Penrith Whitewater Stadium
Highlights
- Experience thrilling whitewater rafting on one of the Southern Hemisphere's premier man-made rivers.
- Enjoy guided kayaking adventures under the watchful eye of trained river guides.
- Explore the scenic beauty of the Blue Mountains while engaging in action-packed activities.
- Unwind with family-friendly facilities including picnic areas and convenient parking options.
A spectacular venue for extreme fun or special events, Penrith Whitewater Stadium is one of only a few man-made rivers of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere. Located one hour west of Sydney at the foothills of the Blue Mountains and the Nepean River, the venue is ideal for a day trip or stay in the Penrith Valley region.
With whitewater rafting, kayaking and training and instruction it’s time to get excited for an action-packed experience on the rapids at one of the best courses in the Southern Hemisphere.
Participants must be at least 12 years and have a sense of adventure! All fun takes place under the friendly guidance of their trained river guides.
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Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
- Offers a range of contact methods for receiving complaints.
- Employs people with disabilities.
- Staff are trained in disability awareness.
- Website meets <a href="https://www.w3.org/WAI/standards-guidelines/wcag/" target="_blank">WCAG 2.0</a> accessibility standards
- Advise tour guides of the access needs of guests at the time of booking (includes pick up and drop off requirements)
- Assistance with booking arrangements (includes providing clear itineraries with written instructions on what to do at various destinations)
Communication
Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
- Staff are trained in communicating with people with learning or behavioural challenges.
- Uses Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)
- A quiet space is available at the venue/ facility.
Vision
Caters for people who are blind or have vision loss.
- Uses easy to read fonts in their signage and communication materials (Helvetica and Arial).
- An appropriate area for toileting an assistance dog is available.
- Handrails on all stairways
Physical – Mobility
Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
- Uses floors/coverings which are slip resistant, firm and smooth
- Uses non-slip tiles in the bathroom or slip resistant matting
- Grab rails in the bathroom
- Seating in common areas including reception area
Physical – Wheelchair
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
- Step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
- A step free main entrance to the building and/or reception area (includes ramps or slopes with a maximum gradient of 1:14, otherwise are too steep for wheelchairs)
- Step free access to restaurant, lounge and bar
- Step free access to the conference or function room
- An accessible public toilet which is unlocked.
- A wheelchair accessible toilet / shower and change room is available.
- At least one wheelchair accessible parking space with wheelchair accessible signage clearly displayed (International standards are 3200mm wide x 2500 mm high).