Penrith
Must do
Sydney by the sea, Penrith
Penrith is one of Sydney’s best inland aquatic playgrounds. Have fun riding the rapids at Penrith Whitewater Stadium, visit Sydney International Regatta Centre, paddle on Nepean Gorge in a canoe or relax with a picnic by the Nepean River.
About Penrith
Penrith Valley, with its beautiful rivers, national parks and lakes, is just a 55-minute drive from the centre of Sydney. It’s a great escape for the whole family with plenty of things to see and do. Explore pockets of unspoiled bushland, national park, as well as the many treasured historic landmarks scattered throughout the region.
Check out the area’s lively arts scene on display at local museums and art galleries; for a change of pace, get your adrenalin pumping with a whitewater adventure at the man-made Penrith Whitewater Stadium or water sports at Cables Wake Park. Enjoy the beauty of the Nepean Gorge from the deck of the Nepean Belle Paddlewheeler or explore on foot.
Events
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- February
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Sunday 26 Feb 2012 Australian Outback Wildlife Show
Come and see the Australian Outback Wildlife Show at Mamre House every Sunday from the 26th of February.Experience Australia's ...
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- March
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Sunday 25 Mar 2012 Sydneys Working Truck Show Penrith and Family Fun Day
Each year for over 24 years 200 of Australia's finest trucks gather at the Museum of Fire for Australia's Premier Working Truck ...
Gallery
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Bike, Penrith
Bike, Penrith
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Kayak paddlers, Penrith
Kayak paddlers, Penrith
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Muru Mittigar, Penrith
Muru Mittigar, Penrith
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Nepean Belle, Nepean Gorge
Nepean Belle paddlesteamer on Nepean Gorge, Penrith. Image Paul Foley for Penrith City Council
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Streetscape, Penrith
Streetscape, Penrith
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Forest bike riding, Penrith
Forest bike riding, Penrith
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Penrith Whitewater Stadium
Whitewater kayaking at Penrith Whitewater Stadium. Image Penrith City Council
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The Rock, Nepean River
Couple having a picnic at 'The Rock' overlooking Nepean River, Penrith. Image Paul Foley for Penrith City Council
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