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Aerial view of 'The Three sisters', mountains and lush greenery under a sunset sky

Nearby Attractions

Mercure Penrith

Find your way to Mercure Penrith

 

The Mercure Penrith hotel is ideally located in Penrith Valley at the foothills of the Blue Mountains and adjacent to Penrith Panthers World of Entertainment. The hotel is 3.5 kilometers from Penrith Railway and 60 kilometers from Sydney Airport.

Nearby Penrith attractions include the Nepean Gorge, Penrith Whitewater Stadium, Penrith Stadium, the International Regatta Centre, Cables Wake Park, iFLY Indoor Skydiving and the Museum of Fire.

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A bridge with Olympic rings at the Sydney International Regatta Centre.

Sydney International Regatta Centre

Located just an hour northwest of Sydney's CBD, the Sydney International Regatta Centre is a world-class venue originally built for the Sydney 2000 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Spanning 178 hectares, it features one of the finest rowing and sprint kayak courses globally, set against the stunning backdrop of Penrith Lakes, the Lower Blue Mountains, and surrounding parklands.

Scenic view of Nepean Great River Walk bridge over a calm river at sunset.

Nepean Great River Walk

Penrith’s Great River Walk is an 8km walk offering spectacular views of the Nepean River and Blue Mountains. The bulk of the walk is the popular ‘Bridge to Bridge’ loop which is approx. 6.4 km and connected by the M4 Bridge and the Yandhai Nepean Bridge, and is suitable for walkers, cyclists or even scooter riders.

People enjoying Cables Wake & Aqua Park with inflatable obstacles in water.

Cables Wake & Aqua Park

Wakeboarding, aqua park adventures, and family-friendly water activities for all skill levels!

Aerial view of Tench Reserve with pathways, play areas, and blue canopies.

Tench Reserve

Tench Reserve is a 10 ha park and a favourite destination for the local community and visitors to Penrith. Set on the beautiful Nepean River, the park offers a mix of recreational and social opportunities as well as quiet respite from a busy world.

Two boys smiling in front of vintage fire trucks at Museum of Fire.

Museum of Fire

Explore Australia’s firefighting history through interactive exhibits, historic fire engines, and hands-on family experiences.

Illuminated Panthers Penrith Rugby Leagues Club at night with dark sky and driveway in front.

Panthers Penrith Rugby Leagues Club

Located next to Panthers Penrith Leagues Club, Mercure Penrith offers comfortable accommodation just steps from dining, entertainment and NRL game-day action.

People walking on a bridge above lush greenery at Blue Mountains Walking Tracks.

Blue Mountains Walking Tracks

The Blue Mountains offer over 140km of walking tracks, ranging from easy lookouts to challenging day hikes. Iconic, popular routes include the Grand Canyon Track, Prince Henry Cliff Walk, and the Three Sisters. Key hubs are Katoomba, Blackheath, and Wentworth Falls, featuring breathtaking valley views and waterfalls

Lush forest at Scenic World.

Scenic World

Breathtaking Blue Mountains views, thrilling rides and rainforest walks just over an hour from Penrith.

Two people skydiving inside an iFLY Downunder wind tunnel.

iFLY Downunder

An exciting indoor skydiving experience, giving you the thrill of freefall for arenaline junkies of all ages!

Two women petting a kangaroo at Sydney Zoo.

Sydney Zoo

Sydney Zoo in Eastern Creek is a family-friendly wildlife attraction showcasing Australian and exotic animals just a short drive from Penrith.