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The regatta centre used for the 2000 Sydney Olympics.
The Sydney International Regatta Centre (SIRC), located in Penrith, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, is a rowing and canoe sprint venue built for the 2000 Summer Olympics. It is now a popular sporting venue, with the Head of the River Regatta held annually.
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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.
A firefighting museum containing preserved fire service vehicles and firefighting equipment.
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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.
Established in 2001, the museum is dedicated to the preservation of Australian letterpress printing machinery and equipment.
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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.