Opening hours - Sydney International Regatta Centre
| DATE | Event Activity | Walking & Cycle Paths | Competition Lake | Warm Up Lake | BBQ Areas |
| Friday 15/11/24 | Open 06:30 - 19:30 (Last entry 18:30) | Pre-Booked training only Closed between 12pm & 3pm for maintenance | Pre-Booked training only | Open | |
| Saturday 16/11/24 | NSW All Schools Rowing Championships (Note: $10 parking fee per vehicle) | Penrith Lakes parkrun (Cross Country Course) | Lakeside Restaurant - Dinner [Bookings] | | Closed for event | Closed for event | Closed for event | Closed for event |
| Sunday 17/11/24 | Metro South West Open Water Swimming Championships | Sailability - Come & Try | | Open 06:30 - 19:30 (Last entry 18:30) * Note: Some areas unavailable due to event | Closed for event | Closed for event | Closed for event |
| Monday 18/11/24 | Sailability | Penrith Cycling Club - Race | | Open 06:30 - 17:00 then Closed for event | Pre-Booked training only until 17:00 | Pre-Booked training only | Open until 17:00 |
| Tuesday 19/11/24 | Community Fishing | Sailability | Penrith District Nitro Racing | | Open 06:30 - 19:30 (Last entry 18:30) | Pre-Booked training only | Pre-Booked training only | Open |
| Wednesday 20/11/24 | Open 06:30 - 19:30 (Last entry 18:30) | Pre-Booked training only - Closed between 12pm & 3pm for maintenance | Pre-Booked training only | Open | |
| Thursday 21/11/24 | Lakeside Restaurant - Dinner [Bookings] | | Open 06:30 - 19:30 (Last entry 18:30) | Pre-Booked training only | Pre-Booked training only | Open |
| Friday 22/11/24 | AAGPS Sculling Trials | | Open 06:30 - 19:30 (Last entry 18:30) | Closed for event | Closed for event | Open |
| Saturday 23/11/24 | Loreto Normanhurst Regatta (Note: $10 parking fee per vehicle) | Penrith Lakes parkrun (Cross Country Course) | | Closed for event | Closed for event | Closed for event | Closed for event |
| Sunday 24/11/24 | Loreto Kirribilli Regatta (Note: $10 parking fee per vehicle) | | Closed for event | Closed for event | Closed for event | Closed for event |
| Monday 25/11/24 | Sailability | | Open 06:30 - 19:30 (Last entry 18:30) | Pre-Booked training only | Pre-Booked training only | Open |
| Tuesday 26/11/24 | RYDA - Driver Education | Community Fishing | Sailability | Penrith District Nitro Racing | | Open 06:30 - 19:30 (Last entry 18:30) Note: Paths restricted to entry side only until 15:00 for driver training event. Full loop unavailable | Pre-Booked training only | Pre-Booked training only | Open |
| Wednesday 27/11/24 | Open 06:30 - 19:30 (Last entry 18:30) | Pre-Booked training only - Closed between 12pm & 3pm for maintenance | Pre-Booked training only | Open | |
| Thursday 28/11/24 | RYDA - Driver Education | Lakeside Restaurant - Dinner [Bookings] | | Open 06:30 - 19:30 (Last entry 18:30) Note: Paths restricted to entry side only until 15:00 for driver training event. Full loop unavailable | Pre-Booked training only | Pre-Booked training only | Open |
| Friday 29/11/24 | Open 06:30 - 19:30 (Last entry 18:30) | Pre-Booked training only | Pre-Booked training only | Open | |
| Saturday 30/11/24 | Sydney Girls High Regatta (Note: $10 parking fee per vehicle) | Penrith Lakes parkrun (Cross Country Course) | Lakeside Restaurant - Dinner [Bookings] | | Closed for event | Closed for event | Closed for event | Closed for event |
| 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.
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.