| set on a bustling commercial street, this laid-back motel is an 11-minute walk from penrith station, 2. upgraded quarters add air-conditioning. there's also a buzzy sports bar with pool tables, darts, gaming and regular live entertainment. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. lunch and dinner are served at a casual bistro offering traditional pub fare and a terrace. 1 km from the evan theatre and 7 km from the sydney international regatta centre. parking is complimentary. the modest rooms feature simple decor; some have flat-screen tvs and minifridges
Sydney Airport 57 min
Museum of Fire (6 min)
Museum with exhibits about fire safety & firefighting, including many historic engines. iFLY Downunder (5 min) Warragamba Dam (31 min)
Massive supply dam, the largest in the country, offering lookout points with stunning views. Sydney Zoo (20 min)
Modest zoo with native & exotic wildlife, an aquarium with penguins & up-close animal encounters. Calmsley Hill City Farm (29 min)
Sizable farm featuring many animals, interactive shows & tractor rides, plus a picnic area & cafe. Norman Lindsay Gallery & Museum (29 min)
Artist Norman Lindsay's 17-hectare estate offers guided tours & sculptures, plus a cafe & gift shop. Western Sydney Parklands (24 min)
5,280-hectare park system with extensive walking & cycling paths, picnic shelters & playgrounds. Jellybean Pool (21 min) Featherdale Sydney Wildlife Park (25 min)
Wildlife park with over 1700 birds, mammals & reptiles, plus a cafe, picnic area & souvenir shop. Nurragingy Reserve (24 min)
Waterfront, urban nature reserve featuring a wildlife park, Chinese gardens & a conference center. Penrith Whitewater Stadium (9 min)
Rafting and sports Panthers Penrith Rugby Leagues Club (6 min) Cables Wake Park & Aqua Park (6 min)
Water park, wakeboarding, and water skiing Penrith Regional Gallery (10 min)
Art museum, modernism, and art The Rock Lookout (26 min)
Rocky vista point in Blue Mountains National Park overlooking forestland & the Nepean River. | 
