Sporting Venues
The Hughenden is conveniently located close to major sporting & entertainment venues in Sydney. Within walking distance is Aussie Stadium, Sydney Cricket Ground, Hordern Pavilion, Royal Hall of Industries, The
Entertainment Quarter at Fox Studios & the Centennial Park Equestrian Centre.
Within a short taxi ride is Randwick Racecourse, Moore Park Golf Club and White City Tennis Centre.
Staying close to all the sporting action has never been easier.
Walking distance:
- Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG)
- Aussie Stadium
- Centennial Parklands Equestrian Centre
- Hordern Pavilion
Walk through Centennial Parklands or short taxi trip:
- Randwick Racecourse AJC
- Moore Park Golf Club
- White City Tennis Centre
Short taxi trip or bus ride:
- Sailing at Rosebay
- Bondi Beach
The Hughenden has a long tradition with sport
CRICKET: The sons of the Quaife family who built the Hughenden were well known cricketers. Some of Bradman's Invincibles stayed at the Hughenden including the entertaining Sam Loxton who told some wonderful jokes. Discover the cricket display in the hallway at the Hughenden.
The SCG is one of Australia's premier cricket grounds www.sydneycricketground.com.au.
FOOTBALL & SOCCER: Football is an Australian tradition. Aussie Stadium, formerly known as the Sydney Football 
Stadium, was built in 1988 as the premium football stadium. Rugby league, rugby union, soccer, Australian Rules games are held there. www.austadiums.com & www.sydneycricketground.com.au.
RACING, EQUESTRIAN EVENTS & HORSES: The Hughenden has been associated with bloodstock from sponsoring polo with its feisty quarterhorses and country races to its role as a quasi stable during the Royal Easter Show at the former Showgrounds, to supporting AJC events and the Royal Randwick Racecourse. There are displays of racing events in the lounge. Find the photo of Dr Frederick Harrison Quaife in his horse and buggy in the history gallery.
MELBOURNE CUP is a special event at The Hughenden with hats and glamour, wonderful food, good company and enthusiasm as the horses race.
Centennial Parklands Equestrian Centre is a world-class facility. Also Randwick Race Course & Australian Jockey Club (AJC).
GOLF: For golf enthusiasts, the Moore Park Golf Course has always provided the Hughenden a championship golf course. It has an 18 hole course and is a grade one championship public golf course, which is situated in the Centennial Parklands.
SAILING: Sailing clubs abound with historic sailing clubs at Double Bay, Rose Bay, Point Piper. www.woollahrasailingclub.org.au.