Sydney International Regatta Centre
A spectacular event venue for either 10 or 30,000 people, the Sydney International Regatta Centre offers superior event facilities and is one of the region’s premier outdoor sport and entertainment venues for both on and off the water.
Current venue opening hours on non-event days are:
Gates open 06:30 | Last entry to venue 16:00 | Venue Closed 17:00
The venue is closed to public recreation during the below events:
Sunday 28 April - Panthers Triathlon Club - Triathlon (Venue closed until approx 13:00)
Thursday 2nd - Sunday 5th May - Rowing Australia Senior Selection Trials
Wednesday 8th - Saturday 11th May - 2024 Canoe Sprint Asia Pacific Cup
Tuesday 14th May - Lower Blue Mountains Cross Country
Wednesday 15th May - Penrith P.S.S.A Cross Country
Thursday 16th May - Werrington Zone Cross Country
Friday 17th May - St Mary's Zone Cross Country
Tuesday 21st May - Macquarie Zone Cross Country
Due to damage sustained in the recent heavy rainfall, the full 5km loop is currently unavailable with turn around points in place on the Southern (entry side) paths where approx 900m of path from the top of the lake down is unavailable.
We strongly recommend that before you visit, you check the Opening Hours page for the most up to date information indicating when the venue is available for public recreation. Times are subject to short notice updates, particularly during event season. No access is permitted to the water without pre-booking.
Opening Hours
The Sydney International Regatta Centre is an event venue that opens to public recreation where possible on non-event days. Gate times and availability for public recreation are subject to events and may change at short notice.
Click to view this week's opening hours / venue restrictions
Office hours: 06:30 to 16:30 (Monday to Friday)
Contact site staff on 02 4730 0000
No on water activity is permitted without advance booking.
Note: On water training bookings require a minimum of 72 hours notice.
E-mail regatta@sport.nsw.gov.au for booking information.
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Entry is via Gate A, public parking in P3 carpark
Old Castlereagh Rd, Castlereagh, NSW 2749
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Current water temperature
The water temperature at a depth of 1.2m at 07:00 on 15/04/2024 was 22.31°.
Water Quality Management
Dogs must be kept on leash
Dogs are welcome to join you on your walk around the lakes, but please ensure they remain on leash at all times and are cleaned up after. Dogs are not permitted to enter the water at any time.
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No unauthorised drone use
Drones are not permitted to be flown at the venue without permission from Venue Management. Recreational flying is not permitted at any time.
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