Little Bay · Via Chifley & Bunnerong Road
Tennis & Pickleball a Short Drive from Little Bay
A few minutes further than Chifley, Little Bay is a short drive along Anzac Parade and Bunnerong Road to Heffron Park's courts, coaching and pickleball.
From Little Bay Beach
≈5km via Anzac Pde & Bunnerong RdBus (via Chifley)
392About the area
A short drive back through Chifley
Little Bay is a tranquil, coastal pocket on the northern headland of Botany Bay, between Malabar and La Perouse. It's known for Little Bay Beach, The Coast Golf Course, and the large residential redevelopment on the former Prince Henry Hospital site.
It's about 5km from Little Bay to Heffron Park — the most direct route runs back through Chifley and Franklin Street, joining Bunnerong Road for the final stretch.
- Little Bay Beach
- The Coast Golf Course
- Former Prince Henry Hospital site (The Coast)
- Kamay Botany Bay National Park nearby
Getting here from Little Bay
Back through Chifley via Anzac Parade and Franklin Street, then Bunnerong Road to Heffron Park.
The 392 runs from Little Bay through Chifley on its way to Heffron Park and Eastgardens.
Free on-site parking right off Bunnerong Road.
Local tips
What Little Bay is known for
Little Bay's identity blends a genuinely quiet, sheltered beach with one of the area's newest residential precincts.
Little Bay Beach
A sheltered, semi-circular beach tucked between headlands — one of the quieter beach options in the area.
Built on the old hospital site
Much of Little Bay's newer housing sits on the redeveloped Prince Henry Hospital grounds, alongside heritage buildings.
The Coast Golf Course
An 18-hole course right on the headland, with ocean views from several fairways.
Why Little Bay chooses Heffron Park
A short trip back through Chifley
The same road that connects Little Bay to Chifley and Maroubra Junction continues straight on to Heffron Park.
A short trip back through Chifley
The same road that gets Little Bay residents to Chifley and Maroubra Junction continues straight on to Heffron Park.
Pickleball, no long trip needed
10 dedicated courts and casual sessions, without a trip all the way into the city or Bondi Junction.
Free parking, every visit
Free on-site parking right off Bunnerong Road, every time.
Hot Shots for Little Bay families
A structured, age-based start for kids growing up in one of the area's newer, family-heavy pockets.
Little Bay locals ask
Questions from the Little Bay end of Anzac Parade
Is there tennis in Little Bay?
Little Bay itself doesn't have a dedicated multi-court tennis facility. The closest full-size venue is Heffron Park Tennis in Matraville, about 5km away via Chifley, with 12 tennis courts and 10 dedicated pickleball courts.
How do I get to Heffron Park from Little Bay without a car?
The 392 bus runs from Little Bay through Chifley on its way to Heffron Park and Eastgardens.
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
What's on for Little Bay
Pickleball
Casual hire and social sessions across 10 courts, no membership needed.
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Kids Tennis (Hot Shots)
Tennis Australia's Hot Shots program, grouped by age and ability.
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Social Tennis
Turn up, meet other players and hit some balls, no long-term commitment needed.
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Private Lessons
One-on-one coaching tailored to your goals, from 30 to 60 minutes.
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Cardio Tennis
A high-energy, music-driven tennis workout that needs no experience.
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Membership
Free off-peak court hire and discounted programs, from $30/month.
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A short drive via Chifley
One location, an easy trip back through Chifley from Little Bay Beach, with 12 courts, 10 pickleball courts and free on-site parking off Bunnerong Road.
- Address
- 417-439 Bunnerong Road, Matraville NSW 2036
- Phone
- (02) 9093 6390
- Mon–Thu
- 7:00am – 10:00pm
- Friday
- 7:00am – 9:00pm
- Weekends
- 7:00am – 8:00pm