at Elizabeth Farm (additional cost).Starts at 9.30am from the Tudor Gates, and finishes at 1pm.Cost: Adults $23, Children…See More

Do you know where Australia’s 3 oldest buildings are? Where the oldest marked grave is? And where you’ll find more old buildings than The Rocks? In Parramatta of course! The Parramatta Heritage ride is a leisurely 20km saunter around the best of Parramatta’s old buildings. It includes regular stops and a commentary gives you an insight into the colourful characters and the vital role Parramatta played in the survival of the European settlement.The ride is free, and takes about 3.5 hours. It…See More

A leisurely 3.5 hr tour around the beautiful and ancient Parramatta! Not many people know that Parramatta is home to Australia’s 3 oldest buildings, its oldest marked grave, the longest continuously-used church site, the longest continuously-used military site… and the list goes on. See them all and more! You’ll hear the story of Parramatta’s vital role in the survival of the European colony, and of its colourful characters. The ride is a mixture of on-road and off-road.  Children are welcome…See More

A leisurely 3.5 hr tour around the beautiful and ancient Parramatta! Not many people know that Parramatta is home to Australia’s 3 oldest buildings, its oldest marked grave, the longest continuously-used church site, the longest continuously-used military site… and the list goes on. See them all and more! You’ll hear the story of Parramatta’s vital role in the survival of the European colony, and of its colourful characters. The ride is a mixture of on-road and off-road.  Children are welcome…See More

A leisurely 3.5hr tour around the fabulous historical buildings and structures of Parramatta. Not many people know that Parramatta is home to Australia’s 3 oldest buildings, its oldest marked grave, the longest continuously-used church site, the longest continuously-used military site… and the list goes on. See them all and more!You’ll hear the story of Parramatta’s vital role in the survival of the European colony, and of its colourful characters. And you’ll get a short tour inside one of…See More