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DATE Event Activity Walking & Cycle Paths Competition Lake Warm Up Lake BBQ Areas
Wednesday
06/12/23
  Open 06:30 - 19:30 (Last entry 18:30) Pre Booked Training Only Pre Booked Training Only Open
Thursday
07/12/23
  Open 06:30 - 19:30 (Last entry 18:30) Pre Booked Training Only Pre Booked Training Only Open
Friday
08/12/23
Panthers Tri Club - Swim Training Open 06:30 - 19:30 (Last entry 18:30) Pre Booked Training Only Pre Booked Training Only Open
Saturday
09/12/23
Penrith Lakes parkrun | Balance & UTS Triathlon Closed for event until approx 13:00 then Open until 19:30 (Last entry 18:30) Closed for event until approx 13:00 Closed for event until approx 13:00 Closed for event until approx 13:00
Sunday
10/12/23
Hills Triathlon Club - Triathlon | Private Function (Entry Side of Venue Closed) | Closed for event until approx 14:00 then Open until 19:30 (Last entry 18:30) Closed for event until approx 14:00 Closed for event until approx 14:00 Closed all day for event 
Monday
11/12/23
Monday Night Cycling | Open 06:30 - 17:00 (Last entry 16:00)

* Note - Early close for cycling event
Pre Booked Training Only Pre Booked Training Only Open
Tuesday
12/12/23
Community Fishing | Open 06:30 - 19:30 (Last entry 18:30) Pre Booked Training Only Pre Booked Training Only Open
Wednesday
13/12/23
  Open 06:30 - 19:30 (Last entry 18:30) Pre Booked Training Only Pre Booked Training Only Open
Thursday
14/12/23
  Open 06:30 - 19:30 (Last entry 18:30) Pre Booked Training Only Pre Booked Training Only Open
Friday
15/12/23
Panthers Tri Club - Swim Training Open 06:30 - 19:30 (Last entry 18:30) Pre Booked Training Only Pre Booked Training Only Open
Saturday
16/12/23
Penrith Lakes parkrun | Open 06:30 - 19:30 (Last entry 18:30) Pre Booked Training Only Pre Booked Training Only Open
Sunday
17/12/23
Swimming NSW Open Water Championships Open 06:30 - 19:30 (Last entry 18:30)

* Note - Some areas out of play for event.
Closed for event Pre Booked Training Only Open
Monday
18/12/23
Swimming NSW Open Water ChampionshipsRowing Australia National Senior Team Trials Closed for Events Closed for Events Closed for Events Closed for Events
Tuesday
19/12/23
Rowing Australia National Senior Team Trials |

* Note: No Community Fishing today
Closed for Event Closed for Event Closed for Event Closed for Event
Wednesday
20/12/23
Rowing Australia National Senior Team Trials Closed for Event Closed for Event

* Note -
Today is final day to make on water training bookings between 21/12/23 & 08/01/24
Closed for Event Closed for Event
Thursday
21/12/23
Rowing Australia National Senior Team Trials Closed for Event Closed for Event Closed for Event Closed for Event
Friday
22/12/23
Panthers Tri Club - Swim Training Open 06:30 - 19:30 (Last entry 18:30) Pre Booked Training Only Pre Booked Training Only Open
Saturday
23/12/23
Penrith Lakes parkrunPanthers Tri Club - Triathlon Closed for Event until approx 13:00 then Open until 19:30 (Last entry 18:30) Closed for Event until approx 13:00 Closed for Event until approx 13:00 Closed for Event until approx 13:00
Sunday
24/12/23
Christmas Eve

* Note - Early closing time
Open 06:30 - 16:00 (Last entry 15:00) Pre Booked Training Only Pre Booked Training Only Open
Monday
25/12/23
Christmas Day

* Note - Adjusted Opening Hours
Open 11:00 - 16:00 (Last entry 15:00) Pre Booked Training Only Pre Booked Training Only Open
Tuesday
26/12/23
Boxing Day

* Note - Adjusted Opening Hours
Open 10:00 - 16:00 (Last entry 15:00) Pre Booked Training Only Pre Booked Training Only Open
Wednesday
27/12/23
  Open 06:30 - 19:30 (Last entry 18:30) Pre Booked Training Only Pre Booked Training Only Open
Thursday
28/12/23
  Open 06:30 - 19:30 (Last entry 18:30) Pre Booked Training Only Pre Booked Training Only Open
Friday
29/12/23
  Open 06:30 - 19:30 (Last entry 18:30) Pre Booked Training Only Pre Booked Training Only Open
Saturday
30/12/23
Penrith Lakes parkrun | Open 06:30 - 19:30 (Last entry 18:30) Pre Booked Training Only Pre Booked Training Only Open
Sunday
31/12/23
New Years Eve

* Note - Early closing time
Open 06:30 - 16:00 (Last entry 15:00) Pre Booked Training Only Pre Booked Training Only Open
Monday
01/01/24
New Years Day

* Note - Adjusted Opening Hours

 
Open 10:00 - 16:00 (Last entry 15:00) Pre Booked Training Only Pre Booked Training Only Open
 

Note: 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 regularly visiting this page before you visit to avoid disappointment at the gate if an event is taking place with no public recreation access available.

 

You may wish to call ahead of your visit to confirm the above opening hours. Contact 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).

The opening hours provided above are considered to be true and correct at the time of publication and may change without notice due to changes in circumstances and operational requirements after the time of publication. This may impact upon the accuracy of the information and the Office of Sport is not in any way liable for the accuracy of any information printed and stored by a user. Changes are periodically added to the information and the Office of Sport may make improvements and/or changes in the information and/or the website at any time.

General Venue Hours

The general venue operating hours outside of event days are 06:30 gates open, and 19:30 venue close, with last entry to the venue / walking and cycle paths is at 18:30. If you are in before 18:30, this gives you time to complete your walk and exit the venue by 19:30.

During non-daylight savings (commencing Sunday 7 April, 2024) operating hours outside of event days are 06:30 gates open, and 17:00 venue close, with last entry to the venue / walking and cycle paths at 16:00.

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 booking, and all bookings require 72 hours notice.

Bookings for on water training are subject to availability / other event requirement. To make a booking you can call 02 4730 0000 during business hours or e-mail regatta@sport.nsw.gov.au for a booking form.
Training fees apply.

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