Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th October 2025
The FREE Come and Try Kayaking day is a great way to get the kids outdoors and active, not only is the Kayaking free but there's plenty more to do and see at Penrith Whitewater Stadium.
Experience this FREE opportunity to Come and Try Kayaking in a fully supervised and safe
environment at one of the best Whitewater facilities in the Southern Hemisphere!
Event details
When: Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th October
Time: 9.30am - 1.45pm - Booking essential
Minimum Age: 8 years old
Inclusions: Kayak, safety gear and instruction
Cost: FREE
Come and Try session times
11th October Sessions:
Session 1 – 10.00am – 10.45am
Session 2 – 10.45am – 11.30am
Session 3 – 11.30am – 12.15pm
Session 4 – 1.00pm – 1.45pm
12th October Sessions:
Session 1 – 09.30am – 10.15am
Session 2 – 10.15am – 11.00am
Session 3 – 11.00am – 11.45am
Session 4 – 12.30pm – 1.15pm
Book a Come and Try session
If you are planning to attend the Come and Try Kayaking day you must book a session time.
Book a session time - ****Booked out****
For specific enquires about the day please contact us on 02 4730 0087 or whitewater@sport.nsw.gov.au
About the weekend
- Kayak and safety gear included
- Experienced instructors
- Kayak on flatwater (no rapids!)
- Beach volleyball
- Whitewater paddling demonstrations
- See some of the Australian kayaking athletes
- BBQ Fundraisers
- The Great Rotary Duck Race
- Paddle sport displays
- Paddle Australia
- Western Sydney Whitewater Club
- Australian Canoe Freestyle
- Sydney Canoe Polo Club
Junior Kayaking Program
Have you heard about our Junior Kayaking program? You can learn how to paddle and become the next Jess Fox or simply learn new skills and how to paddle safety.
