Whitewater Paddling

Penrith Whitewater Stadium is the ultimate venue for experienced whitewater paddlers! 320 metres of solid Grade 3 whitewater designed to test the skills of the best paddlers in the world. Whether you are into creeking, freestyle, slalom or packrafting, PWS is the place to paddle.

First time paddling at PWS?

All first-time whitewater paddlers at PWS will need to complete a Grade 3 Kayaking Skills Competency Assessment to demonstrate their skills to paddle our Grade 3 whitewater course. The assessment is free of charge and is conducted with a PWS staff member prior to accessing the whitewater channel. First-time paddlers must arrive 30 minutes before their session start time to complete the competency assessment.

If you are not a Grade 3 competent whitewater paddler, we recommend our PWS Kayak Instruction programs. 

Contact us on whitewater@sport.nsw.gov.au to find out more about our Kayak Instruction programs.

Recreational Paddling

Recreational Paddling sessions are held during PWS Whitewater Rafting trips.

• Only upstream slalom gates are permitted.
• Session times are published below in the Whitewater Paddling Schedule. 
• Bookings are essential and can be made online.

Water Access price

• $35.00 per person (Maximum 1 Day) 

All Boats Paddling

All Boats Paddling sessions are exclusive paddling sessions without rafts and are run on 4 pumps.

• All slalom gates are permitted. 
• Session times are published below in the Whitewater Paddling Schedule. 
• Bookings are essential and can be made online. To operate an All Boats Paddling session, a minimum of 20 people must be registered for the session to proceed.

Water Access price

• $40.00 per person (1 hour) 

Whitewater Paddling Schedule