Areas We Serve · Lane Cove NSW 2066
Tennis Lessons on the Lower North Shore, Serving Greenwich, Hunters Hill & Lane Cove
Looking for tennis lessons on the Lower North Shore? Galuwa Recreation Centre, 180 River Road, Lane Cove (Northwood), runs Tennis Australia Hot Shots for kids, adult group coaching, private lessons, school holiday camps, pickleball and a 9-hole golf course. Try a free lesson, just a short trip from Greenwich, Longueville, Riverview, Wollstonecraft, Crows Nest and Hunters Hill.
- Free trial lessons
- Tennis Australia qualified coaches
- Active Kids Vouchers accepted
Free trial · all levels welcome
Find your program
Pick a program to see what's on, what it costs and how to get started.
$23per session, from
- Kinder Tennis · 30 min
- $23
- Red Ball · 60 min
- $36
- Yellow Ball · 90 min
- $48
- Free trial lesson, no commitment
- Active Kids Vouchers save $50
$28per week, direct debit
- First group session
- Free
- Group coaching · 60 min
- $28/wk
- Friday social tennis
- $29/session
- Weeknight evenings, plus Saturday mornings for beginners
- No racquet or partner needed to start
$90per day, full day
- Full day · 8:30am–3pm
- $90
- Half day · 8:30am–12:30pm
- $70
- After-care · 3pm–6pm
- Add-on
- Tennis mornings, multi-sport afternoons
- All abilities welcome, rain or shine
Find your suburb
Suburbs we serve on the Lower North Shore
We're based at one venue — Galuwa Recreation Centre, 180 River Road, Northwood (Lane Cove). Find your suburb below to see how close you are and which programs are waiting when you get here.
Can't find your suburb listed? Get in touch — we're an easy trip from most of the Lower North Shore.
Right around the corner
3 suburbsNorthwood
Galuwa's home suburb · NSW 2066Kids Hot Shots, adult coaching, pickleball and a 9-hole golf course, all right here on River Road.
Longueville
0.3 km to Galuwa · NSW 2066Tennis Australia Hot Shots for ages 3–12, with a free trial lesson before you commit.
Greenwich
1.2 km to Galuwa · NSW 2065Adult group tennis and Friday social tennis for all levels, with your first group session free.
We also serve
2 suburbsAlso nearby
2 suburbsDistances are measured in a straight line from each suburb to Northwood, so road trips will be a little longer. For turn-by-turn directions, use the map further down the page.
Programs at Galuwa
Coaching, camps & sport for every age
From a child's first rally to an adult's weekly hit, our Tennis Australia qualified coaches run a program for every level — all at 180 River Road.
Kids Tennis (Hot Shots)
Tennis Australia's national program on modified courts, from Kinder through Yellow Ball, with Squad sessions for 12+. From $23 a session, free trial lesson, and Active Kids Vouchers save $50.
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School Holiday Camps
Tennis in the morning, then soccer, basketball and pickleball in the afternoon. Full day $90, half day $70, after-care available. All abilities welcome, rain or shine.
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Adult Group Tennis
Small-group coaching at beginner and intermediate level, on weeknights and Saturday mornings for beginners. Free first session, and from $28/week on direct debit.
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Private Lessons
Personalised coaching built around your goals, with early morning, daytime and evening times. $121 for a 60-minute session, with 5 and 10-lesson packs available.
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Social & Cardio Tennis
Turn up and play at Friday social tennis, $29 a session or $230 for 10, with a coach on hand. Cardio Tennis is a high-energy workout for all fitness levels — contact us for session times.
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Golf
The 9-hole Lane Cove Golf Course, set against native bushland. Social tee times every day from $27 (seniors $19), with club, buggy and cart hire available.
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Pickleball
Social play, learn-to-play sessions, coaching, leagues and events run by the Play Pickle team, with sessions booked through the Play Pickle app.
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Court Hire
Just want a hit with friends? Tennis courts from $30/hr off-peak, plus indoor courts for basketball, netball, volleyball and badminton.
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More ways to get involved
- All tennis programs — kids, adults, social and private coaching in one place.
- Venue hire — multi-purpose rooms for classes, meetings, celebrations and events.
- Ask us anything — call (02) 8360 5555 and we'll point you to the right program.
Good to know
Questions from families & players across the Lower North Shore
Quick answers about getting here, free trials and joining a program.
Call us on (02) 8360 5555 or send a message any time.
Which suburbs does Galuwa Recreation Centre serve?
Galuwa Recreation Centre is at 180 River Road, Northwood (Lane Cove NSW 2066). We serve players from Northwood, Longueville, Greenwich, Riverview, Wollstonecraft, Crows Nest and Hunters Hill — all within about 3 km — as well as the wider Lower North Shore.
How far is Galuwa from Greenwich, Riverview and Longueville?
In a straight line, Northwood is about 1.2 km from Greenwich, 1.2 km from Riverview and 0.3 km from Longueville. Road trips are a little longer — use the map below for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I get to Galuwa by public transport?
Yes. Bus route 261 runs between Lane Cove and the city via Northwood and Longueville, with stops along Northwood Road and River Road. Check transportnsw.info for current timetables and the stop nearest 180 River Road.
Is there a free trial lesson?
Yes. New kids and adults can try a free lesson before committing. Contact us on (02) 8360 5555 or through our website and we'll arrange a time that suits.
What kids programs does Galuwa offer?
Kids can join Tennis Australia's Hot Shots program for ages 3–12, with Squad sessions for players 12 and over, or multi-sport school holiday camps for ages 4–14 covering tennis, basketball, soccer and pickleball. Active Kids Vouchers are accepted.
What adult programs does Galuwa offer?
Adults can join 60-minute small-group coaching at beginner or intermediate level, Friday evening social tennis or Cardio Tennis, or book one-on-one private lessons. All levels are welcome and the first group session is free.
What are Galuwa's opening hours?
The centre is open 6am–10pm, seven days a week. Court hire runs 7am–10pm, and the Lane Cove Golf Course is open from 5:30am until sundown.
Can I still hire a court for a casual hit?
Yes. Casual court hire for tennis, pickleball and indoor sports is available seven days a week and can be booked online or through the Mindbody app.
Find Us
Find us on
River Road
Outdoor tennis courts overlooking the Lane Cove Golf Course, plus four indoor courts, at Lane Cove's newest sport and recreation hub — an easy trip from Greenwich, Longueville, Riverview and across the Lower North Shore.
- Address
- 180 River Road, Lane Cove NSW 2066
- Phone
- (02) 8360 5555
- Centre
- 6am–10pm, 7 days
- Golf
- 5:30am–sundown, 7 days
- By Bus
- Route 261 — via Northwood Rd & River Rd