Welcome to the Tilligerry

Two hours north of Sydney and 40 minutes from Newcastle lies the enchanting Tilligerry Peninsula.

Tilligerry meaning ‘peninsula’ in the Worimi Gathung language consists of the towns Lemon Tree Passage, Mallabula, Tanilba Bay, Oyster Cove and Saltash surrounded by natural bushland along with the waters of the Port Stephens – Great Lakes Marine Park.

Features are:

  • Award-winning seafood restaurant ‘The Poyers’ in NSW
  • Multiple walking trails in bushland and on the foreshores
  • Aboriginal culture at Murrook
  • Pioneer farm heritage at Tanilba Bay
  • Tilligerry Habitat
  • Community gallery and art centre TAG (Tilligerry Arts Group)
  • Halloran’s garden city developments
  • Heritage & History Heritage Trail
  • Cruises in a 1920s ferry ‘Wangi Queen’ on Port Stephens & Tilligerry Creek
  • Wildlife park at Oakvale Farm at Salt Ash
  • Beaches of Nelson Bay within a short drive
  • Koala Sanctuary at nearby One Mile

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March 7, 2024

Tilligerry Seniors Week

10th - 25th March 2024 - View the full schedule here
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February 24, 2024 / TCA News

TCA Tilli News for January, February 24

What happened? What’s on in March? Summer has passed in a blur of heat, COVID and watering to keep the gardens...
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