Recreational 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, Penrith Whitewater Stadium is the place to paddle.

First time recreational paddlers

All first time Recreational Paddlers at PWS will need to complete a Grade 3 Kayaking Skills Competency Assessment to demonstrate their skills to paddle PWS’s Grade 3 whitewater course. The assessment is free of charge and is conducted with a Penrith Whitewater Stadium staff member prior to accessing the whitewater channel. First time users 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 strongly advise you book a PWS group kayaking course or private lesson before attempting the Grade 3 Kayaking Skills Competency Assessment. 

Contact us on whitewater@sport.nsw.gov.au to arrange your next lesson.

Recreational paddling and rafting

Recreational Paddling and Rafting sessions are held during Whitewater Rafting trips. Please note the following:

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

Water Access price

• $35.00 per person (Maximum 1 Day) 

Kayak & Equipment Hire

• Kayak & Equipment Package = $55.00 per day
• Kayak: $32.00 per day 
• Paddle: $11.00 per day 
• Spraydeck: $11.00 per day
• Helmet: $11.00 per day
• Buoyancy Vest: $9.00 per day
• Double Inflatable Kayak - $35.00 per day
   

Recreational paddling

Recreational 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 Recreational Paddling Schedule. 
• Bookings are essential and can be made online. To operate a Recreational Paddling session, a minimum of 20 people must be registered for the session to proceed.

Water Access price

• $40.00 per person (1 hour) 

Kayak & Equipment Hire

• Kayak & Equipment Package = $55.00 per day
• Kayak: $32.00 per day 
• Paddle: $11.00 per day 
• Spraydeck: $11.00 per day
• Helmet: $11.00 per day
• Buoyancy Vest: $9.00 per day
• Double Inflatable Kayak - $35.00 per day

Recreational paddling Schedule