WELCOME TO THE
Sisters of Mercy Parramatta Heritage Trail
Explore history at your own pace
Discover why Parramatta is described as the “Cradle of Catholicism” in Australia and deepen your understanding of the history of the Sisters of Mercy Parramatta with the Heritage Trail self-guided walking tour. This heritage trail explores the significant landmarks and contributions of the pioneering women who shaped education, healthcare, and community services in the Western Sydney region. This website provides fascinating insights into each stop along the trail, bringing to life the stories of these remarkable sisters and their enduring legacy.
This image is part of a painting called The Journey by Danny Eastwood
Visitor Information
Everyone is welcome at our Heritage Site. The Heritage Trail is located within the Heritage Site and we recommend you allow approximately 1-2 hours to explore the trail. Please remember to bring a mobile phone or other suitable device, to access the audio material at each station.
Location: The Heritage Site is located at 6 Victoria Road, Parramatta, NSW
Open Days: Check this page for upcoming Open Day events.
Group Tours: Bookings are essential for group tours at other times. To organise a group tour, please contact our team and include your preferred date and time and the number of participants.
Accessibility: The Heritage Trail is contained within the Heritage Site and is wheelchair accessible.
Getting here
Arriving by car: Parking is available in adjacent streets.
Arriving by bus or light rail: A number of bus services stop within a 5-minute walk to the Heritage site. We are also approximately 5 minutes’ walk from Prince Alfred Square Light Rail stop.
Arriving by train: The Heritage Trail is approximately 15-20 minutes walk from Parramatta Station. The Light Rail (towards Westmead) also departs from Parramatta Station approximately every 15 minutes.
Arriving by ferry: Catch the ferry to Parramatta Wharf and walk approximately 15 minutes along the Parramatta River to the site, via Church Street and Victoria Road.
Contact us
Interested in the history of the Sisters of Mercy or want to book a group tour of the Heritage Site? Please fill out the form and we will be in touch shortly.