Standard opening hours
6:30am - 5:00pm (last entry at 4:00pm) on non-event days.
The Sydney International Regatta Centre is open for recreation from 6:30am - 5:00pm (last entry at 4:00pm) on non-event days.
From Sunday, 5 October 2025, when daylight savings commences, the opening hours will change to 6:30am - 7:30pm (last entry at 6:30pm) 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 |
| Monday 28/04/25 | 2025 Dragon Boats AusChamps | | Closed for event | Closed for event | Closed for event | Closed for event |
| Tuesday 29/04/25 | 2025 Dragon Boats AusChamps | * Note: No Community Fishing today | Closed for event | Closed for event | Closed for event | Closed for event |
| Wednesday 30/04/25 | 2025 Dragon Boats AusChamps | | Closed for event | Closed for event | Closed for event | Closed for event |
| Thursday 1/05/25 | 2025 Dragon Boats AusChamps | | Closed for event | Closed for event | Closed for event | Closed for event |
| Friday 2/05/25 | 2025 Dragon Boats AusChamps (Pack up) | | Closed for event packup | Closed for event packup | Closed for event packup | Closed for event packup |
| Saturday 3/05/25 | Penrith Lakes parkrun (Southern Bank Course) | | Open 06:30 - 17:00 (Last entry to paths 16:00) Note: Cycle path closed until 09:00 for parkrun event | Pre-booked training only | Pre-booked training only | Open |
| Sunday 4/05/25 | Open 06:30 - 17:00 (Last entry to paths 16:00) | Pre-booked training only | Pre-booked training only | Open | |
| Monday 5/05/25 | 2025 Nepean Zone Cross Country | | Closed for event | Closed for event | Closed for event | Closed for event |
| Tuesday 6/05/25 | Community Fishing | Penrith District Nitro Racing | | Open 06:30 - 17:00 (Last entry to paths 16:00) | Pre-booked training only | Pre-booked training only | Open |
| Wednesday 7/05/25 | Open 06:30 - 17:00 (Last entry to paths 16:00) | Pre-booked training only | Pre-booked training only | Open | |
| Thursday 8/05/25 | Open 06:30 - 17:00 (Last entry to paths 16:00) | Pre-booked training only | Pre-booked training only | Open | |
| Friday 9/05/25 | Open 06:30 - 17:00 (Last entry to paths 16:00) | Pre-booked training only | Pre-booked training only | Open | |
| Saturday 10/05/25 | Penrith Lakes parkrun (Cross Country Course) | Panthers Triathlon Club - Duathlon | | Open 06:30 - 12:00 then Closed for event | Pre-booked training only until 12:00 | Pre-booked training only until 12:00 | Open until 12:00 |
| Sunday 11/05/25 | Open 06:30 - 17:00 (Last entry to paths 16:00) | Pre-booked training only | Pre-booked training only | Open | |
| Monday 12/05/25 | RYDA Driver Education | | Open 06:30 - 17:00 (Last entry to paths 16:00) Note: Full loop unavailable until 15:00 due to driver training. | Pre-booked training only | Pre-booked training only | Open |
| Tuesday 13/05/25 | Community Fishing | Penrith District Nitro Racing | | Open 06:30 - 17:00 (Last entry to paths 16:00) | Pre-booked training only | Pre-booked training only | Open |
| Wednesday 14/05/25 | Lower Blue Mountains Zone Cross Country | | Closed for event | Closed for event | Closed for event | Closed for event |
| Thursday 15/05/25 | Open 06:30 - 17:00 (Last entry to paths 16:00) | Pre-booked training only | Pre-booked training only | Open | |
| Friday 16/05/25 | Open 06:30 - 17:00 (Last entry to paths 16:00) | Pre-booked training only | Pre-booked training only | Open | |
| Saturday 17/05/25 | NSW Masters Rowing Championships | | Closed for event | Closed for event | Closed for event | Closed for event |
| Sunday 18/05/25 | NSW Masters Rowing Championships | | Closed for event | Closed for event | Closed for event | Closed for event |
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.