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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?

Water temperature at 1.2m is approximately 16°C

View Penrith weatherzone

Contact us

Phone: (02) 4730 0000 
After hours contacts

Opening hours

Office hours: 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday
Venue hours: 6.30am to 5.30pm (on event-free days)

See Daily opening times

Location

Entry is via Gate A, Old Castlereagh Rd, Penrith (map) (Centre map)

No unauthorised drone use

Today (20 August 2018)

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

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.

Dragon Boating Team building day

Sydney International Regatta Jetpack Centre

What's on at the Regatta Centre

Catch and Release Fishing

Community Fishing

21 Aug

The Penrith Lakes ‘catch and release’ fishing program is free* and great for families, beginners and experi

Penrith District Nitro Racing

21 Aug

Racing RC cars is a heap of fun for people of all ages and experience.

Penrith Lakes parkrun

25 Aug

Penrith Lakes Parkrun is a free weekly 5km timed run that takes place in pleasant parkland s

Community fishing at the Sydney International Regatta Centre

Community Fishing

28 Aug

The Penrith Lakes ‘catch and release’ fishing program is free* and great for families, beginners and experi

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Latest news

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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

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 5.30pm. Please refer to the venue’s opening hours or check the calendar for more information. Fees apply for water-based activities.

Some parts of the venue are closed due to event bookings, please see our “What's On” for event information

Date Walking and cycling paths Competition lake Warm-up Lake Lakeside Restaurant BBQs Parking fee
20 Aug Open Open Open Closed Open Free
21 Aug Closed Closed Open for Sailability and Community Fishing Closed Closed Free
22 Aug Open Open Open Closed Open Free
23 Aug Open Open Open Open 6pm-10pm Open Free
24 Aug Partial Path Closures Open Open Open 6pm-10pm Open Free
25 Aug Closed from 12pm Closed from 12pm Closed from 12pm Brunch 9am-12pm, A La Carte 12pm-3pm, Dinner 6pm - 10pm Closed from 12pm Free
26 Aug Closed from 10am-3pm Closed from 10am-3pm Closed from 10am-3pm Closed Closed from 10am-3pm Free
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Sydney International Regatta Centre