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The October 2025 Progress Update newsletter is now available. Sign up for our mailing list for more information including future editions of the newsletter.
The NSW Government is improving access and amenity at the Tomaree Lodge site at Port Stephens to enhance the local community and visitor experience.
The Government has committed to ensuring that the site is retained for community use and public enjoyment following an initial high-level public consultation and more recent community engagement activities.
Tomaree Lodge has great heritage, cultural, environmental, social and economic significance. Any decisions made on its future must be carefully considered and preserve the site’s integrity, as well as protect the adjacent marine and national parks.
View the Tomaree Lodge Site Potential Future Uses – Community Consultation Outcome Report (PDF, 6.1 MB) here.
View the Tomaree Lodge preliminary concept document (PDF, 56.6 MB)here. Please note, due to the file size downloading may take a few minutes. A snapshot summary (PDF, 5.9 MB) is also available which includes key themes as well as a simplified map view.
SHAC, a reputable local architecture and urban planning firm, has been commissioned to lead the development of a concept masterplan for Tomaree Lodge.
In August 2025, SHAC produced the Tomaree Lodge preliminary concept document (PDF, 49.2 MB) which unveiled preliminary concepts for Tomaree Lodge, based on detailed site analysis, community input and specialist technical expertise. Please note, due to the file size downloading may take a few minutes.
SHAC will now undertake further community consultation to refine the concepts and finalise a concept masterplan for the site.
Known for their expertise in complex planning and community engagement, SHAC will help our community shape Tomaree Lodge's future. More information about SHAC can be found on their website.
The NSW Government, along with SHAC, a Hunter-based urban design firm have released a preliminary concept document to share insights and support further thinking about the future use of Tomaree Lodge.
Tomaree Lodge preliminary concept document (PDF, 49.2 MB) can be found here, with printed copies also available from the Tomaree Lodge Information Centre. Please note, due to the file size downloading may take a few minutes.
Members of the community are invited to provide further feedback on the concepts to help shape the final concept masterplan for Tomaree Lodge.
To have your say, fill out this short survey or email your feedback to [email protected]
The Committee will provide advice to Government and contribute to the development of short-term and long-term plans for use of the Tomaree Lodge site. Committee members will draw on their personal and professional experience to ensure input reflects the diversity of experiences and challenges faced by the community.
The Committee consists of sector representatives and six members of the public who were appointed after a competitive expression of interest process. The Committee is chaired by the Mayor of Port Stephens Council.
If you have any further questions or suggestions regarding the Tomaree site, please email [email protected]
In 2023, the NSW Government completed a community consultation program on the potential future uses of the Tomaree Lodge site.
Tomaree Lodge Site Potential Future Uses Report (PDF, 6.1 MB)
Consultation for Tomaree Lodge closed on Friday 6 January 2023. We received more than 500 survey responses and submissions.
We have established a new on-site Information Centre which includes two friendly new staff members. The staff will oversee operations, enhance community safety and support visitors. Staff are also there to keep locals informed about the latest developments for Tomaree Lodge.
The Information Centre is located near the entrance in Cottage 11.
Opening hours are between 9am and 3pm Monday to Friday.
We welcome feedback, suggestions and reflections about Tomaree Lodge (this could include photos, stories or historical facts) which may be used in future communications.
Feel free to send all reflections and feedback to [email protected]
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