In the corner, a lifeless body rested against the wall. What happened? How did he die? Was it an accident...or worse..murder?
Who killed this man?....and what weapon was used in this dastardly crime?
Add the excitement of solving a murder mystery to your outdoor adventure, with our self-guided puzzle-based walking trail. Australia's earliest inland settlement, the Crescent, as it was first known, was
a defensible hill curved round a river bend. At a point in the river where salt met fresh water, it promised better crop growing land than Sydney. Nowadays, a bustling commercial district and transport hub, this trail will take you via the remains of this colonial and convict past and allow you to see Parramatta from a new perspective.
- This fun 60-90min walk will give you a taste of life in the 1800s; a time of new beginnings, exploration and excitement but also poverty and hardship
- Discover a mix of old and new and uncover the remains of Parramatta's original settlement
- See ruins of one of the earliest convict huts and visit the oldest inland house in Australia
- Step into the Governor's Bath House and stand in the spot where the stars of the Southern hemisphere were first recorded
- Check out the Governor's residence and unravel clues to solve your mystery as you go!
- Suitable for strollers and wheelchairs if you can navigate flat grassy or gravel paths
- Dogs must be on a lead at all times
- The trail starts and ends at Parramatta Station (Argyle St exit)
- 3hr FREE Parking available in nearby Westfield Shopping Town
- Ferry Wharf is a 900m walk from the Station exit
- Whilst in Parramatta - consider visiting Elizabeth Farm, The Female Factory, or having a picnic in the park or a trip down Parramatta River
- Remember “Slip, Slop, Slap” ...and have lots of fun!!
