Queens Wharf is changing.

New opportunities and experiences are coming.

Our vision for Queens Wharf is Newcastle's vibrant waterfront heart.

An extraordinary precinct with dynamic spaces, fostering diverse activities. Economically thriving and environmentally responsible, it celebrates our culture, stimulates growth, and creates lasting connections for residents and visitors alike.

We want you to share your ideas and memories as we plan for a future outcome.

For more than 35 years, this much-loved harbourside destination has been the backdrop for countless memories and we’re excited to explore its potential for new opportunities and experiences.

We're revitalising Queens Wharf to celebrate our local identity and establish a legacy for future generations. We're excited to invigorate the space for new experiences and memories to emerge.

We want to know your BIG ideas for how Queens Wharf can continue the transformation of Newcastle's historic East End into a thriving and dynamic destination for the region.

We’re engaging with the community to test our vision, project objectives, and seek input into what types of vibrant mixed-use outcomes people would most like to see.

Explore the strategic drivers guiding the project

(Scroll across to see all six strategic drivers for the project)

How you can participate

We want you to help shape the vision and project outcomes.

• 📣 Complete the survey to share your feedback on the vision for Queens Wharf and how you want to enjoy this space.
• 💡 Tell us your ideas for how we can turn Queens Wharf into a vibrant destination (both short and long-term).
• 📸 Share your favourite memories at Queens Wharf on social media using the hashtag #queenswharfischanging.
• 🙋‍♀️ Come and chat to the team to learn more about what's coming.

Get involved and you could win!

We want you to experience some of the great things about Newcastle - arts, culture, history, dining, and nature. All you have to do is complete the survey, share us your ideas below, or post your favourite memory on social media.

There's 6 prizes up for grabs, with a total value of up to $1,500.

You can choose from:

• 🎭 Civic Theatre Gift Voucher to spend on any shows you like (valued at $250)
• 👀 City Sightseeing Tour - 2 x adults (valued at $196)
• ⛵ Newcastle Harbour Lunch Cruise - 2 adults and 2 children (valued at $230)
• 🐳 Whale Watching Tour - 2 x adults (valued at $250)
• 🍴 Dining voucher to spend at your favourite venue (valued at $250)

Terms and conditions apply.

Have your say before 3 September 2025.

What's next?

Community feedback on future uses at Queens Wharf is an important part of our planning process.

We'll use your input from the engagement process to refine our project vision and objectives, ensuring these align with community views and expectations.

For the latest project news and information visit the Queens Wharf webpage.