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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.

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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)

Please note: Sessions may change to recreational paddling if a rafting trip books

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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)

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Recreational paddling season pass

Planning on paddling at PWS often? Make the most of the whitewater and grab your season pass today!

  • Includes access to ALL recreational paddling sessions from 01 July 2025 – 30 June 2026
  • Session times published below in the whitewater paddling schedule
  • Bookings essential

Adult season pass: $900.00 per person
Junior season pass: $600.00 per person (a Junior is a paddler aged 10 – 18. 18 year olds must turn 18 during the current calendar year)

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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

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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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When What Where
3rd November 2025 to 28th November 2025
All Boats Paddling - November 2025 Penrith Whitewater Stadium
12th November 2025
Recreational Paddling Penrith Whitewater Stadium
14th November 2025
Recreational Paddling Penrith Whitewater Stadium
16th November 2025
Recreational Paddling Penrith Whitewater Stadium
17th November 2025
Recreational Paddling Penrith Whitewater Stadium
22nd November 2025
Recreational Paddling Penrith Whitewater Stadium
23rd November 2025
Recreational Paddling Penrith Whitewater Stadium
3rd December 2025 to 19th December 2025
All Boats Paddling - December 2025 Penrith Whitewater Stadium
4th December 2025
Recreational Paddling Penrith Whitewater Stadium
5th December 2025
Recreational Paddling Penrith Whitewater Stadium
6th December 2025
Recreational Paddling Penrith Whitewater Stadium
11th December 2025
Recreational Paddling Penrith Whitewater Stadium
12th December 2025
Recreational Paddling Penrith Whitewater Stadium
13th December 2025
Recreational Paddling Penrith Whitewater Stadium
14th December 2025
Recreational Paddling Penrith Whitewater Stadium
18th December 2025
Recreational Paddling Penrith Whitewater Stadium
19th December 2025
Recreational Paddling Penrith Whitewater Stadium
20th December 2025
Recreational Paddling Penrith Whitewater Stadium
22nd December 2025
Recreational Paddling Penrith Whitewater Stadium
23rd December 2025
Recreational Paddling Penrith Whitewater Stadium
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