BEST PLACE TO GET TATTOOED: ZACK @ WICKED INK

For Sydneysiders used to having everything at their finger tips, Penrith might seem a long way to travel for a service – even a tattoo. Now think of those hours in transit and how they stack up against the lifetime of your piece. Zack of Wicked Ink, Penrith, inks tattoos you can appreciate for the long haul. Designs range from realism to new school, with distinct, refined outlines and vibrant colour. All pieces are done with attention to detail and shading, and black and white and colour are equally solid, although the bold colour of his pop-art designs may seem more appealing. Wicked Ink has eight private rooms as opposed to the open bays of most parlours, with helpful and trustworthy staff including three piercers that work alongside the tattooists. (Jesse Black)

394 High St, Penrith. (02) 4722 9107, wickedink.com.au