La Perouse · Via Anzac Parade & Franklin Street
Tennis & Pickleball a Short Drive from La Perouse
From the tip of the La Perouse peninsula, it's a scenic run back up Anzac Parade and across to Heffron Park for tennis, pickleball and Hot Shots.
From Bare Island
≈7km via Anzac Pde & Franklin StBus
Connect via Chifley or Maroubra JnAbout the area
A scenic drive up the peninsula
La Perouse is one of Sydney's most historic suburbs, sitting on the northern headland of Botany Bay. It's home to Bare Island Fort, the Kamay Botany Bay National Park, the La Perouse Museum, and one of Sydney's oldest continuous Aboriginal communities.
Bunnerong Road technically runs all the way from La Perouse through to Matraville, though the more direct way back to Heffron Park is via Anzac Parade and Franklin Street — about 7km in total.
- Bare Island Fort & La Perouse Museum
- Kamay Botany Bay National Park
- Congwong Bay Beach
- La Perouse Aboriginal community
Getting here from La Perouse
Back up Anzac Parade, then across via Franklin Street to Bunnerong Road for the final stretch to Heffron Park.
Regular buses run along Anzac Parade to Maroubra Junction or Chifley, connecting on to Heffron Park via the 392.
Free on-site parking right off Bunnerong Road.
Local tips
What La Perouse is known for
La Perouse's identity is built on deep history — one of the first European contact points in Australia, and home to one of Sydney's oldest Aboriginal communities.
Bare Island and the Museum
A 19th-century fort turned museum, with weekend tours and boomerang-throwing demonstrations by the local Aboriginal community.
Kamay Botany Bay National Park
Cliff-top walks, Congwong Bay Beach and sweeping views across to Kurnell.
Deep Aboriginal heritage
La Perouse is home to one of Sydney's oldest continuous Aboriginal communities, with strong cultural ties to the area.
Why La Perouse chooses Heffron Park
Worth the trip
A drive up from La Perouse is part of the outing — here's what's waiting at the other end.
Worth the trip
A scenic drive back along Anzac Parade makes the trip from La Perouse to Heffron Park part of the outing.
Pickleball, a proper day out
10 dedicated courts give a La Perouse day trip somewhere to end with something active.
Free parking waiting at the other end
Free on-site parking right off Bunnerong Road once you arrive.
Hot Shots for La Perouse families
A structured, age-based start for kids, worth the short drive up the peninsula.
La Perouse locals ask
Questions from the La Perouse peninsula
Is there tennis in La Perouse?
La Perouse itself doesn't have a dedicated multi-court tennis facility. The closest full-size venue is Heffron Park Tennis in Matraville, about 7km away via Anzac Parade and Franklin Street, with 12 tennis courts and 10 dedicated pickleball courts.
How do I get to Heffron Park from La Perouse without a car?
Regular buses run along Anzac Parade to Maroubra Junction or Chifley, connecting on to Heffron Park via the 392.
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 La Perouse
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 scenic drive via Anzac Parade
One location, a scenic drive up from La Perouse and Bare Island, 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