Enjoy the Great Australian Outdoors
With the picturesque Georges River, Georges River National Park, and more than 350 parks and sporting reserves in Bankstown, there are plenty of parklands and recreational places to enjoy. You can have a picnic with the family at Mirambeena Regional Park, try boating or water-skiing on the Georges River, take a bushwalk, enjoy a social or organised sporting match, or take a leisurely walk along the river foreshores.
Places to stay
A variety of accommodation is available in Bankstown, ranging from budget motels to 4 and 5 star hotels and serviced apartments.
Major services at your fingertips
All major services are available in Bankstown including: a major hospital (Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital); the largest general aviation airport in the southern hemisphere (Bankstown Airport); and numerous educational institutions, including a university campus and TAFE Institute.
Food from around the world
Reflecting Bankstown's multicultural community, you'll find excellent quality traditional foods from around the world. From Yum Cha to some of Sydney's best Lebanese eateries and fine a la carte cuisine, there is something for everyone, and to suit all budgets.
Plenty to do
Bankstown features a large shopping centre, Centro Bankstown, along with key shopping centres in Bass Hill and Chullora. There are also plenty of places to have fun and be entertained, including a cinema complex, sporting clubs, Bankstown Town Hall activities, Bankstown Paceway and a variety of other entertainment venues. You can even board a plane in Bankstown and take a tour over the Blue Mountains, Sydney Harbour or anywhere else you can think of in Australia, including the outback.