Opening Hours
Current: Non-Daylight Savings - 6:30am - 5:00pm (last entry for recreation is at 4:00pm) on non-event days.
From 4th of October 2026, Daylight Savings hours will apply.
Gates will open 6:30am and close 7:30pm, last entry for recreational use will be 6:30pm
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 |
| Thursday 24/09/26 | Lakeside Restaurant - Dinner (Bookings) | | Open 06:30am to 5:00pm (Last entry to paths for recreation 4:00pm) | Pre booked training only | Pre booked training only | Open |
| Friday 25/09/26 | Open 06:30am to 5:00pm (Last entry to paths for recreation 4:00pm) | Pre booked training only | Pre booked training only | Open | |
| Saturday 26/09/26 | Panthers Triathlon Club - Triathlon | Penrith Lakes parkrun (Cross Country Course) | Model Boat Club of NSW - Run Day | Lakeside Restaurant - Lunch & Dinner (Bookings) | | Closed for triathlon event until approx 1pm then Open until 5:00pm (Last entry to paths for recreation 4:00pm) | Closed until approx 1:00pm | Closed until approx 1:00pm | Closed until approx 1:00pm |
| Sunday 27/09/26 | Hills Triathlon Club - Triathlon | Model Sea Planes | | Closed for triathlon event until approx 1pm then Open until 5:00pm (Last entry to paths for recreation 4:00pm) | Closed until approx 1:00pm | Closed until approx 1:00pm | Closed until approx 1:00pm |
| Monday 28/09/26 | Sailability | | Open 06:30am to 5:00pm (Last entry to paths for recreation 4:00pm) | Pre booked training only | Pre booked training only | Open |
| Tuesday 29/09/26 | Community Fishing | Sailability | Penrith District Nitro Racing | | Open 06:30am to 5:00pm (Last entry to paths for recreation 4:00pm) | Pre booked training only | Pre booked training only | Open |
| Wednesday 30/09/26 | Open 06:30am to 5:00pm (Last entry to paths for recreation 4:00pm) | Pre booked training only | Pre booked training only | Open | |
| Thursday 01/10/26 | Lakeside Restaurant - Dinner (Bookings) | | Open 06:30am to 5:00pm (Last entry to paths for recreation 4:00pm) | Pre booked training only | Pre booked training only | Open |
| Friday 02/10/26 | Lakeside Restaurant - Dinner (Bookings) | | Open 06:30am to 5:00pm (Last entry to paths for recreation 4:00pm) | Pre booked training only | Pre booked training only | Open |
| Saturday 03/10/26 | Penrith Lakes parkrun (Southern Bank Course) | | Open 06:30am to 5:00pm (Last entry to paths for recreation 4:00pm) | Pre booked training only | Pre booked training only | Open |
| Sunday 04/10/26 | Lakeside Restaurant - Lunch (Bookings) | Western Sydney Model Boat Club - Run Day | | Open 06:30am to 7:30pm (Last entry to paths for recreation 6:30pm) | Pre booked training only | Pre booked training only | Open |
| Monday 05/10/26 | Open 10:00am to 4:00pm (Last entry to paths for recreation 3:00pm) Note: Public Holiday reduced hours | Pre booked training only | Pre booked training only | Open | |
| Tuesday 06/10/26 | 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 07/10/26 | Open 06:30am to 7:30pm (Last entry to paths for recreation 6:30pm) | Pre booked training only | Pre booked training only | Open | |
| Thursday 08/10/26 | 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 09/10/26 | 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 10/10/26 | Dragon Boats NSW Region v Region Regatta | Penrith Lakes parkrun (Cross Country Course) | | Closed for event | Closed for event | Closed for event | Closed for event |
| Sunday 11/10/26 | Dragon Boats NSW Regatta Series - Round 1 | Model Boat Club of NSW - Run Day | Model Sea Planes | | 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 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.