Opening Hours
Current: Daylight Savings - 6:30am - 7:30pm (last entry for recreation is at 6:30pm) on non-event days.
From 4th of April 2027, Non-Daylight Savings hours will apply.
Gates will open 6:30am and close 5:00pm, last entry for recreational use will be 4:00pm
Please note:
Reduced hours apply on public holidays and opening hours are subject to change at short notice.
Venue calendar
| Date | Event Activity | Walking and Cycle Paths | Competition Lake | Warm Up Lake | BBQ Areas |
| Monday 19/10/26 | Open 06:30am to 7:30pm (Last entry to paths for recreation 6:30pm) | Pre booked training only | Pre booked training only | Open | |
| Tuesday 20/10/26 | Community Fishing | Sailability | Penrith District Nitro Racing | | Open 06:30am to 7:30pm (Last entry to paths for recreation 6:30pm) | Pre booked training only | Pre booked training only | Open |
| Wednesday 21/10/26 | Open 06:30am to 7:30pm (Last entry to paths for recreation 6:30pm) | Pre booked training only | Pre booked training only | Open | |
| Thursday 22/10/26 | Lakeside Restaurant - Dinner (Bookings) | | Open 06:30am to 7:30pm (Last entry to paths for recreation 6:30pm) | Pre booked training only | Pre booked training only | Open |
| Friday 23/10/26 | Open 06:30am to 7:30pm (Last entry to paths for recreation 6:30pm) | Pre booked training only | Pre booked training only | Open | |
| Saturday 24/10/26 | 2026 Loreto Normanhurst Regatta | Penrith Lakes parkrun (Cross Country Course) | | Venue closed for event | Closed for event | Closed for event | Closed for event |
| Sunday 25/10/26 | Penrith Cycling Club - Trek ITT Compass Series (AM) | Panthers Triathlon Club - Triathlon (PM) | Model Boat Club of NSW - Run Day | Model Sea Planes | | Venue closed for events | Closed for events | Pre booked training only | Closed for events |
| Monday 26/10/26 | Open 06:30am to 7:30pm (Last entry to paths for recreation 6:30pm) | Pre booked training only | Pre booked training only | Open | |
| Tuesday 27/10/26 | Community Fishing | Sailability | Penrith District Nitro Racing | | Open 06:30am to 7:30pm (Last entry to paths for recreation 6:30pm) | Pre booked training only | Pre booked training only | Open |
| Wednesday 28/10/26 | Open 06:30am to 7:30pm (Last entry to paths for recreation 6:30pm) | Pre booked training only | Pre booked training only | Open | |
| Thursday 29/10/26 | Onebody / Hills Triathlon Club - Twilight Triathlon Training | Lakeside Restaurant - Dinner (Bookings) | | Open 06:30am to 7:30pm (Last entry to paths for recreation 6:30pm) | Pre booked training only | Pre booked training only | Open |
| Friday 30/10/26 | Lakeside Restaurant - Dinner (Bookings) | | Open 06:30am to 7:30pm (Last entry to paths for recreation 6:30pm) | Pre booked training only | Pre booked training only | Open |
| Saturday 31/10/26 | 2026 Newington College Regatta (AM) | Penrith Lakes parkrun (Cross Country Course) | Hills Triathlon Club - Triathlon (PM) | | Venue closed for events | Closed for events | Closed for events | Closed for events |
| Sunday 01/11/26 | Swimming Metro South West Open Water Championships | Sailability Come and Try Day | Western Sydney Model Boat Club | Model Sea Planes | Task Force 72 Scale Model Ships | | Open 06:30am to 7:30pm (Last entry to paths for recreation 6:30pm) Note: Some sections of paths will be shared with event patrons | Closed for event | Pre booked training only | Open |
| Monday 02/11/26 | Sailability | | Open 06:30am to 7:30pm (Last entry to paths for recreation 6:30pm) | Pre booked training only | Pre booked training only | Open |
| Tuesday 03/11/26 | Community Fishing | Sailability | Penrith District Nitro Racing | | Open 06:30am to 7:30pm (Last entry to paths for recreation 6:30pm) | Pre booked training only | Pre booked training only | Open |
| Wednesday 04/11/26 | NSW All Schools Triathlon | | Closed for event | Closed for event | Closed for event | Closed for event |
| Thursday 05/11/26 | NSW All Schools Triathlon | | Closed for event until approx 4:00pm then Open to 7:30pm (Last entry to paths for recreation 6:30pm) | Closed for event | Closed for event | Closed for event |
| Friday 06/11/26 | Lakeside Restaurant - Dinner (Bookings) | | Open 06:30am to 7:30pm (Last entry to paths for recreation 6:30pm) | |||
| Saturday 07/11/26 | Paddle NSW State Championships | Penrith Lakes parkrun (Southern Bank Course) | Western Sydney Model Boat Club | Lakeside Restaurant - Dinner (Bookings) | | Open 06:30am to 7:30pm (Last entry to paths for recreation 6:30pm) Note: Some sections of paths will be shared with event patrons | Closed for event | Closed for event | Open |
| Sunday 08/11/26 | Paddle NSW State Championships | Model Boat Club of NSW | | Open 06:30am to 7:30pm (Last entry to paths for recreation 6:30pm) Note: Some sections of paths will be shared with event patrons | Closed for event | Closed for event | Open |
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 may be restricted to events, training and restaurant bookings only.
At no time are vehicles permitted to be driven on the paths, or grassed areas.
During some events a parking fee may be payable at the gate on arrival via Eftpos.
On-water training
No access to the water is permitted without a confirmed booking based on safety and venue requirements.
For weekend bookings, please confirm with the venue no later than 12pm the Friday prior.
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.