Tomaree Headland Heritage Group Inc

To repurpose the site to an educational, cultural and tourism precinct.

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HOW IT ALL STARTED (Local Volunteer Organisation)

In early 2019 a number of community groups (9) came together to form 'The Friends of Tomaree Headland' - representing organisations from business, tourism, community, historical and environmental groups, who subsequently prepared a Vision Document for the future of the Tomaree Headland.
In June 2020 The Tomaree Headland Heritage Group Incorporated
A Board of Management was elected from the nine (9) committed Community Groups on the Peninsula representing organisations from Business, Tourism, Community, Historical and environmental groups to produce a VISION DOCUMENT for the future of the Tomaree Headland.

OUR KEY OBJECTIVES - 'The Tomaree Headland Heritage Group Inc'

Our key objectives are to repurpose the site to an educational, cultural and tourism precinct ensuring it always remains accessible to the public.

To Protect and interpret the outstanding natural and heritage, including indigenous heritage, assets of Tomaree Headland
To Retain the site of the Tomaree Lodge in public ownership with appropriate public access
To Create a nationally significant tourist attraction based on Tomaree Headland
To Complement the existing and planned improvements to the adjoining Tomaree National Park, in particular the recently announced Tomaree Coastal Walk which commences at the base of Tomaree Headland
To Optimise visitor experiences and enterprise opportunities leading to economic stainability of the site and to ensure its long-term sustainability
To Facilitate the establishment of a Museum/Interpretive centre to conserve and showcase the natural and cultural history of Port Stephens and Tomaree Headland
To Realise the potential use of the site for educational and research facilities relating to marine science, nature conservation, indigenous culture and more recent historical events
To Strengthen the appeal of the Tomaree Peninsula which is recognised as a strategic tourism hub
To Ensure that the future use and development of Tomaree Headland is guided by an integrated Masterplan
To Examine the need for an appropriate administrative authority to oversight the planning and management of Tomaree Headland
To Develop concepts for the adaptive reuse of the assets of the Tomaree Lodge Heritage site
To Enhance the public’s appreciation of the vital role of the Tomaree Headland and Port Stephens in the defence of Australia during World WarII

Tomaree Headland is an intrinsic part of WWll history and surrounded by the pristine waters of the Port Stephens and Great Lakes Marine Park.

Embracing 360 degree Breath taking views from the summit of Mount Tomaree, the history is punctuated by WWll remnants and gun emplacements as well as a radar station at the summit of Mount Tomaree.