Queens Park Tennis Centre

Southport, Australia

2 of today's pros grew up on these courts.

Kimberly Birrell #41 WTA, came at 10
Bernard Tomic #180 ATP

A family-run public tennis centre in Southport on the Gold Coast, trading as Tennis Plus, with 10 courts, Hot Shots groups from age 4, invitational squads, holiday camps, adult classes and court hire. Tennis Australia picked it as one of its 10 Talent Hubs.

10 courts

Programmes and prices

What they sell and what it costs, as published on Oct 10, 2026.

Hot Shots group lessons (Development): kids 4 to 12+, Blue, Red, Orange, Green and Gold Ball groups. AUD $170 / term (30 min a week) · AUD $470 / term (120 min a week)
Performance squads: juniors, Red to Gold Ball, by invitation. AUD $170 / term (30 min a week) · AUD $470 / term (120 min a week)
Junior Matchplay: juniors, Red to Gold Ball, by invitation. AUD $184 / 8 weeks (members) · AUD $212 / 8 weeks (non-members)
Full Time Performance Program: full-time juniors, from Super 10s up to Road to ITF (14 and over). AUD $40 / morning · AUD $80 / full day
School holiday tennis camps: kids 5 to 17, beginners to performance players. AUD $52 / half day · AUD $78 / full day
Private lessons: kids, juniors and adults, any level. AUD $90 / hour (Level 1 coach) · AUD $100 / hour (Level 3 coach)
Adult clinics: adults, intermediate and all-levels groups. AUD $37 / session · AUD $160 / 5 sessions
Night social tennis: adults, intermediate to advanced. AUD $20 (members) · AUD $30 (non-members)
Cardio Tennis: adults and teens, all fitness levels. AUD $25 (members) · AUD $30 (non-members)
Pro Am doubles: adults, doubles against the coaches. AUD $65 / session
Senior and ladies doubles: adults, seniors and ladies' groups. AUD $10 (members) · AUD $15 (non-members)
Court hire: anyone, members pay less. AUD $17 day · AUD $27 night (members)

Deals and codes

Free trial lesson for junior group classes, booking needed
Members pay less for court hire, social tennis, Cardio Tennis and matchplay, plus pro shop and restring discounts; membership price not on their site
Free racquet loan at holiday camps
Free open day for families, Sun Oct 18, 2026, 9am–12pm

The facts

Courts: 10 (all at the one centre in Southport)
Coaches on the team page: 15 (Level 1 to Level 3 coaches, plus a strength and conditioning trainer)
Talent Hubs in Australia: 1 of 10 (picked by Tennis Australia, their own figure)
Junior term groups from: AUD $170 (a 10-week term of 30-minute lessons)
Holiday camp from: AUD $52 (a half day, or AUD $78 a full day with lunch)
Private lesson from: AUD $90 (an hour with a Level 1 coach, up to AUD $100 with Level 3)
Boarding: Not mentioned
School on site: Not mentioned
From age: 4 (Red Ball)
Adults: Clinics, social, Cardio, fixtures
Visits: Free trial lesson
Locations: One centre in Southport
How to get in: Group classes are open to all, book online after a free trial lesson; performance squads and matchplay are by invitation through the pro shop
Visits and trials: Free trial lesson; free open day Oct 18, 2026
Languages: English; coaches also speak German, French, Spanish, Hindi and Marathi

Coaches

John Birrell, Owner and head coach, has coached WTA and ATP players
Gavin Vickers, Level 3 coach, also strength and conditioning
Mahendra Varman (Mahi), Level 3 coach, 14+ years coaching
Justin Taylor, Level 3 coach, 35+ years coaching
Wes Pope, Level 2 coach, 22+ years coaching
Cade Birrell, Level 2 coach and hitting partner
Abhishek Shukla, Level 2 coach, adult programmes coordinator
Matt Fraser, Level 2 coach, hitting partner, stringer
Marine Bailly, Level 2 coach for ages 3 to 8, pro shop manager
Eray Mashar, Level 1 coach for juniors from age 3
Faustine Liope, Level 2 coach and hitting partner
Shayne Tabb, Performance coach, national and ITF experience

Tournaments they host

J60 Gold Coast QLD Junior Winter International. July 2026, ITF junior event on their courts
AO 1 Point Slam. Sun Oct 18, 2026 from 9am, all ages, free entry
Tennis Gold Coast Saturday fixtures. Pennant 1 to 6 for juniors and adults, Green Ball 1 to 4 for 10 and under; winter finals played here
Grand Slam doubles series. in-house doubles nights through the year, the US Open night was Sep 19, 2026
Gold Coast Show and Rosebowl tournament. late August 2026; Saturday classes were moved for it

Where it is

19 Queen St, Southport QLD 4215, Australia.

Nearest airport: Gold Coast (OOL), 23 km

Also in Australia

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Miami Tennis Club 10 km, Miami, Gold Coast, Queensland. 1 pro raised, best Moerani Bouzige #454 ATP
Sanctuary Cove Tennis 14 km, Sanctuary Cove. 1 pro raised, best Olivia Gadecki #432 WTA
Pure Tennis Ferny Hills 80 km, Ferny Hills. 1 pro raised, best Alicia Smith #1259 WTA
Mooloolaba Tennis Club 146 km, Mooloolaba. 1 pro raised, best Dane Sweeny #112 ATP

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