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How to get there
Where to Stay
What’s nearby
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How to get there

The Sydney International Equestrian Centre is located 45km west of Sydney at Saxony Road, Horsley Park.

By Car

Travelling from the east/city:
Head west along Parramatta Road. Take the M4 motorway then take the Horsley Park Wallgrove Road exit, left and head south along Wallgrove Road. Approximately 4.5 km south turn left at the round-a-bout into Saxony Road and then turn left into the centre.


Traveling from west:
Penrith is 28km from the centre. Head east along the M4 motorway and take the Horsley Park Wallgrove Road exit and turn right heading south on Wallgrove Rd. Approximately 4.5 km south turn left at the round-a-bout into Saxony Road and then turn left into the centre.


Traveling from south via M7:
Heading north on the M7 take the Horsley Drive turn off. Turn left at lights into The Horsley Drive, then left at the next lights into Wallgrove Road. Travel a further 1km south on Wallgrove Rd and turn left at the first round about into Saxony Road and then turn left into the centre.


Traveling from north via M7:
Heading south on the M7 take the Horsley Drive turn off. Turn right at lights into The Horsley Drive, then left at the next lights into Wallgrove Road. Travel a further 1km south on Wallgrove Rd and turn left at the first round about into Saxony Road and then turn left into the centre.


Point to Point Driving directions
Click here to http://www.equestrian-centre.com.au/html/getthere.cfm to get Point to Point Driving directions to the Sydney International Equestrian Centre (courtesy of Sydney International Equestrian Centre)

Click here to download detailed directions and Map – (map still to come)

Rooty Hill is located 13km from the centre.  From Rooty Hill stay on Wallgrove Road past the roundabout and the venue is a further 500m.

By Public transport

The closest railway is Rooty Hill station, which is 50 minutes from Central Station. A courtesy shuttle bus will be running on Saturday and Sunday in the mornings and afternoons from Rooty Hill Station to the Sydney International Equestrian Centre, Please call Rose on 0418 216364 if you would like to be picked up from the station. Alternatively, taxi services are available from the station.

By Air

The Sydney International Equestrian Centre is equipped to land a Helicopter. Compliance through the centre and appropriate aviation authorities is required.

View the Venue

For a virtual tour of the Sydney International Equestrian Centre click here
http://www.equestrian-centre.com.au/html/virtualtour.cfm

For a virtual tour of the Sydney International Equestrian Centre facilities click here
http://www.equestrian-centre.com.au/html/facilities.cfm


Where to Stay

Motel Accommodation

Our Official Accommodation Provider is
Holiday Inn Rooty Hill

Ph (02) 9832 3888
Fax (02) 9832 1347

This is the closest to SIEC and offers discounted rates for visitors and competitors – just Quote the "Three-Day Event Rate" when making your booking.

Travelodge Blacktown, Cnr Reservoir & Holbeche Road, Blacktown, NSW 2148


Ph (02) 8822 2000

Motel Formule 1, 377-383 Camden Valley Way, Wentworthville, NSW 2145


Ph (02) 9769 1240

Hunts Motel, 679 Camden Valley Way, Liverpool, NSW 2170

Ph (02) 9601 5088
Ph (02) 9602 6440

The Fontainebleau Inn (3-star), 467 Hume Hwy, Liverpool, NSW 2170

Ph (02) 9602 7455
Bookings only 131 779

Sojourners Rest Bed & Breakfast, 60 Farm Rd, Mulgoa, NSW (link)

Ph (02) 4773 8709

Penrith Panthers (4-star), Mulgoa Road, Penrith

Ph (02) 4720 555
Fx (02) 5720 5738

Caravan Parks

Penrith Caravan Park

(02) 4735 4425

Casa Paloma, Leppington

(02) 9606 5470

Fairfield West Caravan Park

(02) 9604 8981

On site camping/powered sites:

These are available to competitors on the grounds. All sites are powered. In the southern area there are good shower and toilet facilities for males and females with hot and cold water. Preferred sites (as in nearest to the stables) will be allocated first to competitors staying for longer periods.

On site cabins:

Small cabins are available for hire. Rooms contain 2 bunk beds with mattress, small hanging cupboard, 2 chairs, wall heater, power point and lights. Linen is not provided. Rooms must be left clean and tidy and no cooking is allowed in rooms.
Local Caravan Rental

Dolphin Caravan Hire

Ph (02) 4572 7176

Kookaburra Caravans

Ph (02) 4577 8780

Potts Caravans

Ph (02) 4774 8119

Colandra Caravan Hire

Ph (02) 4777 4910

 

 

 

 

Catering Facilities

Various food/coffee outlets and bar will be open on the grounds from Wednesday morning - located at the main arena or near the stables/Mess Hall - these outlets will be providing breakfast, morning and afternoon tea, lunch and dinner.

For special catering and premier seating we recommend the Club Equus & Adina Vineyard Hospitality Tent - with marquees located at the Main Arena and Water Jump it is a great way to enjoy the event in style and catch up with friends and family. Tickets include fine wines & food. For further details and tickets call Karen Tinney on 0407 293930 or email karen@clubequus.biz - click here for booking form

For special catering and premier seating buy a Club Equus & Westend Estate Tent - Gold Pass for further details and buying tickets, see TICKET BOOKING FORM

 

What's nearby?

The Sydney International Equestrian Centre is located in the Fairfield municipality. Fairfield is celebrated as a centre of cultural diversity and a bargain shopper's paradise. It offers a myriad of Asian cuisines including Vietnamese, Thai, Chinese, Cambodian and Laotian and boasts more than 20 different multicultural cafes and restaurants.

The Council Chambers is 12km east of the venue. For more information on Fairfield City Council see www.fairfieldcity.nsw.gov.au

Restaurants

·         Horsley Park Tavern
·          Blacktown Travelodge
·          Rooty Hill RSL
·          Panthers World of Entertainment
·          Hunts Motel Seafood Restaurant
·          Royal Cricketers Arms, Watch House & Reservoir Roads, Prospect. (61 2) 9622 6498

Theme Parks

·          Fairfield City Farm, Darling St, Abbotsbury. (61 2) 9823 3222
·          Panthers World of Entertainment, Mulgoa Rd, Penrith (61 2) 4720 5555