Penrith Valley provides unique facilities in an amazing riverside setting. It is a region with vast cultural resources and distinctive entertainment experiences.
Location:
Penrith Valley is an innovative, vibrant and attractive region that has an abundance of distinctive conference and event facilities. It is close enough to Sydney to be convenient and yet far enough away to be memorable.
Key Attractions:
Penrith Whitewater Stadium Penrith Regional Gallery and Lewers Bequest Museum of Fire Nepean Belle Paddlewheeler Mamre Homestead Muru Mittigar Aboriginal Cultural Centre Vicary’s Winery Sydney International Regatta Sun Masamune Saké Panthers World of Entertainment Simply Skydive The Rock Lookout
Local Information:
Penrith Valley Visitor Information Centre. Panthers Carpark, Mulgoa Rd, Penrith. Ph: 1 300 736 836 Email: pentour@penrithcity.nsw.gov.au Web: www.penrithvalley.com.au
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Contact:
Susan Hamilton Acting Marketing Officer Penrith City Council Ph: 02 4732 7782 Email: shamilton@penrithcity.nsw.gov.au
More About the Region:
Penrith Valley is just under an hour west from either the Sydney CBD or Sydney Airport.
It features a highly attractive natural setting on the picturesque Nepean River at the foot of the Blue Mountains.
The lifestyle is marked by a harmony of urban and rural characteristics. Both residents and guests can experience this distinctive way of life. Penrith Valley has a full range of activities and events to make your stay enjoyable, relaxing and exciting.
Try whitewater rafting, bushwalking, cycling, boating or a picnic by the water.
If retail therapy is what you’re after, spend some time exploring the diverse range of markets regularly held in the area, pick up a bargain at a Factory Outlet or visit one of Penrith Valley’s major retail shopping centres. Get out in the fresh air to pick or buy some fresh produce to take home from a local stop on the Farm Gate Trail.
For a cultural experience, visit a museum or winery, take in a show or spend the afternoon at an art gallery.
In the evening check out the local nightclubs, professional theatres, the various live entertainment venues, the Woolshed Dance or Cinema. There is something on offer to suit all ages and tastes.
No matter how you choose to spend your visit in Penrith Valley, when its time to have a break you will find a diverse range of cafes and restaurants to suit all tastes and occasions throughout the valley at any time of day.
Penrith Valley has so much to offer. Come and experience what a great place Penrith Valley is to live, work, visit and invest!
PENRITH VALLEY CONFERENCE INFORMATION
Penrith Valley with its rivers, mountains and lakes can provide the perfect backdrop for any conference, meeting or special event.
Penrith Valley has a veritable smorgasbord of things to do and see. This range includes museums, unique nurseries, wineries, markets, galleries, theatres, shopping malls and outdoor activities. The region also has a wide selection of restaurants that can cater for groups of all sizes.
With world-class facilities and idyllic natural surrounds, Penrith Valley is your ideal destination for aquatic recreation and outdoor adventure.
Whatever your level of adventure, Penrith Valley has an exciting range of activities to set your pulse racing. From whitewater rafting and canoeing, to sailing, skydiving and bushwalking Penrith Valley has something for everyone.
One of the major attractions of Penrith Valley is the comprehensive range of festivals and events that are held throughout the year. These events include aquatic events on the Nepean River and at Penrith Lakes; art exhibitions and concerts; festivals and fairs as well as sporting and community events.
A few events to look out for are the Annual Penrith Show (August), St Marys Spring Festival (September), Mamre Good Living Fair (October), Australia Day at the Lakes (January)Penrith Valley Festival (March), the Corporate Games and Dragon Boat Races (March) and the Working Truck Show (April).
For information about these and other exciting events contact the Penrith Valley Visitor Information Centre on 1300 736 836 or by logging onto www.penrithvalley.com.au.
Conference and Meeting Venues and Services
Penrith Valley is able to cater for everything from conferences and meetings to product launches, exhibitions and team building activities.
We have a range of unique meeting room options that range from floating venues such as the Nepean Belle Paddlewheeler and the Penrith Platypus Cruiser to versatile venues like Panthers World of Entertainment, to historical properties such as Mamre Homestead.
The Nepean Belle and the Penrith Platypus Cruiser are floating venues that hold between 80 to 120 people in various configurations. They cruise up and down the Nepean Gorge providing you with a breathtaking backdrop for your next seminar or media launch.
Panthers World of Entertainment has a range of difference size meeting rooms that can be tailored to meet your needs. These range in size from small breakout rooms to exhibition halls that can hold approximately one thousand people. Panthers also has a number of restaurants, accommodation, entertainment and sporting facilities on site.
Mamre Homestead is just one of many historical properties in Penrith Valley that can provide meeting rooms and sumptuous food for your next function. This property is a beautiful sandstock brick building that is surrounded by manicured gardens and lush paddocks. The staff, in their period costume can assist you in making your next function memorable.
There is a range of accommodation available in Penrith Valley to suit every taste, configuration and budget. We have everything from intimate bed and breakfasts to serviced apartments and four-star hotels.
If you like water views, swimming pool, spa, gym, private amenities or nightclub to be available at your place of accommodation, we can help. Penrith Valley has a large number of accommodation providers that can meet your needs.
We also have a wide range of accommodation providers who can cater to sporting and school groups by providing dormitory style accommodation.
Penrith Valley can also cater for your pre and post touring needs. With a number of museums, wineries (and a Sake centre), galleries, and Aboriginal cultural centres contained within the area, Penrith Valley can provide your delegates with a number of highly unique experiences.
Penrith Whitewater Stadium is just one operator within Penrith Valley that can cater for your team building needs. Whitewater rafting is great for team building, it is also a fantastic activity to undertake purely for the fun of it.
Unique corporate gifts are also a specialty of Penrith Valley. Blue Mountains Honey, Vicary’s Winery and Sun Masamune Sake Centre are examples of Penrith Valley companies who can arrange brilliantly wrapped, highly distinctive gifts for your next event or celebration.
How to Get There
Penrith Valley covers the same area as the City of Penrith Local Government Area and is located 55 kilometres west of Sydney at the foot of the Blue Mountains.
Penrith Valley with its spectacular natural features and first class facilities is approximately 50 minutes from Sydney via the M4.
As Penrith Valley lies on the M4, Great Western Highway and the Main Western railway line it is extremely accessible by car, bus or train.
Two of Greater Sydney’s most spectacular features converge in Penrith Valley. One is the world heritage listed Blue Mountains. The other is the Nepean River, one of the great rivers of eastern Australia.
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