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Highlights of the Bankstown Area include:
Bankstown Airport
A selection of aircraft and helicopter joy flight-charter services operate from Bankstown Airport, such as:
- Red Baron
- Discovery Air
- Bankstown Helicopter
- Pionair Australia
Bankstown Airport is located at Milperra Road and Henry Lawson Drive, Milperra. Just exit the M5 Motorway at Henry Lawson Drive and head due north.
Australian Aviation Museum Bankstown Inc.
The Museum displays a wide range of aircraft and aviation artifacts, many of which were manufactured at Bankstown. Current displays include a number of Hawker de Havilland aircraft built during and after WWII, Tiger Moths, Mosquito Bombers, Drovers and Vampires.
Opening hours: Saturday, Sunday and Wednesday 10.00am - 4.00pm
Address: Starkie St, Bankstown Airport
Ph: (02) 9791 3088
Bankstown Sports Club
A registered social club which supports approximately 26 different sports and other social activities such as aerobics, ballroom dancing, belly dancing classes, bingo, judo, karate, palates and yoga. The club has entertainment, accommodation, food & beverages.
Address: 8 Greenfield Parade, Bankstown
Bankstown Trotting Recreational Club
A recreational club with activities such as old time dancing, Irish Rock and New Vogue dance classes, line dancing, rock'n'roll nights, tai chi, bingo, poker, euchre and darts. The Memories function centre available for weddings and other functions. The club has a Courtesy Bus for members.
Address: 178 Eldridge Road, Bankstown
Dunc Gray Velodrome
This world-class facility is located at the Crest Sporting Complex in Bass Hill and is a legacy of the Sydney 2000 Games and Australian track cycling.
The Velodrome hosts numerous local, state, national and international cycling events each year and serves as a sport and recreational venue for the southwestern Sydney community.
Address: Carysfield Road, Bass Hill
Ph: (02) 9738 9900
Georges River National Park
Park access: Henry Lawson Drive and River Road, Revesby
Mirambeena Regional Park
Address: Adjoining the Georges River from Lansdowne to Georges Hall. Picnic areas, and cycling and pedestrian paths.
Ph: (02) 9707 9999
Revesby Workers' Club
Address: 2B Brett Street, Revesby
Sefton Golf Course
A Par-3 golf course set in a leafy residential area, managed by Bankstown City Council. Holiday learning programs for children. Includes picnic area and kiosk.
Address: 160 Rose Street, Sefton
Ph: (02) 9743 9436
Telstra Museum
A volunteer-based Museum that manages and displays the NSW component of Telstra's historical telecommunications industry photographs, artifacts and memorabilia.
Opening hours: Wednesday 12.30pm - 2.30pm only
Address: 12 Kitchener Parade, Bankstown
Ph: (02) 9790 7624
Check out Bankstown Councils Community Directory for a comprehensive online database that provides information about community services, organisations, groups and events in the local area.
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