Tomaree Lodge, Military heritage site at Tomaree Headland, Shoal Bay, Australia.
The complex includes ten single-story weatherboard buildings spread across 8.8 hectares of terraced land on the western foreshore of Tomaree Headland.
The New South Wales Department of Public Works constructed Tomaree Lodge in 1942 as a military garrison camp during World War II for Australian and US forces.
The site transformed from a military installation to a residential care facility in 1947, supporting individuals with developmental needs for several decades.
The property contains multiple structures including a recreation hall, administration block, staff cottages, swimming pool, and work sheds within Tomaree National Park.
Norfolk Island pines and random rubble retaining walls characterize the landscaping of this coastal defense position noted by Captain Cook in 1770.
Location: New South Wales
GPS coordinates: -32.71500,152.18400
Latest update: March 2, 2025 19:53
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