Opening hours - Sydney International Regatta Centre
| DATE | Event Activity | Walking & Cycle Paths | Competition Lake | Warm Up Lake | BBQ Areas |
| Thursday 19/12/24 | Lakeside Restaurant - Dinner [Bookings] | | Open 06:30 - 19:30 (Last entry 18:30) | Pre-Booked training only Bookings re-open 06/01/25 | Pre-Booked training only | Open |
| Friday 20/12/24 | Lakeside Restaurant - Dinner [Bookings] | | Open 06:30 - 19:30 (Last entry 18:30) | Pre-Booked training only Bookings re-open 06/01/25 | Pre-Booked training only | Open |
| Saturday 21/12/24 | Penrith Lakes parkrun (Cross Country Course) | Lakeside Restaurant - Dinner [Bookings] | | Open 06:30 - 19:30 (Last entry 18:30) | Pre-Booked training only Bookings re-open 06/01/25 | Pre-Booked training only | Open |
| Sunday 22/12/24 | Panthers Tri Club - Triathlon (AM) | | Closed for event until approx 12:00 then Open until 19:30 (Last entry 18:30) | Pre-Booked training only Bookings re-open 06/01/25 | Pre-Booked training only | Closed for event until 12:00 |
| Monday 23/12/24 | Penrith Cycling Club - Summer Crit Series | | Open 06:30 - 17:00 then Closed for event | Pre-Booked training only Bookings re-open 06/01/25 | Pre-Booked training only | Open until 17:00 then Closed for event |
| Tuesday 24/12/24 | Notice : Reduced Venue Hours Today Gates Open 06:30 | Gates Close 16:00 Note: No Community Fishing today | Open 06:30 - 16:00 (Last entry 15:00) | Pre-Booked training only Bookings re-open 06/01/25 | Pre-Booked training only | Open until 15:00 |
| Wednesday 25/12/24 | Notice : Reduced Venue Hours Today Gates Open 11:00 | Gates Close 16:00 | Open 11:00 - 16:00 (Last entry 15:00) | Pre-Booked training only Bookings re-open 06/01/25 | Pre-Booked training only | Open until 15:00 |
| Thursday 26/12/24 | Notice : Reduced Venue Hours Today Gates Open 10:00 | Gates Close 16:00 | Open 10:00 - 16:00 (Last entry 15:00) | Pre-Booked training only Bookings re-open 06/01/25 | Pre-Booked training only | Open until 15:00 |
| Friday 27/12/24 | Open 06:30 - 19:30 (Last entry 18:30) | Pre-Booked training only Bookings re-open 06/01/25 | Pre-Booked training only | Open | |
| Saturday 28/12/24 | Penrith Lakes parkrun (Southern Bank Course) | | Open 06:30 - 19:30 (Last entry 18:30) Note: Cycle path closed until 09:00 for event | Pre-Booked training only Bookings re-open 06/01/25 | Pre-Booked training only | Open |
| Sunday 29/12/24 | Open 06:30 - 19:30 (Last entry 18:30) | Pre-Booked training only Bookings re-open 06/01/25 | Pre-Booked training only | Open | |
| Monday 30/12/24 | Open 06:30 - 19:30 (Last entry 18:30) | Pre-Booked training only Bookings re-open 06/01/25 | Pre-Booked training only | Open | |
| Tuesday 31/12/24 | Notice : Reduced Venue Hours Today Gates Open 06:30 | Gates Close 16:00 Community Fishing | | Open 06:30 - 16:00 (Last entry 15:00) | Pre-Booked training only Bookings re-open 06/01/25 | Pre-Booked training only | Open until 15:00 |
| Wednesday 01/01/25 | Notice : Reduced Venue Hours Today Gates Open 10:00 | Gates Close 16:00 | Open 10:00 - 16:00 (Last entry 15:00) | Pre-Booked training only Bookings re-open 06/01/25 | Pre-Booked training only | Open |
| Thursday 02/01/25 | Open 06:30 - 19:30 (Last entry 18:30) | Pre-Booked training only Bookings re-open 06/01/25 | Pre-Booked training only | Open | |
| Friday 03/01/25 | Open 06:30 - 19:30 (Last entry 18:30) | Pre-Booked training only Bookings re-open 06/01/25 | Pre-Booked training only | Open | |
| Saturday 04/01/25 | Penrith Lakes parkrun (Southern Bank Course) | | Open 06:30 - 19:30 (Last entry 18:30) Note: Cycle path closed until 09:00 for parkrun event | Pre-Booked training only Bookings re-open 06/01/25 | Pre-Booked training only | Open |
| Sunday 05/01/25 | Open 06:30 - 19:30 (Last entry 18:30) | Pre-Booked training only Bookings re-open 06/01/25 | Pre-Booked training only | Open | |
| Monday 06/01/25 | Open 06:30 - 19:30 (Last entry 18:30) | Pre-Booked training only Bookings re-open today | Pre-Booked training only | Open | |
| New bookings for on water training, events and activities will re-open Monday 6 January 2025. No bookings taken during office holiday closure. | |||||
| Tuesday 07/01/25 | Community Fishing | Penrith District Nitro Racing | Open 06:30 - 19:30 (Last entry 18:30) | Pre-Booked training only | Pre-Booked training only | Open |
| Wednesday 08/01/25 | Open 06:30 - 19:30 (Last entry 18:30) | Pre-Booked training only | Pre-Booked training only | Open | |
| Thursday 09/01/25 | Lakeside Restaurant - Dinner [Bookings] | | Open 06:30 - 19:30 (Last entry 18:30) | Pre-Booked training only | Pre-Booked training only | Open |
| Friday 10/01/25 | Lakeside Restaurant - Dinner [Bookings] | | Open 06:30 - 19:30 (Last entry 18:30) | Pre-Booked training only | Pre-Booked training only | Open |
| Saturday 11/01/25 | Penrith Lakes parkrun (Cross Country Course) | | Open 06:30 - 19:30 (Last entry 18:30) | Pre-Booked training only | Pre-Booked training only | Open |
| Sunday 12/01/25 | Open 06:30 - 19:30 (Last entry 18:30) | Pre-Booked training only | Pre-Booked training only | Open | |
| Note: The Sydney International Regatta Centre is an event venue that opens to public recreation on non-event days. During events, sections of, or the entire venue may not available for public recreation for the safety of all patrons. We recommend regularly visiting this page before you visit to avoid disappointment at the gate if an event is taking place with no public recreation access available. |
You may wish to call ahead of your visit to confirm the above opening hours. Contact Venue Management on (02) 4730 0000 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm), Visitor Services on 0409 535 760 (weekends) or Security on 0420 985 603 (after hours and public holidays).
The opening hours provided above are considered to be true and correct at the time of publication and may change without notice due to changes in circumstances and operational requirements after the time of publication. This may impact upon the accuracy of the information and the Office of Sport is not in any way liable for the accuracy of any information printed and stored by a user. Changes are periodically added to the information and the Office of Sport may make improvements and/or changes in the information and/or the website at any time.
Venue Hours
Venue operating hours for recreation outside of event days are 06:30 gates open, and 19:30 gates close, with last entry to the venue (including the walking and cycle paths) at 18:30.
The office is open for enquiries and bookings between 06:30 - 16:00 Monday to Friday.
Venue management office will be closed between 21 December and 6 January.
On water training and event booking requests for this period have now closed.
Bookings will re-open on 6 January, 2025.
During non-daylight savings (commencing Sunday 6 April, 2025) operating hours outside of event days are 06:30 gates open, and 17:00 venue close, with last entry to the venue at 16:00.
Parking
On non-event days, all public parking is free in the P3 carpark. Once you enter Gate A, turn right at the entry screen and park in marked bays to then access the walking and cycle paths.
Access to parking on the Island is restricted to events, training and restaurant bookings only, and a pre-issued access code is required to pass through the boom gates.
At no time are vehicles permitted to be driven on the paths, or grassed areas.
During some events a parking fee is payable at the gate on arrival via Eftpos.
On Water Training
No access to the water is permitted without a confirmed prior booking, and all bookings require 72 hours notice.
Bookings for on water training are subject to availability / other event requirements. To make a booking you can call 02 4730 0000 during business hours or e-mail regatta@sport.nsw.gov.au for a booking form.
Training fees apply.