The Sydney International Regatta Centre has a competition lake that is 2300 metres long and 5 metres deep. There are 9 lanes for rowing and 12 lanes for canoeing. The centre is open to the public 7 days a week and has parking facilities for up to 3000 vehicles. It is located at Castlereagh, 5km north of the Penrith CBD.

The Regatta Centre is a purpose built aquatic facility, which was internationally acclaimed as the venue for the rowing and canoeing events at the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games. Formerly a quarry, the venue is now regarded as one of the world's finest regatta courses and a popular site for a broad range of aquatic sport and recreation activities. The natural beauty of the area is further enhanced by the serene expanse of lakes and scenic views of the Lower Blue Mountains. Situated approximately 60 minutes from the Sydney CBD, the Regatta Centre is a venue with a difference and offers unique facilities for filming. The lakes and parkland cover approximately 200 hectares and incorporate a 2.3km Competition Lake, a 1.5km Warm Up Lake, 1000 seat spectator pavilion and function centre, 5km cycle / walking path, start and finish towers and a 2km road that runs parallel to the course.