Welcome to the Heritage River of Australia

Welcome to the Heritage River Project. The Parramatta River is the Heritage River of Australia. On the banks of this river, we can explore the site of the original Aboriginal peoples. The name 'Parramatta' is derived from the Aboriginal word used to describe: "where the eels meet".

Parramatta is a city located on the Parramatta River, west of Sydney. The history of European settlement of this River, as well as the original Aboriginal habitation, has now been largely forgotten.

The Heritage River Project seeks to re-discover these connections and place new value on the river.