Rydges Resort Hunter Valley

More than a camp.
A pickleball retreat.

Arrive Friday to your villa at Rydges Resort Hunter Valley, set on 100 acres surrounded by vineyards and the stunning Brokenback Range. Over three days, work with PCI-accredited coach Kelley Keyes in sessions tailored to your level — from power drives and drop shots to doubles strategy and the mental game.

Between sessions, enjoy a fun tournament with prizes and evening strategy talks over dinner. Leave a sharper, more confident player — with a new premium paddle in hand.

Kelley Keyes

A fully accredited pickleball coach with over two decades of experience developing athletes across tennis, netball and pickleball. Kelley's approach blends technical skill development with tactical strategy and sport psychology — creating confident, disciplined players in an environment that's educational, challenging and fun.

“I encourage athletes to back themselves and always bring their best effort, both on and off the court.”

Coaching & Play

Stay & Dine

We welcome all levels except perfect beginners. You just need to know the rules and have played a little bit of pickleball beforehand to enjoy this camp. Sessions are tailored to your current skill level after an initial assessment on Day 1.

Absolutely. Many attendees come solo and leave with new friends and doubles partners. The social element is a huge part of the experience.

Comfortable court shoes with non-marking soles, athletic clothing suitable for outdoor play, sunscreen, a hat, and a water bottle. We provide a premium paddle — it's yours to keep — but you're welcome to bring your own as well.

Studio Villa ($1,897 pp twin share) suits one single or one couple. 1 Bedroom Villa ($1,897 pp twin share) suits one single, one couple, or two friends. 3 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom Villa ($1,897 pp triple share) suits 3 singles or 3 couples. Single supplement is $300 for a private room.

You pay a $500 deposit online to secure your spot. Once we receive your deposit, we'll email you within 24 hours with a booking info sheet confirming your accommodation choice and all the details. The remaining balance is then invoiced by email and payable before camp start. Your deposit is refundable up to 30 days before camp start, or later if we can secure a replacement booking.

All meals are included — breakfast and lunch each day, plus dinner on Friday and Saturday evening at the resort. You won't need to worry about food logistics at all.

Rydges Resort Hunter Valley is approximately 2 hours north of Sydney via the M1 motorway. If you're flying from interstate, Sydney Airport is the closest hub. We recommend arriving by midday on Friday.

Rydges Resort features 4 newly purpose-built outdoor pickleball courts. You'll have unlimited access to the courts for the duration of your stay.

The camp is open to all adults, men and women. We welcome anyone who wants to improve their pickleball game in a fun, supportive environment.