The three tennis courts and Pavilion at Government House were built in the late 1880s at the instigation of Governor Sir Robert Hamilton and Lady Hamilton.

Over the years the tennis courts have been regularly used by Governors and their families and visitors.

Comprising two grass courts and one en-tout-cas court, the courts are maintained by professional greenkeepers and can be booked for recreational tennis on weekends during daylight saving months.

Player Etiquette

Please take all your rubbish with you and leave the tennis courts and facilities tidy for the next players to use and enjoy.

Residential cottages and houses within the grounds are occupied.  Players are required to keep noise to a reasonable level and keep your movements within the Estate to the tennis courts and to / from the portaloos.  Roaming around the Estate is not permitted.

Alcohol and smoking are not permitted within the venue.

Please note:  toilet facilities are available via portaloos, located a 100-metre walk on uneven surfaces from the courts.

Tennis Equipment

The Office does not provide racquets or balls as part of the court hire.

All users must wear appropriate tennis footwear at all times when using the tennis courts at the venue.

Full Bookings Terms

Book a Court (October to March)