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Where to play pickleball in Australia

Where to play pickleball in every Australian capital and on the Gold Coast, with verified clubs, council courts and indoor venues, plus each state association and how to find courts near you.

By Daniel KilkellyLast checked: November 2026Updated

Short answer: the official way to find a place to play in Australia is Pickleball Australia's Places to Play map, which lists clubs and venues affiliated through the state and territory associations and says there are over 500 locations. My city guides below go further: each lists venues I confirmed on a public page in November 2026, including private centres, council courts and clubs, with a source link for every entry.

Pickleball Australia's home page showed 29,835 members and 446 clubs when I checked in November 2026. On top of those affiliated clubs, there are privately run centres, council courts and tennis clubs that hire out courts, and not all of them show up on the official map. That is the gap these guides try to fill.

Guides in this section

  1. Perth

    Verified places to play pickleball in Perth for 2026: dedicated centres, tennis clubs, council leisure centres, the free Joondalup courts, Rottnest Island and the WA association.

  2. Sydney

    Verified places to play pickleball in Sydney for 2026: Darling Harbour, rooftop courts in Ultimo and Broadway, indoor centres, council courts and the NSW association.

  3. Melbourne

    Verified places to play pickleball in Melbourne for 2026: indoor centres in Springvale, Tullamarine, Pascoe Vale and Mentone, outdoor clubs, free council courts and Pickleball Victoria.

  4. Brisbane

    Verified places to play pickleball in Brisbane for 2026: Brisbane City Council courts in 25+ parks, Brisbane Pickleball Club, indoor centres, Redcliffe, Redlands and the Queensland association.

  5. Adelaide

    Verified places to play pickleball in Adelaide for 2026: free City of Adelaide park courts, Burnside, Charles Sturt and Marion council courts, YMCA drop-in sessions, clubs and Pickleball SA.

  6. Gold Coast

    Verified places to play pickleball on the Gold Coast for 2026: the Gold Coast Pickleball Association, Currumbin, Carrara, Robina, Tallebudgera, Nerang and the Australian Championships.

  7. Canberra

    Verified places to play pickleball in Canberra for 2026: the Pickledome in Fadden, Pickleball ACT sessions in Kenny and Belconnen, Canberra Racquet Club, and northside and southside clubs.

  8. Hobart

    Verified places to play pickleball in Hobart for 2026: Northern Suburbs, Eastern Shore, South Hobart, Kingborough and Sorell clubs, indoor venues, the state championships and Pickleball Tasmania.

Pickleball by city

CityState bodyWhat stands out
PerthPickleball Association of WADedicated centres in Wanneroo and Yokine, free Joondalup courts, Rottnest Island courts
SydneyPickleball Association of NSWDarling Harbour and rooftop courts in the city, indoor centres from Caringbah to Seven Hills
MelbournePickleball VictoriaPurpose-built indoor centres, Victorian Championships at Craigieburn
BrisbanePickleball Association of QueenslandCouncil courts in more than 25 parks, PPA 1500 Brisbane
AdelaidePickleball South AustraliaFree council courts in the city and suburbs, YMCA drop-in sessions
Gold CoastPickleball Association of QueenslandHome of the Australian Championships from 2024 to 2027
CanberraPickleball ACTThe Pickledome, an 11-court indoor centre run by the association
HobartPickleball TasmaniaClub-based, with coach-led intro sessions for new players

How do I find pickleball courts near me?

Work through these in order:

  1. Check my city guide for your nearest capital or the Gold Coast.
  2. Use Pickleball Australia's Places to Play map. It covers affiliated clubs and venues nationally, including regional towns I do not cover yet.
  3. Check your state association's site. Several publish their own lists: Pickleball WA splits Perth into North of River, South of River and Eastern Suburbs; Pickleball SA lists courts for hire; Pickleball Victoria tags clubs, community groups and venues.
  4. Check your council's website. Many councils have line-marked public courts. Search your council's site for "pickleball".
  5. Ask at your local tennis club. Pickleball courts fit inside a tennis court, and some tennis clubs run pickleball sessions.

What kind of venue should I choose?

Venue typeGood forThings to check
Affiliated clubRegular social games, beginner sessions, meeting peopleMembership fees, which days suit you
Private centreBooking a court any time, coaching, leaguesCourt hire price, paddle hire
Council courtFree casual hitsWhether a net is provided, line-marking, lighting
Tennis clubOutdoor play on shared courtsWhether pickleball lines are permanent
Leisure centre or PCYCIndoor drop-in sessionsSession times, equipment provided

Is there pickleball in regional Australia?

Yes. Pickleball Australia's state championships list includes the 2026 Northern Territory Championships in Alice Springs, and state associations list regional clubs as well as city ones; Pickleball Tasmania, for example, lists community groups at Richmond, Dodges Ferry and Sorell. I have started with the capitals and the Gold Coast because that is where most Australians live. For regional areas, Pickleball Australia's Places to Play map is the best starting point.

How I build these lists

I only list a venue if I found a public page this month confirming it offers pickleball, and I link that page as the source. I list the name, suburb and website, plus short notes taken from the source. I never copy phone numbers or emails, and I do not rate or rank venues. If your club is missing or a detail has changed, let me know. Read the full editorial policy.

Sources for this page

Every fact above comes from one of these pages, read in November 2026. See the full sources list and my editorial policy.

  1. Pickleball Australia: Places to Play
  2. Pickleball Australia: home page (member and club counts)
  3. Pickleball Australia: State Championships 2026
  4. Pickleball Association of Western Australia
  5. Pickleball Association of NSW
  6. Pickleball Victoria: Clubs
  7. Pickleball Association of Queensland: Clubs
  8. Pickleball South Australia: Affiliated clubs
  9. Pickleball ACT: About
  10. Pickleball Tasmania
  11. Pickleball Tasmania: Where to play