Botany · Via Beauchamp Road

Tennis & Pickleball a Short Drive from Botany

About 5km along Beauchamp Road from Botany village to Heffron Park — pickleball, social tennis and Hot Shots for kids.

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From Botany village

≈5km via Beauchamp Rd

Direct bus (≈13 min)

309

Courts on site

Pickleball courts

7am

Open daily from

About the area

A straight run along Beauchamp Road

Botany is a quieter, self-contained suburb on the northern shore of Botany Bay, mixing a leafy village centre around Botany Road with the industrial land of Port Botany and Sydney Airport nearby. Sir Joseph Banks Park and the Botany Aquatic Centre are the suburb's main recreational drawcards.

It's about 5km from Botany village to Heffron Park via Beauchamp Road, with a direct 309 bus covering the same route in around 13 minutes.

Sir Joseph Banks Park
Botany Aquatic Centre
Botany village shops on Botany Road
Port Botany

Getting here from Botany

DRIVE

Beauchamp Road runs directly between Botany and Matraville — about 5km to Heffron Park.

BUS

The 309 runs directly from Botany to Matraville in around 13 minutes.

PARK

Free on-site parking right off Bunnerong Road.

Local tips

What Botany is known for

Botany's identity is that of a quiet, self-sufficient village, tucked between the airport, the port and the bay.

Undiscovered park

Sir Joseph Banks Park

A large foreshore park with walking tracks, bushland and an oval — often called one of the area's under-the-radar gems.

Village feel

Botany village on Botany Road

A close-knit strip of cafes and shops, walkable for most of the suburb.

Self-contained

Everything within walking distance

Between the aquatic centre, shops and parks, many Botany locals rarely need to leave the suburb day-to-day.

Why Botany chooses Heffron Park

A straight run down Beauchamp Road

No need to detour through the city or the airport precinct — here's what Botany locals get from the trip down Beauchamp Road.

A straight run down Beauchamp Road

No need to detour through the city or the airport precinct — Beauchamp Road runs directly to Heffron Park.

Pickleball beyond the aquatic centre

10 dedicated courts add a second option to Botany's own aquatic centre for locals wanting something new.

Free parking, direct bus

Free on-site parking for drivers, plus a direct 309 bus for anyone leaving the car at home.

Hot Shots for Botany families

A structured, age-based start for local kids, a short trip from the village.

Free trial for Botany locals Come try a Hot Shots lesson or a casual pickleball hit, a straight run down Beauchamp Road.

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Botany locals ask

Questions from the Botany end of Beauchamp Road

Is there tennis in Botany?

Botany itself doesn't have a dedicated multi-court tennis facility. The closest full-size venue is Heffron Park Tennis in Matraville, about 5km along Beauchamp Road, with 12 tennis courts and 10 dedicated pickleball courts.

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

The 309 bus runs directly from Botany to Matraville in around 13 minutes, close 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