Sydney's $700M Indoor Ski Resort: Winter Sports World Set to Open in Penrith by 2028

A game-changing attraction is heading to Western Sydney, with Australia's first-ever indoor snow resort preparing to break ground in Penrith.

Winter Sports World promises to turn a former horse paddock in the Riverlink Tourism Precinct into a year-round alpine playground. Once completed in 2028, the massive complex will feature a 300-metre advanced ski slope, a full competition venue, mountainside cafes, and a 170-room hotel — making it possible to hit the slopes in any season without leaving Sydney.

The mega-project secured State Significant Development Application (SSDA) approval from NSW Planning back in January 2024, but the sheer scale — it ranks as Australia's largest current attraction development — meant construction has taken time to mobilise. The $700 million development is now on the cusp of beginning works, targeting a 2028 opening.

When operational, Winter Sports World is expected to draw over one million annual visitors, create 1,350 permanent tourism jobs, and pump an estimated $222 million into the local economy each year. Developer Peter Magnisalis says what began as a far-fetched idea has now become a concrete plan to bring the snowfields to Sydney's doorstep.

NSW Premier Chris Minns, who toured the site in late 2024, called the project the crown jewel of Western Sydney tourism, highlighting its broad appeal to visitors from across Australia and overseas.

While the resort will be a major draw for tourists — saving them the long trek to Perisher for a snow fix — the biggest beneficiaries will be local residents. Western Sydney Minister Prue Car described the transformation as hard to fathom, saying local kids will soon have opportunities in Penrith that previous generations could never have imagined.

The initial construction phase involves building a giant underground water tank and snow-making system before the mountain itself can take shape. The design also incorporates cultural and environmental considerations, aiming for net-zero carbon readiness and developed in consultation with Dharug nation representatives.

With a projected ski run, climbing wall, competition venue, and a four-star winter wonderland hotel all in the works, there's plenty to look forward to — even if the slopes won't open until 2028.

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