Somerville House Tennis Centre
$Rooftop courts above South Brisbane with the best skyline view of any court in town
Play tennis on a rooftop looking straight across at the Brisbane skyline. The Somerville House Tennis Centre sits on top of the Foundation Building at 61 Graham Street, South Brisbane, reached through Gate 1. Four full-size courts and a sheltered pavilion look out over the South Bank Cultural Precinct and the CBD. No other court in Brisbane has that outlook. Public hire runs Friday evenings and weekends, and the courts are rarely booked out. Bookings go through the online form only.
Step by step
From start to finish, what to expect.
Book a court online, ideally a Friday evening slot
Enter through Gate 1 on Graham Street and head up to the roof
Play as the sun goes down and the city lights come on behind you
Walk down to South Bank or Fish Lane afterwards
Cost breakdown
Estimated per person, in AUD.
How you get there
Your options for the trip.
Public transport
Local tips
Stuff your mates would tell you.
Peak rate kicks in at 6pm, so an afternoon weekend slot is the cheaper option
A Friday evening booking puts you on the roof at sunset, when the view earns the trip
Bring your own gear, since this is a school facility rather than a club
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