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Tennis & Pickleball a Short Drive from Kingsford

About 3km down Bunnerong Road from Kingsford and UNSW — casual pickleball, social tennis and Hot Shots for kids at Heffron Park.

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From Kingsford Nine Ways

≈3km via Bunnerong Rd

Direct bus + light rail

392 · 392N · L3

Courts on site

Pickleball courts

7am

Open daily from

About the area

A short trip down Bunnerong Road

Kingsford is one of the busiest suburbs in Sydney's Eastern Suburbs, built around the UNSW main campus and the Kingsford Nine Ways intersection, where Anzac Parade meets Gardeners Road and Rainbow Street — dense apartments, share houses, and a lively strip of restaurants and cafes along Anzac Parade.

It's about 3km along Bunnerong Road from Kingsford town centre to Heffron Park, with the L3 light rail terminating nearby at Juniors Kingsford and direct 392/392N buses running most of the way down Bunnerong Road.

UNSW main campus
Kingsford Nine Ways — Anzac Pde, Gardeners Rd & Rainbow St
Juniors Kingsford Light Rail (L3 terminus)
Anzac Parade dining strip

Getting here from Kingsford

DRIVE

Straight down Bunnerong Road — about 3km from Kingsford Nine Ways.

LIGHT RAIL + BUS

L3 to Juniors Kingsford, then a direct 392 or 392N bus down Bunnerong Road.

PARK

Free on-site parking right off Bunnerong Road.

Local tips

What Kingsford is known for

Kingsford's identity is tied directly to UNSW next door — a young, multicultural, budget-friendly pocket of the Eastern Suburbs with one of the best casual dining scenes in Sydney.

Food strip

Anzac Parade's food scene

One of Sydney's best-value food stretches — Chinese, Thai, Malaysian and Indonesian restaurants sit side by side, largely thanks to UNSW's international student community.

University rhythm

Runs on semester time

Kingsford follows the UNSW calendar — busy with students during term, noticeably quieter over the breaks.

Beach on the doorstep

Closer to the coast than it feels

Despite its inland, uni-focused feel, Kingsford is only a few minutes from Maroubra Beach and the rest of the Eastern Suburbs coastline.

Why Kingsford chooses Heffron Park

Casual, no-membership pickleball

Kingsford's mix of UNSW students, staff and share-house renters doesn't always want a season-long commitment — so here's what actually gets used most from this end of Bunnerong Road.

Casual pickleball drop-in

Ten courts and social sessions with no membership required — good for a study break or a weekend hit with friends.

Open till 10pm on weeknights

Handy for anyone timing a visit around lectures, labs or a part-time shift.

Free on-site parking

No paid street parking or campus permits to worry about.

Hot Shots for staff families

For UNSW staff and Kingsford families with younger kids, not just the student crowd.

Free trial for Kingsford locals Come in for a casual pickleball hit or book a Hot Shots trial for the kids.

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Kingsford locals ask

Questions from the Kingsford end of Bunnerong Road

Is there tennis in Kingsford?

Kingsford itself doesn't have a dedicated multi-court tennis facility. The closest full-size venue is Heffron Park Tennis in Matraville, about 3km down Bunnerong Road from Kingsford and UNSW, with 12 tennis courts and 10 dedicated pickleball courts.

How do I get to Heffron Park from Kingsford without a car?

The L3 light rail runs to Juniors Kingsford, where a direct 392 or 392N bus continues down Bunnerong Road to Heffron Park.

Is parking free at Heffron Park?

Yes. Free on-site parking sits right off Bunnerong Road, so there's no need to hunt for street parking.

What age can kids start Hot Shots tennis?

Tennis Australia's Hot Shots program at Heffron Park is open to kids aged 3 to 12, grouped by age and ability.

Can I play pickleball casually, or do I need to book ahead?

Casual hire and social sessions run across all 10 pickleball courts, with no membership required to turn up and play.

How much does a Heffron Park membership cost?

Adult and junior memberships start from $30 a month, including free off-peak court hire and discounted programs.

Programs at Heffron Park