Top 10 Things to do Good for Kids in Penrith, New South Wales

Water Jetpack and Flyboard hire in Sydney. Experience Sydney from a new height at the Sydney International Regatta Centre at Penrith - the home of the Sydney 2000 Olympics- Hot Showers and picnic areas and bike tracks - Full training and hire for water powered Jetpacks and Flyboards

Not far from Penrith, the Rock Lookout is in the historic Mulgoa Valley. For superb views of the Nepean River simply follow the short track 200m to the Rock Lookout.

Welcome to the Museum of Fire We are a not for profit, registered charity and a true community museum. As Australia's leading Fire Museum & Fire Collectibles Shop with over 30 years experience, we pride ourselves on quality and service. Many of us at the Museum are Firefighters. All profits raised go to educating our families about the dangers of fire and preserving the heritage of the communities bravest. Group bookings welcome. You will not be disappointed with your visit, there is something for all the family. Wishing you were a firefighter, enjoying the machinery, showing your respect, reliving past experiences, understanding fire as a friend or foe, visiting with friends or made to visit with the relatives, educating or entertaining the kids, for whatever reason you will enjoy your visit. There is something for everyone, we look forward to seeing you soon.

LOCATION Cables Wake Park is located at Penrith within the Panthers Complex, 1 hour west of Sydney, at the foot of the Blue Mountains and encompasses a huge range of activities for the whole family to enjoy. ABOUT US Set amidst a beautifully landscaped property are a range of world class facilities for your comfort and enjoyment. Central to the park complex is the 2 main cable lakes where people of all ages and all ability levels can water ski, wakeboard or kneeboard. Whether you are a pro or an absolute beginner, we have a programme tailored to your needs, ranging from Kids Club, first-timers “learn to ride” and all the way up to advanced intensive sessions. For the younger kids we have a playground area and jumping pillow and a new Aqua Park on the water, which consists of a series of inflatable slides, trampolines and obstacles. The most fun you could ever imagine. Guests can enjoy a snack or coffee on the veranda of our cafe or make use of the free BBQ areas and shaded structures as they stroll around the lakes. Overnight dorm-style accommodation is also available for travellers, groups, visitors from interstate or overseas accommodating up to 82 people. Complete with a common room area with a fully serviced kitchen, plasma TV with Foxtel, DVD player, BBQ facilities & laundromat.

iFLY Downunder is an Australian first - one of the world's largest Indoor Skydiving facilities is open in Sydney! Suspended on a column of air, anyone from the age of 3 to 103 can now experience human flight in our indoor skydiving simulator. Every indoor skydiving flight experience is the equivalent to the free fall of outdoor skydiving from 14,000 feet! For 50 seconds you will be flying in the air and experience what free falling skydiving is really like! However, without the worry about the weather, lengthy delays, travel time or having to actually jump out of a plane! FREE Viewing Gallery - visitors welcome.

A Western Sydney icon, the Nepean Belle offers a unique experience cruising the Nepean River into the Nepean Gorge and Blue Mountains National Park. The ‘Belle’ is the gateway to the Nepean River and offers families, friends, as well as business and professional groups, the opportunity to see a spectacular part of Western Sydney that is otherwise inaccessible. Nepean Belle’s regular cruises, Morning in the Gorge, Scenic Adventure Cruise, and Twilight River Feast, all take you deep into the Nepean Gorge and include great food as well as tea and coffee. Owners, Carol and Chris have also developed exciting new cruises for both adults, families and children alike. The Harry Potter and Princess & Pirate Cruises in the School Holidays for families and the new adults only Psychic Cruises are all great fun and very popular. Special occasion cruises run on Australia Day, Valentine’s Day, Easter, Mother’s Day and Father’s Day, Christmas and New Year.

Unreal Mini Golf is your ultimate putt putt golf indoor venue. Fully air-conditioned, enjoy Sydney's finest putt putt golf indoors regardless of the weather outside.Located in Western Sydney with easy access via the M4 from the M2, M5, and M7, play putt putt golf indoors and avoid the rain, hail, or burning sun on weekend's, school holidays, and weekdays. Click here for