Penrith Whitewater Stadium was the competition venue for the canoe/kayak slalom events during the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games. Located only an hour from Sydney, it is the only man-made whitewater course of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere. Book whitewater rafting or whitewater kayaking. September to July.
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The regatta centre used for the 2000 Sydney Olympics.
Pondi
Western Sydney is far from the iconic beaches in the Eaatern Suburbs; therefore, the New South Wales government has provided an alternate closer to Penrith. No waves and easier parking. Facilities and cafes are somewhat limited.
A firefighting museum containing preserved fire service vehicles and firefighting equipment.
Established in 2001, the museum is dedicated to the preservation of Australian letterpress printing machinery and equipment.
BlueBet Stadium
A 22,500 capacity sporting venue mainly used as a home ground for the Penrith Panthers in National Rugby League and Penrith Nepean United in the NSW Premier League.
A railway viaduct at Lapstone Hill built in 1867 by John Whitton (the 'Father' of the NSW railways). It is signposted from the Emu Plains exit of the motorway.