Standard opening hours
6:30am - 7:30pm (last entry at 6:30pm) on non-event days.
The Sydney International Regatta Centre is open for recreation from 6:30am - 7:30pm (last entry at 6:30pm) on non-event days.
From Sunday, 6 April 2025, when daylight savings ends, the opening hours will change to 6:30am - 5pm (last entry at 4pm) on non-event days.
Our opening hours are subject to change. Call 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) for the most up to date information.
Daily venue availability
| Date | Event Activity | Walking and Cycle Paths | Competition Lake | Warm Up Lake | BBQ Areas |
| Thursday 13/03/25 | Paddle Australia Canoe Sprint National Championships | Lakeside Restaurant - Dinner [Bookings] | | Closed for event | Closed for event | Closed for event | Closed |
| Friday 14/03/25 | Paddle Australia Canoe Sprint National Championships | Lakeside Restaurant - Dinner [Bookings] | | Closed for event | Closed for event | Closed for event | Closed |
| Saturday 15/03/25 | Paddle Australia Canoe Sprint National Championships | Penrith Lakes parkrun (Cross Country Course) | | Closed for event | Closed for event | Closed for event | Closed |
| Sunday 16/03/25 | Paddle Australia Canoe Sprint National Championships | | Closed for event | Closed for event | Closed for event | Closed |
| Monday 17/03/25 | Sailability | Penrith Cycling Club Criterium Series | * Note: Early closing time for cycling event | Open 06:30 - 19:30 (Last entry 18:30) * Note: Some areas of walking and cycle paths will be obstructed at times with event packup taking place. | Closed for event packup | Pre-Booked training only | Open |
| Tuesday 18/03/25 | Sailability | Community Fishing | Penrith District Nitro Racing | | Open 06:30 - 19:30 (Last entry 18:30) * Note: Some areas of walking and cycle paths will be obstructed at times with event packup taking place. | Closed for event packup | Pre-Booked training only | Open |
| Wednesday 19/03/25 | Open 06:30 - 19:30 (Last entry 18:30) * Note : Path availability may change at short notice due to major event bump in. | Pre-Booked training only | Pre-Booked training only | Open | |
| Thursday 20/03/25 | Open 06:30 - 19:30 (Last entry 18:30) * Note : Path availability may change at short notice due to major event bump in. | Pre-Booked training only | Pre-Booked training only | Open | |
| Friday 21/03/25 | Open 06:30 - 19:30 (Last entry 18:30) | Closed from 12pm for exclusive event training | Pre-Booked training only | Open | |
| Saturday 22/03/25 | 2025 AAGPS Head of the River | * Note: $20 parking fee per vehicle. Major event, expect traffic delays entering and exiting the venue, allow additional time. | Closed for event | Closed for event | Closed for event | Closed for event |
| Sunday 23/03/25 | Open 06:30 - 19:30 (Last entry 18:30) | Pre-Booked training only | Pre-Booked training only | Open | |
| Monday 24/03/25 | Open 06:30 - 19:30 (Last entry 18:30) | Pre-Booked training only | Pre-Booked training only | Open | |
| Tuesday 25/03/25 | Sailability | Community Fishing | RYDA Driver Education Training | Penrith District Nitro Racing | | Open 06:30 - 19:30 (Last entry 18:30) * Note: Entry side of venue paths only until 15:00 due to driver education event. Full loop unavailable, turnaround points in place. | Pre-Booked training only | Pre-Booked training only | Open |
| Wednesday 26/03/25 | Event Set up | Closed for event set up | Closed for event set up | Closed for event set up | Closed for event set up |
| Thursday 27/03/25 | Event Set up | Closed for event set up | Closed for event set up | Closed for event set up | Closed for event set up |
| Friday 28/03/25 | CSSA, HZSA & CASA Schools Triathlon | | Closed for event | Closed for event | Closed for event | Closed for event |
| Saturday 29/03/25 | 2025 Redline Games | | Closed for event | Closed for event | Closed for event | Closed for event |
| Sunday 30/03/25 | 2025 Redline Games | | Closed for event | Closed for event | Closed for event | Closed for event |
| Monday 31/03/25 | Event pack up | Closed for event packup | Closed for event packup | Closed for event packup | Closed for event packup |
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 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. To book, call (02) 4730 0000 during business hours or e-mail regatta@sport.nsw.gov.au.
Training fees apply.