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Nepean Belle Paddlewheeler

Details checked July 2026

Penrith, Western Sydney · Paddlewheeler cruise boat · 110 seated · 150 standing

A timber paddlewheeler churning through the Nepean Gorge with a licensed bar and a dance floor doing its own churning.

The cost picture

From $43 pp

Public cruises from $43pp (lunch cruises from $69pp); private full-boat charters quoted on application

From the venue's published rates — confirm directly before you book.

BYO drinks

Own caterer

Music curfew

Ask the venue

Outdoor space

Yes

Parking / transport

Free parking at Tench Reserve, Tench Ave, Jamisontown; 2 accessible spots at the jetty

Dog friendly

Ask the venue

Venue catering

Yes

Wheelchair access

Yes

Hire options

Whole venue

Departure time is fixed - miss the wharf at Tench Reserve and your party literally sails without you.

These are the venue's own details — you'll be dealing with them directly.

Sunset canapés overlooking the lion savannah, or cocktails by the shark tank — your guests will not be checking their phones.

500 seated · 1000 standing

One of Australia's oldest pub licences, still throwing parties in the heart of Parramatta.

100 standing

Convict-built sandstone, sweeping lawns and estate wine barely 45 minutes from the CBD.

450 standing