Set on 196 hectares of native and landscaped parkland, Sydney International Regatta Centre is one of the best rowing and sprint kayak courses in the world. The Centre won international acclaim while hosting 825 athletes from 56 countries during the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games.
The foundation stone of St Stephens Anglican Church was laid in 1837 with the first service held in the courthouse. St Stephens is the 14th oldest church still in use in Australia and is of gothic design. The trig location of Penrith is taken from the north west corner of the church tower.
Penrith Skatel caters for both rollerskating and rollerblading enthusiasts, providing general skating as well as learn to skate classes, artistic lessons, inline hockey, birthday parties, group bookings and school bookings.
This 1,950 hectare area (which is the size of Sydney Harbour from the Bridge to the Heads) is being developed to establish a series of lakes for recreational purposes. The first lake completed makes up the Sydney International Regatta Centre which was the Sydney 2000 Olympics venue for rowing and canoeing and it continues to host major water based events.
Aqua-Golf at the Panthers World of Entertainment on Peachtree Lake; where golf balls and greens float. No golf skill required. Great family fun with prizes to be won for a hole in one!
Penrith Whitewater is located only an hour from Sydney at the foot of the world famous Blue Mountains. Purpose built for the canoe/kayak events during the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games; it's the only man-made whitewater river of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere.
Penrith Valley is within close proximity to Sydney making the valley an ideal escape for a day trip. The Valley offers excitement for the whole family with an array of activities available
Penrith Markets are the biggest midweek markets in Sydney and go ahead rain hail or shine. Some of the market is undercover, but it is primarily outdoors.