Whitewater paddling
Experience the ultimate challenge at the Penrith Whitewater Stadium — 320 metres of powerful grade 3 whitewater, purpose-built to push the limits of the world’s best paddlers. Whether you're into creeking, freestyle, slalom, or packrafting, this is the premier destination to test your skills and fuel your passion.
All boats paddling
All boats paddling sessions are exclusive paddling sessions without rafts and are run on 4 pumps.
- All slalom gates permitted
- Session times published below in the whitewater paddling schedule
- Bookings essential (minimum of 20 people required to confirm the session)
Water access price: $40.00 per person (1 hour)
Recreational paddling
Recreational paddling sessions are held during PWS whitewater rafting trips.
- Only upstream slalom gates permitted
- Session times published below in the whitewater paddling schedule
- Bookings essential
Water access price: $40.00 per person (maximum 1 day)
First-time paddlers at PWS
All first-time whitewater paddlers at PWS will need to complete a grade 3 kayaking skills competency assessment to demonstrate their skills to paddle our grade 3 whitewater course.
- Free of charge
- Arrive 30 minutes before your session start time
Note: If you are not a grade 3 competent whitewater paddler, we recommend our kayak instruction programs.
Equipment hire
Kayak & equipment package: $55.00
Kayak: $32.00
Paddle: $11.00
Spraydeck: $11.00
Helmet: $11.00
Buoyancy vest: $9.00
Double inflatable kayak: $35.00
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Whitewater paddling
| When | What | Where |
|---|---|---|
9th July 2025 to 30th July 2025
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All Boats Paddling - July 2025 | Penrith Whitewater Stadium |