Tilligerry Place Plan

Nestled along the pristine shores of the Port Stephens Marine Park and surrounded by State Conservation Areas, National Parks, and the serene mangroves of the Tilligerry Creek, the Tilligerry Peninsula is a haven of natural beauty. The Tilligerry is home to four villages, each with their own identity: Oyster Cove has a thriving marine industry, Tanilba Bay is steeped with history and is the commercial hub of the Tilligerry, Mallabula is home to a range of recreational and sporting facilities, while the bustling waterfront at Lemon Tree Passage provides a gateway to the iconic waterways and has some of the best dining experiences in Port Stephens.

This Place Plan is about working together, Council, the community and local businesses, to improve the wellbeing of the Tilligerry community. This plan strives to make the Tilligerry an even better place to call home by fostering social connections, encouraging environmental volunteering, facilitating diverse housing options and boosting the local economy by leveraging the growing number of visitors to Port Stephens.

The ideas that underpin the Tilligerry Place Plan have been developed over a period of time through community consultation. Following broad community engagement, Port Stephens Council unanimously agreed to adopt the Tilligerry Place Plan at its ordinary meeting on Tuesday, 12 August 2025.

Town teams event

In May 2023, Port Stephens Council joined forces with the Town Teams Movement, a non-profit company that enables local communities and governments to connect, organise and act to regenerate the fabric of their neighbourhoods and to create better places.

Port Stephens Council was the first Council in NSW to actively promote the Town Teams approach, and we're proud to be working with the local community to create vibrant places that support social wellbeing and enhance liveability.

A series of Town Teams were held in May 2024 in Tanilba Bay, where interested community members could learn more and discuss their ideas for community projects.

Should you wish to learn more on how to get involved please contact Dean Cracknell from Town Teams on 0468 38 1745 or email dean@townteammovement.com