If you’re looking for a unique place to visit in Australia, look no further than Granville, NSW. This small town is home to some of the most interesting and quirky attractions in the country. From a museum made entirely of matchboxes to a park filled with giant metal sculptures, there’s something for everyone in Granville. In this blog post, we will explore some of the most unique things that you can find in this charming little town.
Granville was once home to the largest matchbox factory in the Southern Hemisphere. The factory employed over 500 people and produced over 100 million matchboxes each year. In its heyday, the town was known as the ‘Matchbox Capital of Australia’. Today, you can learn all about Granville’s matchbox history at the Matchbox Museum. This unique museum is made entirely out of matchboxes and is a must-see for any visitor to Granville.
If you’re looking for a truly unique park experience, head to Gerry Cottenot Park. This park is filled with giant metal sculptures that been created by local artists. The sculptures are made from recycled materials and each one is unique. Gerry Cottenot Park is the perfect place to explore Granville’s creative side.
Granville was home to Australia’s first drive-in cinema. The Granville Drive-In opened in 1954 and was a popular spot for movie lovers for many years. Today, the site of the old drive-in cinema is now home to a shopping centre. However, you can still see the original ticket box office which has been preserved as a historical landmark.
Granville is home to the NSW Rail Transport Museum. This museum is dedicated to the history of rail transport in New South Wales. The museum houses a collection of locomotives, railway cars, and other railway memorabilia. The NSW Rail Transport Museum is a must-visit for any train enthusiast.
Granville has produced many famous faces over the years. Some of the most famous people from Granville include actor Hugh Jackman, musician Delta Goodrem, and television personality Kerri-Anne Kennerley. Granville is also home to the Granville train line, which was used in the popular movie The Matrix.
These are a few of the unique things that you can find in Granville, NSW. This small town is full of surprises and is a great place to visit for a truly unique experience.
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Address: 70 Alice St, Rosehill NSW 2142, Australia
Main Phone: (02) 9635 9488
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Marta Elliott
5/5
4 months ago
Eye opening experience. You are given a tablet that gives you historical information about the property. Very interesting. Lovely house and gardens with unusual plants you don’t often see. Well worth a visit.
Dadang Utomo
5/5
2 months ago
Gorgeous place with an interesting history behind it. Adults entry costs 18$. They offered an iPad or sensory your. The kids loved the beautiful gardens. But we wished it had a little coffee shop or small playground to make use of the beautiful garden and trees.
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Address: Pitt St &, Holdroyd Gardens, Walpole St, Merrylands NSW 2160, Australia
Main Phone: (02) 8757 9090
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Latitude: -33.8314444
Longitude: 150.995193
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Address: 9 Ruse St, Harris Park NSW 2150, Australia
Main Phone: (02) 9635 8149
Visit the Experiment Farm Cottage Website
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Latitude: -33.8200913
Longitude: 151.0125467
Ri Mo
3/5
2 months ago
Haven’t been to the farm cottage museum which is open Saturday and Sunday but the slopy park beside is a perfect little spot for sun bathing.
P rtyh
5/5
a year ago
One of the most important historic sites in Australia, the site of the first farm and a fascinating cultural museum as well.
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Address: 48/2 O’Connell St, Parramatta NSW 2150, Australia
Main Phone: (02) 7909 6515
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Ailen Kusnaidi
5/5
in the last week
We had so much fun doing CR-18 at Scram Parramatta. Our game master, Nick, is so helpful and friendly. He gave us clues and extra time to escape. The game is challenging but fun – I really recommend going there with your friends. I will be back to try other themes! Thank you for a fun night 🙂
Alexa Southcombe
5/5
a month ago
Great experience with Annie looking after us. The clues were very clever and fun to figure out. We loved the variety of things to solve. We did the Wizards of Chambers and would love to see the other rooms that they have. Definitely recommend 🙂
Serena Amabile
5/5
3 weeks ago
I went with my friends and we did the wizard chamber. So so fun and not scary, exactly like we wanted it. Nick was the nicest, he was so kind, helpful and happy to take a photo of us at the end.
I will do it again as it was so great and made our night out different. Great way to have a technology free night.
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