The Crescent
Highlights
- Take in breathtaking views of Parramatta River while appreciating its ancient cultural significance from The Crescent.
- Explore the natural amphitheatre's unique landscape, shaped by thousands of years of Aboriginal history and natural processes.
- Enjoy outdoor concerts and events like Symphony Under the Stars in a stunning setting surrounded by lush gardens.
- Relax in picnic areas equipped for families, making it a perfect spot for a day out in Parramatta Park.
Take in spectacular views of Parramatta River from this ancient natural amphitheatre, and learn about the cultural significance of The Crescent.
Parramatta River has wound through this landscape for thousands of years, transforming the landscape to create Sydney Harbour and its tributaries within an ancient drowned river valley.
One of the best places to view this ancient waterway is from The Crescent, a natural amphitheatre formed by a small billabong on the bank of the river. This area was inhabited by Aboriginal people dating back thousands of generations, making it one of the earliest cultural sites in the Sydney Basin.
The Crescent offers a vantage point from which to view the Old Kings School, Brislington House and the spires of St Patrick’s and St John’s cathedrals – as well as the river.
As a spectacular outdoor amphitheatre, you might find yourself enjoying the many concerts and major events throughout the year, such as Sydney Festival’s Symphony Under the Stars.
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