Silverdale
Silverdale Rifle Range, owned and operated by SSAA Sydney Branch, is one of the finest complexes of its type in Australia.
The range was originally built by benchrest shooters in the early 70's, and has now expanded operations to include pistol, shotgun, rimfire fly, silhouette, and single action, as well as benchrest.
The complex is quite extensive, and all shooting areas are sound baffled and under cover. There is an air-conditioned club house, canteen and reloading room, with full facilities.
Camping is permitted at the range during competitions, showers and toilets are accessible.
At Wallacia 11km:Wallacia Hotel 02 4773 8888, Wallacia C’van Park 02 47738077
Camden 18km:Crown Hotel 02 4655 2200, Camden Country Club 02 4655 8402
At Penrith:Penrith Valley Inn 02 4731 1666; Panthers Motor Inn 02 4721 7700; Log Cabin Motor Inn 02 4732 3122; Nepean Shores 02 4721 4404; Nepean River C’van Park 02 4735 4425
The range is located in Sydney’s west, at 395 Avoca Rd Silverdale.
To get there, from the F4 freeway, take the Mulgoa Rd exit and head south (left if heading out of Sydney), turn right at the Wallacia Hotel, follow the signs through Silverdale, and Avoca Rd is about 4km on the left past Silverdale township, you will see the familiar SSAA logo on the sign. Follow the dirt road for about 4km and you reach the range complex, signalled by a red flag. See map.