Penrith Area

Easily accessible from Sydney's centre and located at the foothills of the breathtaking Blue Mountains, Penrith has plenty to offer its visitors. It has developed a reputation as an area specialising in exciting outdoor adventure activities, including white water rafting at the Sydney International Regatta Centre.

Penrith is blessed with a variety of natural beauty. From the awe-inspiring vantage point of The Rock Lookout, watch the Nepean River crawl through a bush-clad gorge that's been carved from sandstone over time. Gain an intimate experience of the inspiring Nepean Gorge by hiring a canoe or relaxing on the historic Nepean Belle Paddlewheeler.

The Blue Mountains National Park spreads to a hazy horizon and to the north, 700 hectares of lakes offer a vast recreation area. A great way to discover the region is to go on the Penrith Valley Heritage Drive, an informative self-guided tour of historic sites and houses.

Immerse yourself in a unique cultural adventure and try some bush tucker, learn to throw a boomerang and more - at Muru Mittigar Aboriginal Cultural & Education Centre, which presents the story of the Darug people. Experience the thrill of a whitewater raft along the course of champions at Penrith Whitewater Stadium. Visit the Penrith Regional Gallery & The Lewers Bequest to view some of the many exhibitions as well as a stunning sculpture garden and heritage houses.

Be pampered at Hopewood Health Centre or relax at a local B&B. Visit Panthers World of Entertainment - the biggest Licensed club in Australia, with Aqua Golf, live entertainment, bars and restaurants. Discover the fascinating histroy of Penrith Valley on the Penrith Valley Heritage Drive, an informative self-drive tour of historic houses and locations.

Temperatures for Penrith Area

Penrith Area has moderate summer temperatures. The summer high temperature for Penrith Area is approximately 28 °c. The summer low temperature is approximately 17 °c.

Penrith Area has mild winter temperatures. The winter high temperature for Penrith Area is approximately 16 °c. The winter low temperature is approximately 6 °c.

MONTH	LOW °c	HIGH °c
January	16	28
February	17	27
March	16	26
April	13	23
May	9	20
June	6	17
July	5	17
August	6	18
September	8	21
October	11	23
November	13	25
December	15	28