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.

What's On

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:
Saturday 8 March - 2025 NSW Schoolgirl Head of the River || $10 parking fee
Sunday 9 March - 2025 NSW Schoolboy Head of the River || $10 parking fee
Wednesday 12 March to Sunday 16 March - Paddle Australia Canoe Sprint National Championships
Saturday 22 March - AAGPS Head of the River || $20 parking fee

Due to event setup, some areas of the paths may be obstructed on:
Monday 10 and Tuesday 11 March

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

Enjoy cycling, walking or running around the picturesque lakes. On water activities require advance booking and are subject to other activities and events.

Start planning your function

Plenty of unique spaces to create memorable weddings, birthdays and private functions both indoors and outdoors.

Start planning your event

Planning a sporting, festival, community and corporate event? The venue has scope to deliver your next event.

Penrith Lakes Environmental Education Centre

Penrith Lakes Environmental Education Centre (PLEEC) provides quality curriculum related fieldwork programs for students (K-12) and is located on-site. Call 4730 3630 for information.

Ironman 70.3 Western Sydney

Ironman 70.3 Western Sydney returns on Sunday 21 September and early registrations are open now! Age group qualifying slots for the 2025 World Championships in Spain are up for grabs.

Penrith Lakes parkrun

Penrith Lakes parkrun is a free, fun, friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate - it's up to you!

Australian Dragon Boat Championships

The 28th Auschamps for Dragon Boating will be held at SIRC between 26 April and 01 May 2025. More details coming.

Weddings

Make your special occasion one to remember around the Regatta Centre grounds or inside Lakeside Restaurant.

PDNR

Penrith District Nitro Racing run most Tuesday nights in the P3 carpark. If you are looking to get into remote controlled car racing, check out their upcoming events.

Location

Dharug country
Entry is via Gate A, Old Castlereagh Rd, Castlereagh, NSW 2749 (Google maps)

Public parking in P3 carpark

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Current water temperature

The water temperature at a depth of 1.2m at 07:00 on 04/03/2025 was 26.50°.

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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Report an incident

The Office of Sport’s incident reporting system will help to maintain a safe and healthy environment for all employees and visitors.

Lakeside Restaurant

Lakeside Restaurant is located on site behind the main grandstand on the Island and opens for dining on Thursday, Friday & Saturday nights and weekend brunch (pending events). A kiosk also operates on weekends and during events. Call (02) 4729 3222 for booking enquiries or find them on facebook for current opening hours and promotions.