Eastgardens · Straight down Bunnerong Road
Tennis & Pickleball a Short Drive from Eastgardens
Heffron Park sits just a couple of minutes down Bunnerong Road from Westfield Eastgardens. No detours, no backstreets: just follow Bunnerong Road south to Matraville for courts, coaching and Hot Shots.
From Westfield Eastgardens
≈2km via Bunnerong RoadDirect bus
392 via Bunnerong RoadAbout the area
Sydney's south-east shopping hub, right on Bunnerong Road
Eastgardens is a compact, high-density suburb built almost entirely around Westfield Eastgardens, one of the biggest shopping centres in Sydney's south-east, on the corner of Bunnerong Road and Wentworth Avenue.
Bunnerong Road runs directly past the centre and continues south through Matraville, with Heffron Park only a couple of minutes further down the same road — no side streets required.
- Westfield Eastgardens shopping centre, on Bunnerong Road at Wentworth Avenue
- Hoyts Eastgardens cinema
- A direct 392 bus stop right outside the centre
- Bordered by Maroubra, Pagewood and Matraville
Getting here from Eastgardens
Straight down Bunnerong Road from Westfield Eastgardens — about 2km to Heffron Park.
The 392 runs along Bunnerong Road, with a stop right opposite Heffron Park.
Free on-site parking, so there's no need for the Westfield car park.
Local tips
What Eastgardens is known for
Eastgardens' identity is tied directly to its shopping centre — a compact, high-density suburb built almost entirely around one retail hub.
Westfield Eastgardens
One of the south-east's biggest shopping centres, with a cinema, supermarkets and a large specialty retail mix.
A small, dense suburb
Eastgardens packs a lot into a small footprint, sitting right between Maroubra, Pagewood and Matraville.
Same road the whole way
Bunnerong Road runs directly from the Westfield precinct to Heffron Park — no detours needed.
Why Eastgardens chooses Heffron Park
Easy to add on to a shopping trip
Eastgardens locals are already out and about near Bunnerong Road — here's what makes Heffron Park an easy add-on.
Shop, then play
Errands and a court booking in the same trip, since Heffron Park is only a couple of minutes further down Bunnerong Road.
Pickleball for the Westfield crowd
10 courts, casual and social, and an easy add-on to a shopping trip.
Free parking, no centre fees
Skip Westfield's car park entirely with free on-site parking right off Bunnerong Road.
Hot Shots for local families
A structured, age-based start for Eastgardens families with young kids.
Eastgardens locals ask
Questions from the Eastgardens end of Bunnerong Road
Is there tennis in Eastgardens?
Eastgardens itself doesn't have a dedicated multi-court tennis facility. The closest full-size venue is Heffron Park Tennis in Matraville, a couple of minutes down Bunnerong Road from Westfield Eastgardens, with 12 tennis courts and 10 dedicated pickleball courts.
How do I get to Heffron Park from Eastgardens without a car?
The 392 bus runs along Bunnerong Road, with a stop right opposite Heffron Park, just a few minutes from Westfield Eastgardens.
Is parking free at Heffron Park?
Yes. Free on-site parking sits right off Bunnerong Road, so there's no need for the Westfield car park.
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 Eastgardens
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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Find us
A couple of minutes down Bunnerong Road
One location, an easy trip from Westfield Eastgardens, 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