Wollstonecraft NSW 2065 · 1.7 km to Galuwa
Tennis Lessons Near Wollstonecraft, After Work
Looking for tennis lessons near Wollstonecraft? Galuwa Recreation Centre at 180 River Road, Northwood (Lane Cove NSW 2066) is just 1.7 km away (straight-line), with after-work adult group coaching on weeknights, Friday social tennis, private lessons and Tennis Australia Hot Shots for kids.
About the area
A Harbourside Suburb With a Train Line to the City
Wollstonecraft is a harbourside suburb about 4 km north of the CBD, in North Sydney Council. It had 8,115 residents at the 2021 Census, with a median age of 38, and Wollstonecraft station on the North Shore line connects it to the city.
Galuwa is just 1.7 km (straight-line) from Wollstonecraft, which makes weeknight sessions a short trip after work. Adults can join adult group tennis or Friday social tennis, or book private lessons, and kids can start with Hot Shots.
- Berry Island Reserve
- Wollstonecraft Station
- Gore Cove Reserve
- Brennan Park
Getting to Galuwa from Wollstonecraft
About 1.7 km as the crow flies. Tap "Directions from Wollstonecraft" for the quickest route.
Route 261 runs between North Sydney and Lane Cove via River Road, Northwood and Longueville, with a stop at River Road and Shirley Road. Use transportnsw.info to check times and the stop nearest 180 River Road.
Centre open 6am–10pm, 7 days. Call (02) 8360 5555.
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What Wollstonecraft Is Known For
A famous family name, an island reserve and a station from the 1890s.
A Famous Aunt and a 524-Acre Grant
The suburb is named after Edward Wollstonecraft, who was granted 524 acres here in 1821. He left England to seek his fortune and to escape the notoriety of his aunt, Mary Wollstonecraft, author of A Vindication of the Rights of Woman. After his death his estate passed to his business partner, Alexander Berry.
Berry Island and the Gadyan Track
A short loop track circles Berry Island Reserve, passing signs about the Cammeraygal people, shell middens and one of the largest Aboriginal rock engravings in the Sydney region.
A Station Since 1893
Wollstonecraft station opened on 1 May 1893 as Edwards Road, when the North Shore line opened from St Leonards to Milsons Point, and was renamed in 1900.
Why Wollstonecraft plays at Galuwa
After-Work Tennis Near Wollstonecraft
Weeknight coaching and a Friday hit, with no racquet or partner needed to start.
After-Work Group Tennis
60-minute small-group sessions on weeknight evenings, at beginner and intermediate level. Your first session is free.
No Racquet or Partner Needed
New to tennis, or coming back after a break? You don't need your own racquet or a hitting partner to start.
Friday Social & Cardio Tennis
Turn up for Friday social tennis from 6pm to 8pm, $29 a session or $230 for 10, with a coach on hand.
Evening Private Lessons
One-on-one coaching built around your goals, with early morning, daytime and evening times. $121 for a 60-minute session.
Programs at Galuwa
Adult Coaching, Social Tennis & More for Wollstonecraft
Adult Group Tennis
Weeknight evening sessions at beginner and intermediate level, plus Saturday mornings for beginners. Free first session, from $28/week on direct debit.
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Social & Cardio Tennis
Friday social tennis with a coach on hand, $29 a session or $230 for 10. Cardio Tennis is a high-energy workout for all fitness levels; contact us for session times.
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Private Lessons
Early morning, daytime and evening times. $121 for a 60-minute session, with 5 and 10-lesson packs.
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Court Hire
Tennis courts from $30/hr off-peak, with court hire open 7am–10pm. Indoor courts for basketball, netball, volleyball and badminton.
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Kids Tennis
Tennis Australia's Hot Shots for ages 3–12, from $23 a lesson, with a free trial lesson.
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Pickleball
Social play, learn-to-play, coaching and leagues from the Play Pickle team, booked through the Play Pickle app.
Play pickleball →Wollstonecraft FAQ
Tennis Lessons Near Wollstonecraft: Common Questions
Where can I find tennis lessons near Wollstonecraft?
Galuwa Recreation Centre at 180 River Road, Northwood (Lane Cove NSW 2066) is about 1.7 km from Wollstonecraft in a straight line. It runs adult group coaching, private lessons, Friday social tennis, Tennis Australia Hot Shots for kids aged 3–12 and school holiday camps.
Are there evening tennis lessons for adults near Wollstonecraft?
Yes. Adult group coaching runs for 60 minutes on weeknight evenings at beginner and intermediate level, with Saturday mornings for beginners. Friday social tennis runs from 6pm to 8pm, and private lessons are available at evening times. Your first group session is free.
Do I need my own racquet or a hitting partner?
No. You don't need your own racquet or a hitting partner to get started with adult group coaching, and your first group session is free.
How do I get from Wollstonecraft to Galuwa?
Galuwa is about 1.7 km from Wollstonecraft in a straight line. Bus route 261 runs between North Sydney and Lane Cove via River Road, Northwood and Longueville, with a stop at River Road and Shirley Road. Check transportnsw.info for current timetables and the stop nearest 180 River Road.
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