Sports & Recreation

For further information on how to become involved in sport and recreation activities in Varsity Lakes, visit Varsity Lakes Groups & Clubs Directory.

A truly moving environment

An abundance of safe, open spaces make Varsity Lakes the perfect place to get outdoors and get moving.

With over 56Ha of open space, 20km of hike and bike trails and 80Ha of lakes and waterways, Varsity Lakes boasts wonderful open spaces to enjoy the very best of life.

Enjoy the open leafy streets, extensive parks, and meandering hike and bike trails. Or splash down in Lake Orr for canoeing, kayaking, or sailing from one of the many launching pontoons or boardwalks.

Regular activities are available to the community, including fishing classes, walking groups, running groups and stroller groups. And the appointment of a full-time Sport and Recreation Manager at Varsity Lakes ensures you’ll always have a choice of regular organised lifestyle activities, right at your doorstep.

Healthy body, healthy business

Varsity Lakes helps business gain greater productivity through corporate wellbeing.

For further information on how to become involved in sport and recreation activities in Varsity Lakes, visit Varsity Lakes Groups & Clubs Directory

Sports House now open

A joint community venture between Lend Lease and Gold Coast City Council, Sports House is set to benefit the 10,000 plus people who already use the Lake each year.

Situated on the southern shores of Lake Orr, the Varsity Lakes Sports House will provide facilities including boat launching, community meeting spaces, watercraft storage and offices for sports administration.

The facility is located on 337 Christine Avenue, Varsity Lakes.