Visit St. John’s Cemetery, Parramatta

LOCATION

St. John’s Cemetery, Parramatta is located in the heart of the Parramatta CBD, at the intersection of O’Connell Street and Aird Street, Parramatta, just a two minute walk from Westfield Parramatta or a seven minute walk from Parramatta station.

PARKING

Nearest parking is across the road from the cemetery at Westfield Parramatta’s Aird St. carpark. Parking is free for the first two hours.

PUBLIC TRANSPORT

  • Take the train to Parramatta station.
  • Walk north-west on the transitway towards Church Street. (210 metres)
  • Continue onto Argyle Street, past Westfield Parramatta. (400 metres)
  • Turn left on to O’Connell Street (98 metres). Destination will be on the right.

FACILITIES

The nearest toilets are at Parramatta Westfield. Note: the cemetery can get very hot (even in the cooler months), as there is little shade and no seating. Ensure you bring a bottle of water, a hat, and wear footwear suitable for all weather events and for traversing uneven ground.

GUIDES

Looking for a specific grave? Consult the Database to find a grave with pinpoint GIS locations on a Google Map. Interested in a guided tour of the cemetery? The Friends of St. John’s host tours, so please refer to the Friends of St. John’s Cemetery, Parramatta Facebook group for announcements of these events. Otherwise, please arrange a private tour well in advance of your visit by emailing stjohnsparra@gmail.com.