Welcome to Winter Sports World
Australia’s First Indoor Snow Resort
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.
To be built in Penrith just 12km from the new Western Sydney International Airport, Winter Sports World will offer a year-round snow experience with real snow, Olympic-standard facilities and a world-class resort precinct contained within a showstopping icicle-inspired complex.
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
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, Australian first
Indoor snow resorts are proven to be powerful tourism assets, with more than 150 centres operating in over 35 countries across Europe, Asia and the Middle East.
Winter Sports World will deliver likewise as Australia’s first indoor snow resort: an unmatched tourism drawcard for Western Sydney and capitalise on the growing domestic and global appetite for snow experiences.
With its direct access to the new Western Sydney International Airport and proximity to Sydney’s CBD (60 minutes), Winter Sports World will open the “snow-made” market across Singapore, Southeast Asia and beyond.
A World-Class Year-Round Experience
Winter Sports World combines the thrill of winter with the warmth of hospitality and is designed to appeal to the growing local Western Sydney community, domestic and international visitors to Sydney and those seeking consistent snow:
- 300m advanced ski and snowboard run with perfect snow, 365 days a year
- Olympic-standard training zones for elite athletes
- Large snow play area for families
- Circa. 200-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, Winter Sports World is designed to be accessible, inclusive and transformational for all ages and abilities.
It will be 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.