Opening Hours
6:30am - 7:30pm (last entry for recreation is at 6:30pm) on non-event days.
Please note:
February to March is peak event season. Please check availability for recreation before visiting.
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 |
| Friday 27/02/26 | Lakeside Restaurant - Dinner (Bookings) | Open 6:30am - 7:30pm (Last entry for recreation is 6:30pm) | Pre-booked training only | Pre-booked training only | Open |
| Saturday 28/02/26 | 2026 Shore School Regatta (AM) | Panthers Triathlon Club - Triathlon | Lakeside Restaurant - Dinner (Bookings) | | Closed for events | Closed for events | Closed for events | Closed for events |
| Sunday 01/03/26 | Sailability Come and Try Day | | Open 6:30am - 7:30pm (Last entry for recreation is 6:30pm) | Pre-booked training only | Pre-booked training only | Open |
| Monday 02/03/26 | Sailability | Penrith Cycling Club - Summer Crit Series (PM) | | Open 6:30am - 5:00pm (Last entry for recreation is 4:00pm) then Closed for cycling event | Pre-booked training only until 5:00pm | Pre-booked training only until 5:00pm | Open until 5pm |
| Tuesday 03/03/26 | Sailability | Community Fishing | Penrith District Nitro Racing | Open 6:30am - 7:30pm (Last entry for recreation is 6:30pm) | Pre-booked training only | Pre-booked training only | Open |
Wednesday 04/03/26 | Open 6:30am - 7:30pm (Last entry for recreation is 6:30pm) | Pre-booked training only | Pre-booked training only | Open | |
Thursday 05/03/26 | Lakeside Restaurant - Dinner (Bookings) | Open 6:30am - 7:30pm (Last entry for recreation is 6:30pm) | Pre-booked training only | Pre-booked training only | Open |
Friday 06/03/26 | Rotary Youth Driver Awareness (RYDA)| Lakeside Restaurant - Dinner (Bookings) | Open 6:30am - 7:30pm Last entry 1830 - Walking & Cycle paths Restricted till 1500 | Pre-booked training only | Pre-booked training only | Open |
Saturday 07/03/26 | Sydney Rowing Club Regatta | Parkrun | Lakeside Restaurant - Lunch & Dinner (Bookings) | Closed for events | Closed for events | Closed for events | Closed for events |
Sunday 08/03/26 | Lakeside Restaurant - Lunch & Dinner (Bookings) | Hills Tri Club - Triathlon | Model Boat Club of NSW | Open 6:30am - 7:30pm Last entry 1830 - Walking & Cycle paths Restricted till 2:00pm | Pre-booked training only | Pre-booked training only | Open |
Monday 09/03/26 | Sailability | Open 6:30am - 7:30pm (Last entry for recreation is 6:30pm) | Pre-booked training only | Pre-booked training only | Open |
Tuesday 10/03/26 | Sailability | Community Fishing | Penrith District Nitro Racing | Open 6:30am - 7:30pm (Last entry for recreation is 6:30pm) | Pre-booked training only | Pre-booked training only | Open |
Wednesday 11/03/26 | Open 6:30am - 7:30pm (Last entry for recreation is 6:30pm) | Pre-booked training only | Pre-booked training only | Open | |
Thursday 12/03/26 | Lakeside Restaurant - Dinner (Bookings) | Open 6:30am - 7:30pm (Last entry for recreation is 6:30pm) | Pre-booked training only | Pre-booked training only | Open |
Friday 13/03/26 | Open 6:30am - 7:30pm (Last entry for recreation is 6:30pm) | Pre-booked training only | Pre-booked training only | Open | |
Saturday 14/03/26 | 2026 School Girls Head of the River | Parkrun | Lakeside Restaurant - Lunch (Bookings) | Closed for events | Closed for events | Closed for events | Closed for events |
Sunday 15/03/26 | 2026 School Boys Head of the River | Lakeside Restaurant - Lunch (Bookings) | Closed for events | Closed for events | Closed for events | Closed for events |
Monday 16/03/26 | Sailability | Open 6:30am - 7:30pm (Last entry for recreation is 6:30pm) | Pre-booked training only | Pre-booked training only | Open |
Tuesday 17/03/26 | Sailability | Community Fishing | Penrith District Nitro Racing | Open 6:30am - 7:30pm (Last entry for recreation is 6:30pm) | Pre-booked training only | Pre-booked training only | Open |
Wednesday 18/03/26 | Open 6:30am - 7:30pm (Last entry for recreation is 6:30pm) | Pre-booked training only | Pre-booked training only | Open | |
Thursday 19/03/26 | Lakeside Restaurant - Dinner (Bookings) | Open 6:30am - 7:30pm (Last entry for recreation is 6:30pm) | Pre-booked training only | Pre-booked training only | Open |
Friday 20/03/26 | Open 6:30am - 7:30pm (Last entry for recreation is 6:30pm) | Pre-booked training only | Pre-booked training only | Open | |
Saturday 21/03/26 | AAGPS Head of the River 2026 | Lakeside Restaurant - Lunch & Dinner (Booking) | Parkrun | Closed for events | Closed for events | Closed for events | Closed for events |
Sunday 22/03/26 | Panthers Tri Club | Model Boat Club of NSW | Model Seaplanes | Open 6:30am - 7:30pm Last entry 1830 - Walking & Cycle paths Restricted till 2:00pm | Pre-booked training only | Pre-booked training only | Open |
Monday 23/03/26 | Sailability | Open 6:30am - 7:30pm (Last entry for recreation is 6:30pm) | Pre-booked training only | Pre-booked training only | Open |
Tuesday 24/03/26 | Sailability | Community Fishing | Penrith District Nitro Racing | Open 6:30am - 7:30pm (Last entry for recreation is 6:30pm) | Pre-booked training only | Pre-booked training only | Open |
Wednesday 25/03/26 | Open 6:30am - 7:30pm (Last entry for recreation is 6:30pm) | Pre-booked training only | Pre-booked training only | Open | |
Thursday 26/03/26 | Lakeside Restaurant - Dinner (Bookings) | Open 6:30am - 7:30pm (Last entry for recreation is 6:30pm) | Pre-booked training only | Pre-booked training only | Open |
Friday 27/03/26 | Lakeside Restaurant - Dinner (Bookings) | Open 6:30am - 7:30pm (Last entry for recreation is 6:30pm) | Pre-booked training only | Pre-booked training only | Open |
Saturday 28/03/26 | 2026 Dragon Boats State Championships | Parkrun | Lakeside Restaurant - Lunch & Dinner (Booking)| Western Sydney Model Boat Club | Closed for events | Closed for events | Closed for events | Closed for events |
Sunday 29/03/26 | 2026 Dragon Boats State Championships | Community Fishing | Closed for events | Closed for events | Closed for events | Closed for events |
Monday 30/03/26 | Sailability | Open 6:30am - 7:30pm (Last entry for recreation is 6:30pm) | Pre-booked training only | Pre-booked training only | Open |
Tuesday 31/03/26 | Sailability | Community Fishing | Penrith District Nitro Racing | Open 6:30am - 7:30pm (Last entry for recreation is 6:30pm) | Pre-booked training only | Pre-booked training only | 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.