Sydney International Regatta Centre
A spectacular event venue for up to 30,000 people offering superior facilities for events, outdoor sport and entertainment both on and off the water.
Visit our daily opening hours page for the most up to date information regarding public access availability for recreational use of the venue.
All on-water training must be pre-booked with the office at least 72 hours before the planned session.
E-mail regatta@sport.nsw.gov.au for booking information.
The venue is fully closed to public recreation for events on:
Friday 14, Saturday 15 & Sunday 16 February - Oceania Canoe Sprint Championships & GP2
Saturday 22 February - Kings / PLC / Rowing NSW Regatta | $10 parking fee
Sunday 23 February - IGSA Rowing Regatta | $10 parking fee
Wednesday 26 & Thursday 27 February - All Schools Triathlon
Saturday 1 March - Sydney Rowing Club Regatta | $10 parking fee
Sunday 2 March - 2025 IGSA Sport Regatta | $10 parking fee
Small sections of paths on entry side of venue may be unavailable at times due to event pack up on:
Monday 17 February, Tuesday 18 February, Wednesday 19 February
Paths restricted to entry side of venue until 15:00 on:
Friday 28 February - RYDA Driver Education
Opening Hours
The Sydney International Regatta Centre is an event venue that opens to public recreation where possible on non-event days. Gate times and availability for public recreation are subject to events and may change at short notice.
Click to view this week's opening hours / venue restrictions
Office hours: 06:30 to 16:30 (Monday to Friday)
Contact site staff on 02 4730 0000
No on water activity is permitted without advance booking.
Note: On water training bookings require a minimum of 72 hours notice.
E-mail regatta@sport.nsw.gov.au for booking information.
Recreation facilities
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Ironman 70.3 Western Sydney
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Australian Dragon Boat Championships
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Weddings
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PDNR
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Location
Dharug country
Entry is via Gate A, Old Castlereagh Rd, Castlereagh, NSW 2749 (Google maps)
Public parking in P3 carpark
Current water temperature
The water temperature at a depth of 1.2m at 07:00 on 09/02/2025 was 28.09°.
Water Quality Management
Dogs must be kept on leash
Dogs are welcome to join you on your walk around the lakes, but please ensure they remain on leash at all times and are cleaned up after. Dogs are not permitted to enter the water at any time.
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No unauthorised drone use
Drones are not permitted to be flown at the venue without permission from Venue Management. Recreational flying is not permitted at any time.
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Lakeside Restaurant
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