About Sydney International Regatta Centre
The Sydney International Regatta Centre is an Olympic-standard rowing and water sports venue at Castlereagh in Penrith, Western Sydney, New South Wales. Built for the Sydney 2000 Olympic and Paralympic Games, it features a 2,300-metre artificial lake with island, grandstand and boat facilities. Set within Penrith Lakes parkland, it now serves as a public recreation area for cycling, walking, kayaking and major national and international regattas.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a large artificial rowing lake with a central island, grandstand, boat sheds and timing towers set in open parkland. A flat 5km sealed shared pathway loops the lake for walking, running and cycling with picnic areas, barbecues and viewing points. The site is used for rowing, canoeing, kayaking and dragon boating, and is open for casual recreation when events are not scheduled. Facilities are spread out in a quiet lakeside environment west of Penrith.
Key highlights
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2300m Olympic-standard rowing and canoe sprint course with island and grandstand
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5km sealed shared cycle and walking track around the lake
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Host venue for Sydney 2000 Olympic and Paralympic rowing and canoeing
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Public access for kayaking, canoeing and rowing with boat launching facilities