The latest sporting craze is here, and it’s time to grab your paddle! With a huge dedicated indoor pickleball facility opening in the region this month, there’s never been a better chance to try the fun, fast-paced, and easy-to-learn sport that’s sweeping the globe.
So, what exactly is pickleball? It’s a dynamic blend of badminton, tennis, and table tennis. Kids can totally get in on the fun! Played on a small court (about the size of a badminton court), with simple rules, pickleball is an easy way for families to get active together. Using large, light paddles and a hollow, perforated plastic ball, pickleball is designed to be playable by everyone. Grab a buddy for singles or gather a group of four for some energetic doubles!
We’ve done the research and found some places around Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & the Hunter to play pickleball. There are both indoor and outdoor options.
Bar Beach All Sports (Bar Beach)
Bar Beach All Sports is an outdoor, multi-sports facility located at Empire Park, Bar Beach. They offer private, semi-private and small group pickleball coaching, social sessions and competition nights. They also run school holiday pickleball clinics for kids!
Address: 7 Kilgour Avenue, Bar Beach
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Belmont Tennis Club (Belmont)
Play pickleball at Belmont Tennis Club with Total Tennis Lake Macquarie. Pickleball is played on the junior-sized indoor hard court.
Address: 10 Livingstone Street, Belmont
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Discover Pickleball (Broadmeadow)
Discover Pickleball in Broadmeadow features ten outdoor courts, making it easy to jump into the action. You can reserve a court online for a casual hit with the family or join a fun competition suitable for all skill levels. They also provide expert coaching and social events.
Address: 88 Lambton Road, Broadmeadow
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Greta Arts and Sports Community Hall (Greta)
Pickleball sessions are currently run at Greta Arts and Sports Community Hall by Cessnock Pickleball Association. They offer Come and Try sessions, and four levels: Beginner, Intermediate, Intermediate Plus and Advanced.
Address: 1 Water Street, Greta
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Marks Oval Tennis (Floraville)
Play Pickleball at Marks Oval Tennis with Hunter Pickleball. They have two outdoor hard courts. Visit the Hunter Pickleball website for more information and to sign up for a free Come and Try session. These sessions offer basic tuition on skills, rules, and tactics, allowing you to sample the sport. Once you’ve learned the basics, you are ready to join the Beginner sessions.
Address: 73A Floraville Rd, Floraville
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Mount Hutton Tennis Club (Mount Hutton)
Play pickleball at Mount Hutton Tennis Club with Total Tennis Lake Macquarie. They offer fast and fun sessions including coaching, social play, and leagues. Pickleball is played on the indoor pickleball/junior court.
Address: 20 Dunkley Parade, Mount Hutton
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Newcastle Basketball Centre (Broadmeadow)
Play Pickleball indoors at Newcastle Basketball Centre. Visit the Hunter Pickleball website for more information and to sign up for a free Come and Try session. These sessions offer basic tuition on skills, rules, and tactics, allowing you to sample the sport. Once you’ve learned the basics, you are ready to join the Beginner sessions.
Address: 27 Young Rd, Broadmeadow
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PCYC Lake Macquarie (Windale)
All ages are welcome to play pickleball at PCYC Lake Macquarie, with sessions just $12. Play in the morning from Monday to Thursday, or in the afternoon/evening on Wednesday and Thursday.
Address: 2B Lake Street, Windale
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Pickleballerz (Cardiff)
Opened in October 2025, Pickleballerz is a dedicated, purpose-built indoor pickleball club. With eight premium cushioned courts, enjoy social nights, comps and weekend drop-ins. Rain, hail or shine – you can play pickleball.
Address: 38 Munibung Road, Cardiff
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Rathmines Tennis Club (Rathmines)
Play pickleball at Rathmines Tennis Club with Total Tennis Lake Macquarie. They offer fast and fun sessions including coaching, social play, and leagues. Rathmines Tennis Club includes a clubhouse and undercover seating area, but the courts themselves are uncovered.
Address: 107 Rosemary Row, Rathmines
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Stockton Tennis Club (Stockton)
Play pickleball at Stockton Tennis Club on Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday mornings from 9am. Bring your own bats and balls or the club can supply them. You need to be a member of the tennis club to play.
Address: Mitchell Street, Stockton
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The Forum, Newcastle University (Callaghan)
Play Pickleball at The Forum with Hunter Pickleball. Visit their website for more information and to sign up for a free Come and Try session. These sessions offer basic tuition on skills, rules, and tactics, allowing you to sample the sport. Once you’ve learned the basics, you are ready to join the Beginner sessions.
Address: The Forum, Newcastle University, Callaghan
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Wickham Badminton Centre (Wickham)
Play Pickleball at Wickham Badminton Centre with Hunter Pickleball. Visit their website for more information and to sign up for a free Come and Try session. These sessions offer basic tuition on skills, rules, and tactics, allowing you to sample the sport. Once you’ve learned the basics, you are ready to join the Beginner sessions.
Address: 1/16 Albert St, Wickham
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YWCA Hunter Region (Cooks Hill)
Play Pickleball on Fridays, during school term, at the YWCA. Their sessions are all ages, open, social sessions. There’s two courts, paddles, balls, and a volunteer on-site to help with rules and to jump in for a hit if needed.
Address: 24 Dawson Street, Cooks Hill
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