Keen to have the quintessential Aussie bushwalk experience? Check out the Terry’s Creek Bushwalk (Trail map here). Unlike other more ambitious outback routes, this trail is well-marked and suitable for preschoolers.

Looking for more kid-friendly places to visit? Bookmark this handy list.

Fancy a feel-good breakfast? Drop in at Brighter Coffee, where it all begins with the community, single-source house-roasted coffee beans, and simple back-to-basics food. 

Says owner Junji Tai, “Our priority is caring for people. It's about caring for our team, our values and the community here.” 

If you arrive late and cannot secure a seat in this cosy establishment, head to the ever-trustworthy Circa Espresso or The Coffee Emporium instead. Both these establishments have their fanbases, and they seldom disappoint.

Craving for something spicy? Make a beeline for Temasek—a household name for those in the know about Singaporean and Malaysian fare. Must-trys here include the laksa, a coconut milk-infused curry broth with noodles, and the aromatic Hainanese chicken rice.

Alternately, pick out homely Vietnamese fare at Pho Pasteur, or bite into mouth-watering kebabs at the Honey Persian Restaurant. And do not forget to sneak in some extra calories at Thirsty Bird; the fried chicken here makes it all worth it. 

For a sweet ending to your day, head to Gelato Messina or Bay Vista on Church Street, a dining destination which offers virtually everything out of Martha Stewart’s cookbook. 

(Think massive ice cream bowls, cocktail glass desserts, a decadent cake bar, and chocolate on tap.)  

Hungry for more places to eat in Parramatta? Uncover more recommendations on Parramatta’s food and coffee scene here and here.