Welcome to Winter Sports World
Australia’s First Indoor Snow Resort - A Destination Like No Other
Winter Sports World (WSW), Australia’s next international tourism icon, will take its place alongside the Sydney Opera House and BridgeClimb as a must-do experience for Australians and global visitors alike.
Opening in 2028 in Penrith, just 12km from the new Western Sydney International Airport, WSW will offer a truly unique, year-round snow experience, combining real snow, Olympic-standard facilities, and a world-class resort precinct designed for everyone.
Winter Sports World is shaping up to be one of Australia’s most exciting new tourism icons, backed by scale, vision and a world-class delivery team.
A destination for locals. A magnet for tourists. A statement for the future.
Australia’s Largest Private Tourism Project
With a capital value of more than $700 million, Winter Sports World is the largest private tourism attraction project in Australia right now, and the biggest ever for Western Sydney. We are a defining moment for the region’s evolution, shifting perceptions, attracting global attention, and setting the standard for future landmark developments.
Globally Proven. First of Its Kind in Australia.
Across Europe, Asia and the Middle East, indoor snow resorts have proven to be powerful tourism assets, with more than 160 centres operating in over 35 countries.
We are proud to introduce Australia’s first indoor snow resort, creating an unmatched tourism drawcard for Western Sydney and capitalising on the growing domestic and global appetite for snow experiences.
With its direct access to Western Sydney International Airport and proximity to Sydney’s CBD, WSW will open up the “snow-made” market across Singapore, Southeast Asia and beyond, providing international visitors with a uniquely Australian alpine experience, just minutes from the runway.
A World-Class Year-Round Experience
Winter Sports World brings together the thrill of winter with the warmth of world-class hospitality and is designed to appeal to the growing local Western Sydney community, domestic and international visitors to Sydney and those seeking consistent snow:
- A 300-metre advanced ski and snowboard run with perfect snow, 365 days a year
- Olympic-standard training zones for elite athletes and future Olympians
- A large snow play area for families
- A 170-room, 4.5-star hotel with conferencing, dining and mountain views
- Designed with sustainability and inclusivity at its core
Inclusive, Accessible, Transformational
From elite snow sport to school snowplay, WSW is built to be accessible, inclusive, and transformational for all ages and abilities. It’s a place for:
- Future Olympians and first-timers alike
- Hands-on student learning and job pathways
- Community connection and active lifestyles
- All-abilities participation, with inclusive design and pricing at its heart
“I can’t think of a better place for Australia’s first indoor ski resort than in Penrith. Winter Sports World will be Western Sydney’s jewel in the crown of tourism attractions, and I can’t wait to see it enjoyed by people not just from our state, but from all around Australia and beyond.”
NSW Premier Chris Minns, December 2024
As Featured in the Media
Winter Sports World has attracted significant media attention across major networks and publications, reflecting the scale and economic impact of the project. From national news coverage to government endorsements, the spotlight on Winter Sports World highlights its status as a transformative development for Western Sydney—projected to inject over $200 million annually into the local economy.
Find us
WSW is located within the vibrant Riverlink Tourism Precinct, with its design encouraging connection to and enjoyment of the Nepean River while celebrating the unique development that will become a gateway and landmark for the area.
WSW acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the Penrith area, the Darug Nation. We pay our respects to the Elders, past, present and emerging, for they hold the memories, traditions, culture and hopes of Aboriginal people in the Penrith area. We extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.