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Sydney International Regatta Centre

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For a spectacular day out for either 10 or 30,000 people, the Sydney International Regatta Centre offers superior event facilities just an hour’s drive northwest of Sydney CBD.

Purpose-built for the 2000 Sydney Olympics and Paralympics, with one of the best rowing and sprint kayak courses in the world, the site sprawls over 178 scenic hectares and boasts scenic views of Penrith Lakes, the Lower Blue Mountains and surrounding parkland.  This naturally beautiful setting offers a vast selection of event facilities including outdoor and undercover exhibition areas, a 1,100-seat spectator pavilion, giant LED screen, integrated PA system, multiple meeting and private function rooms, and a village green with natural amphitheatre.

The Centre also hosts 5km walking and cycling paths for the public’s recreational use on non event days, launch pontoons for water access, and parking for 2,000 cars, making the Centre the region’s premier mecca for outdoor entertainment and recreation both on and off the water.

What is the temperature?

  • The water temperature at 1.2m is approximately 21°C
  • View Penrith weatherzone

Opening hours

  • The Centre opens at 6.30am and closes at 6.30pm (on event-free days)
  • Entry is via Gate A, Old Castlereagh Rd, Penrith (map)
  • View Centre map

No unauthorised drone use

Today (21 October 2017)

Walking and cycling paths: 
Closed
BBQs: 
Closed
Competition lake: 
Closed
Warm-up Lake: 
Closed
Lakeside Restaurant: 
Closed
Parking fee: 
$10

Check availability for other days

What to do at the Regatta Centre

Competition Lake and Finishing Tower at the Sydney International Regatta Centre

Recreation facilities

Enjoy a fun-filled day of cycling, fishing, swimming, sailing or kayaking.

BBQ facilities at the Sydney International Regatta Centre

Start planning your function

Plenty of unique spaces to create memorable weddings, birthdays and private functions.

Weddings

Make your special occasion one to remember with the Sydney International Regatta Centre.

Aerial of Defqon Music Festival at the Sydney International Regatta Centre

Start planning your event

With over 400 sporting, corporate and community events staged annually, let us help you put on an outstanding event.

Sydney International Regatta Centre Miss Muddy

Dragon Boating Team building day

What's on at the Regatta Centre

Sydney International Regatta Centre Miss Muddy

Miss Muddy

21 Oct

Miss Muddy is an awesome 5k female fun run with colour, foam, inflatables, music, obstacles and plenty of mud.

Model Boat Club of NSW

22 Oct

Come and spectate or join in the fun with these radio control power boats.

Start of the Western Sydney Open Water Swim at Sydney International Regatta Centre

Swimming Metro South West Open Water Championships

22 Oct

Swimming Metro South West operate as an Area Swimming Association established by Swimming New South Wales Limited wit

Balance & UTS Club Triathlon

22 Oct

Balance & UTS Triathlon Club trains mainly out of Sydney’s Inner West.

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Noticeboard

Herbicide Spraying

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Latest news

Australian Ballet set to return to Penrith

Half a million students complete the RYDA program

National Road Safety Week

Olympic Venue Legacy on Show at National Championships

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Getting to Sydney International Regatta Centre

LOCATION

  • Entry to the Centre is via Gate A, Old Castlereagh Rd, Penrith NSW
  • The Venue Management office is located above Boat Shed 3

Parking

Free parking is available on site. 

Public transport

Penrith station is approximately 6km from the Sydney International Regatta Centre. Access to and from the station is via a taxi. Check transportnsw.info for full timetable information.

For some major events, a shuttle bus will operate between the station and the venue.   

Helicopter landing pad

The Sydney International Regatta Centre is equipped to land a helicopter. Compliance through the centre and appropriate aviation authorities is required.

Management plans

View pesticide Notification Plan. 

CONTACT US

  • Office: (02) 4730 0000 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm)
  • Visitor Service Staff: 0409 535 760 (weekends only)
  • Security Staff: 0420 985 603 (after hours and public holidays)
  • Fax: (02) 4730 6789
  • Postal address: PO Box 507, CRANEBROOK NSW 2749

LAKESIDE RESTAURANT 

Lakeside Restaurant is generally open Thursday to Saturday for dinner, PLUS Saturday and Sunday for lunch. See day-to-day opening times below. 

OPENING HOURS

The Sydney International Regatta Centre is open to the general public on event-free days via Gate A from 6.30am to 6.30pm. Please refer to the venue’s opening hours or check the calendar for more information. Fees apply for water-based activities. 

Date Walking and cycling paths Competition lake Warm-up Lake Lakeside Restaurant BBQs Parking fee
21 Oct Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed $10
22 Oct Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed Free
23 Oct Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed Free
24 Oct Open Open Open Closed Open Free
25 Oct Open Open Open Closed Open Free
26 Oct Closed until 3pm Closed until 3pm Closed until 3pm 6pm - 10pm Closed until 3pm Free
27 Oct Closed until 3pm Closed until 3pm Closed until 3pm 6pm - 10pm Closed until 3pm Free
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