Opening Hours
6:30am - 7:30pm (last entry at 6:30pm) on non-event days.
UPCOMING PUBLIC HOLIDAYS
26 January 2026 (Australia Day) - Gates open 10:00am - 4:00pm (Last entry to paths, 3:00pm)
Please note:
Opening hours are subject to change.
Venue calendar
| Date | Event Activity | Walking and Cycle Paths | Competition Lake | Warm Up Lake | BBQ Areas |
| Sunday 18/01/26 | EVENT CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER - | Open 6:30am - 7:30pm (Last entry for recreation is 6:30pm) | Pre-booked training only | Pre-booked training only | Open |
| Monday 19/01/26 | Penrith Cycling Club Summer Crit Series | Sailability | | Open 6:30am - 5:00pm then Closed for cycling event | Pre-booked training only until 5:00pm | Pre-booked training only until 5:00pm | Open until 5:00pm |
| Tuesday 20/01/26 | Sailability | Community Fishing | Penrith District Nitro Racing | Open 6:30am - 7:30pm (Last entry for recreation is 6:30pm) | Pre-booked training only | Pre-booked training only | Open |
| Wednesday 21/01/26 | Open 6:30am - 7:30pm (Last entry for recreation is 6:30pm) | Pre-booked training only | Pre-booked training only | Open | |
| Thursday 22/01/26 | Lakeside Restaurant - Dinner (Bookings) | Open 6:30am - 7:30pm (Last entry for recreation is 6:30pm) | Pre-booked training only | Pre-booked training only | Open |
| Friday 23/01/26 | Lakeside Restaurant - Dinner (Bookings) | Open 6:30am - 7:30pm (Last entry for recreation is 6:30pm) | Pre-booked training only | Pre-booked training only | Open |
| Saturday 24/01/26 | FilOz Triathlon Club - Happy Triathlon | Penrith Lakes Parkrun (Cross Country Course) | | Closed for event until approx 2:00pm then Open until 7:30pm (Last entry to paths 6:30pm) | Closed for event until approx 2:00pm | Pre-booked training only | Open from approx 2:00pm |
| Sunday 25/01/26 | Open 6:30am - 7:30pm (Last entry for recreation is 6:30pm) | Pre-booked training only | Pre-booked training only | Open | |
| Monday 26/01/26 | Australia Day Public Holiday | Note: Public Holiday hours apply today | Open 10:00am - 4:00pm (Last entry to paths 3:00pm) | Pre-booked training only | Pre-booked training only | Open |
| Tuesday 27/01/26 | Community Fishing | Penrith District Nitro Racing | Open 6:30am - 7:30pm (Last entry for recreation is 6:30pm) | Pre-booked training only | Pre-booked training only | Open |
| Wednesday 28/01/26 | Open 6:30am - 7:30pm (Last entry for recreation is 6:30pm) | Pre-booked training only | Pre-booked training only | Open | |
| Thursday 29/01/26 | Lakeside Restaurant - Dinner (Bookings) | Open 6:30am - 7:30pm (Last entry for recreation is 6:30pm) | Pre-booked training only | Pre-booked training only | Open |
| Friday 30/01/26 | Lakeside Restaurant - Dinner (Bookings) | Open 6:30am - 7:30pm (Last entry for recreation is 6:30pm) | Pre-booked training only | Pre-booked training only | Open |
| Saturday 31/01/26 | Penrith Lakes Parkrun (Cross Country Course) | Rowing NSW Small Boats Regatta | Lakeside Restaurant - Dinner (Bookings) | Closed for event | Closed for event | Closed for event | Closed for event |
Event days
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 checking this page before you visit to avoid disappointment at the gate.
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 may be restricted to events, training and restaurant bookings only.
At no time are vehicles permitted to be driven on the paths, or grassed areas.
During some events a parking fee may be payable at the gate on arrival via Eftpos.
On-water training
No access to the water is permitted without a confirmed booking based on safety and venue requirements.
For weekend bookings, please confirm with the venue no later than 12pm the Friday prior.
Bookings for on water training are subject to availability. To book, call (02) 4730 0000 during business hours or e-mail regatta@sport.nsw.gov.au.
Training fees apply.