Antoine M

Building 18, part of the Newington Armament Depot, is sometimes used for art exhibitions, especially for high schools. When I visited this building it was closed as it's only used occasionally. What I find interesting is the building and you enter through a tunnel as part of blast-proof walls. There's a wheelchair ramp as well. I can't tell what's inside the building but the whole premise is just eerily stunning. As a bonus, I suggest spending time at the Murama Dance Ground as it's right at the entrance.

This nature reserve is not accessible to the public to protect its wildlife and fragile ecosystem. What I do enjoy is the pathways around this reserve, especially the Louise Savage Pathway and River Walk Promenade, as I can appreciate the birds and wildlife that use the reserve as a sanctuary. The nature reserve is also part of the Newington Armament Depot and Nature Reserve heritage-listed site.

This pedestrian bridge completes my usual route to Bicentennial Park without crossing Australia Avenue. I prefer this as a shortcut to avoid Australia Avenue and Bennelong Parkway when I want to go to Bicentennial Park or West Concorde. This connects to Bushbox Street and then on to Bicentennial Park Bridge. The pedestrian bridge also has railway tracks running parallel to each other.

This playground has so much to offer for children and adults. My favourite is the Treehouse because it's a pain to try and manoeuvre around it, but fun. It's very quiet during the week and gets very busy at the weekend. This playground is inside Blaxland Riverside Park which is a bonus. There's a kiosk next door and plenty of public lavatories. Highly recommended for everyone but come visit early morning or late afternoon, especially in hot weather.

This is my idea of a stunning river walk promenade. It starts from the Newington Armory gate at the corner of Louise Savage Pathway and River Walk. I adore this walk because the promenade is framed by the Newington Nature Reserve and the Parramatta River. This takes me to pass the Murama Healing Site, the Newington Armory wharf area, the Armory Ferry Wharf and Armory Café, the Ferris Pavilion barbecue area, the Adventure Playground and Blaxland Riverside Park, and I finish up on top of the River Marker at Blaxland Riverside Park.