Parramatta is situated to the west of Sydney, at the end of the Parramatta River. Jet Cat ferries carry passengers between Parramatta and Central Sydney and many commuters choose this relatively pleasant method of travel instead of driving or taking the train. The City is predominantly a business centre because of its ideal location on several major National Highways as well as its close proximity to Sydney. The City can be reached from other centres without necessarily travelling through Sydney. This is the home to one of the NRL (National Rugby League) top teams and also to one of the Southern Hemispheres largest indoor shopping complexes, The Westfield, which has hundreds of shops, cinemas etc. Parramatta is a rich source of modern Australian history as it is the site of one of the first European settlements on the continent. A unique 'feature' to the city is Church Street, locally known as 'Auto Alley' since it is lined with scores of car dealerships. Parramatta is close to the Olympic site at Homebush Bay which also has a ferry terminus.

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