Answering the question, “What are you doing this weekend?”, has always been at the core of the WEST ethos. Highlighting standout places to travel, memorable food experiences, and culture to immerse yourself in. Located on Dharug Nura, Australia’s Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport, means that the simple question, “What are you doing this weekend?”, now unlocks a world of exciting possibilities.
From a domestic weekend getaway, to a longer overseas journey, or even a local adventure in the suburbs that surround, your weekend options got a lot more exciting.
Arriving at Western Sydney International (WSI) Airport via Metro, bus or car from the M12 Motorway, you’re guided through a landscape created to reference the local Cumberland Plain Woodlands ecosystem. What greets you at arrival isn’t loud, and doesn’t command glitz or glamour, and that’s the intentional beauty of it. It’s understated, integrated with its natural surroundings, inviting you to feel completely at ease for your travels ahead.
Outdoor seating areas are lined with trees and native plantings, and the towering concrete columns of the terminal are familiar, inspired in shape by our Australian eucalyptus trees.
From the moment you step inside, Australiana is all around. Entering the check-in hall, the ceiling is undulating and expansive – reminiscent of the undulations of the Blue Mountains, with warm, sandstone walls, floor tiles peppered in coloured flecks, and cosy, burgundy seats. All local materials and all locally sourced. Sandstone is from a Central Coast quarry, floor tile stones from the Nepean River, and stylish furniture crafted and sourced by an Australian company.
From the moment you check in, everything is designed to make your life easy. World class technology has been installed at every point, easing you through what would otherwise be a tedious process. Check-in kiosks and baggage drop machines, manufactured locally in Glendenning, can be used by any passenger on any airline, cutting down waiting times and getting you to your destination sooner.
Intuitive wayfinding has been incorporated using light and lines of sight, and once you head upstairs, you’re greeted with a magnificent undulating ceiling, replicating the curves of the nearby Blue Mountains. It’s a calming, serene space, one you wouldn’t expect from an international airport, but what makes Western Sydney International Airport so unique.
Floor to ceiling windows fill each space with natural light and scenic landscape views, and comfort is taken care of too, with business class style seating with all the mod cons, including charging ports to keep you connected.
Western Sydney International Airport is both domestic and international, a gateway to explore and discover. A weekend getaway, done in style and comfort, is within easy reach and means your weekend plans are only limited by your imagination.
As you make your way to and from your flight, the sense of place is powerful, Australian and feels deeply connected. The design of Western Sydney International Airport is intentional. First Nations principles of ‘On Country’ are deeply embedded into the design, providing a connection to land, air, water and sky. These On Country design principles carry to the surrounds of the terminal, creating a rich sense of place with the outdoor spaces being as comfortable and well thought out as the interiors. Travellers for generations to come will experience a proud sense of culture and connection.
Confirmed airline partnerships with Qantas, Jetstar, Singapore Airlines and Air New Zealand (and many more to come), means the question of “What are you doing this weekend?” can be answered in a multitude of ways. With 24/7 hour operations offering around-the-clock domestic and international flights – you could be waking up in Singapore, taking a getaway jaunt to Uluru or crossing the Tasman for a weekend of adrenaline fun, at flexible times that suit.
For those flying into Western Sydney International (WSI) Airport, you are surrounded by the most exceptional experiences in Western Sydney to choose from. Weekend trips to explore the Blue Mountains, Penrith, Blacktown, Parramatta and Liverpool are within easy reach. From a Trail of Discovery, to Must-Visit Bars in Penrith, Discovering The Great West Walk, an Eat-Street Staycation in Parramatta or taking the weekend to explore the Western Sydney Parklands and the M12 Motorway First Nations artworks, Western Sydney truly has it all.
Whatever it is or wherever it is you’d like to go, WEST has you covered. For weekend ideas to fill your calendar, download the WEST APP and head to the WEST website for a platform of discovery, helping you to continually, and effortlessly, answer one simple question – “What are you doing this weekend?”.
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This article is republished from The West Journal. The original article can be accessed at https://www.thewestjournal.com.au/post/jet-into-the-weekend-with-western-sydney-international-nancy-bird-walton-airport?utm_campaign
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