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.

Thanks for sharing your ideas and memories as we plan for a future outcome.

For almost four decades, 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. And we're excited to invigorate the space for new experiences and memories to emerge.

We asked to hear 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 engaged with stakeholders and 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)

Thanks for participating!

Thank you to everyone who shared their memories, ideas and input. Your feedback will be used to help shape the future of Queens Wharf and guide the next steps.

Read the Summary or Detailed Engagement Report to find out what we heard.

Queens Wharf is changing, and we’re excited to bring the community along on the journey.

What's next?

A development application has been submitted seeking approval to demolish the western building, which is the first step to unlock the future potential of this iconic harbourside location.

We recently commenced an expression of interest process to identify and select an appropriate partner to transform Queens Wharf in line with our vision, and building on the feedback from the engagement process. Expressions of interest were open from 9 October to 7 November 2025. Shortlisted respondents will be invited to submit a more detailed proposal for assessment. We expect to provide further updates in 2026.

We’re also looking into how we can bring some of your temporary activation ideas to life while the longer-term transformation is underway.

For the latest information, visit the Queens Wharf project page.

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.