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There are many enticing reasons why new home buyers are choosing to build in the 1881 Tullimbar master-planned residential community. The 500 select families who will call 1881 Tullimbar home will enjoy what we like to call, “connected seclusion”. 

Enjoy connected seclusion in 1881 Tullimbar

In 2021 the old “location, location, location” adage may be little more than a cliché for residential developments and new home buyers. But it truly does apply to 1881 Tullimbar, a new residential community nestled between the mountains and the sea in the Illawarra’s beautiful Macquarie Valley.

Spread across 90 hectares of natural beauty, our picture-perfect and conveniently located new community is all about providing new home buyers with connected seclusion. We use this term to define the unique combination of modern convenience and natural solitude that can uniquely be found at 1881 Tullimbar. 

You may be able to get it elsewhere in Greater Sydney and its surrounding regions, but you will never be able to enjoy connected seclusion the way you can when you choose to build your new home in 1881 Tullimbar.

Stay connected in 1881 Tullimbar

When you call 1881 Tullimbar home you’ll enjoy being close enough to everything you need. In terms of driving to the major regional centres, you’ll be 17 minutes from Shellharbour and 25 minutes from both Wollongong’s CBD and Port Kembla. And there’s plenty more nearby to keep you connected, including:

• Lake Illawarra (19 mins).
• Shellharbour Airport (10 mins).
• Public and private schools (seven schools within 8 mins).
• TAFE campuses (13 mins).
• Wollongong University (24 mins).
• Stockland Shellharbour (16 mins).
• Albion Park Shopping Centre (5 mins).
• Shellharbour Beach (20mins).
• Golf courses (two within 15 mins).
• Jamberoo Action Park (15 mins).
• Public and private hospitals (20 mins).
• Train station (8 mins).
• Windang Surf Life Saving Club (24 mins).

Stay secluded in 1881 Tullimbar

When you call 1881 Tullimbar home you’ll be surrounded by the natural beauty of the Macquarie Valley, a wonderfully diverse wetlands area teeming with birdlife and natural beauty. Macquarie Valley is home to Macquarie Marshes, one of the largest remaining semi-permanent wetland systems in inland Australia blessed with some of the largest-scale waterbird breeding ever recorded in Australia.

You’ll also be a quick 8-minute drive from Macquarie Pass National Park, where you can meander through rainforest and towering eucalypts and experience scenic views, picnicking, and bushwalking along the Illawarra escarpment. In this national park, you’ll also find one of the best driving roads for touring motorists in all of NSW.

Inside our master-planned community

As a modern master-planned community, 1881 Tullimbar offers a great place for families of all shapes and sizes to call home. As well as the enviable location, the community of 1881 Tullimbar itself is being crafted to offer something special.

Within and immediately surrounding your new home in 1881 Tullimbar you’ll enjoy well-considered modern amenities and seamless integration of the native flora. 

As the detailed master plan illustrates, 1881 Tullimbar features a northwest and a southeast precinct. In between the two, a calming creek, nestled amongst a forest of trees, gently meanders the length of the development. 

1881 Tullimbar has been carefully planned to ensure that all infrastructure and blocks of land integrate into the natural setting. The natural beauty of the site is a key feature, while new amenities, including a new public school and sports oval, offer additional conveniences for residents of 1881 Tullimbar.  

If 1881 Tullimbar sounds like your new home, join our mailing list to stay up to date on all 1881 Tullimbar news, including new land releases, or visit our Sales Office and meet the team.

We’re thrilled to announce the return of the 1881 Tullimbar Christmas Lights Competition! This holiday season, let’s bring the community together with a dazzling display of lights and festive spirit. Whether it’s twinkling lights, festive inflatables, or a classic holiday setup, we invite everyone to participate and help make 1881 Tullimbar brighter than ever!

Three lucky winners will be chosen and their stunning lights displays will be announced on the Thursday, December 19 and posted on the 1881 Tullimbar Facebook pages. We just cannot wait to see what you all come up with!

How to participate:

• Decorate your home and take photos in front of your house with your family.
• Ensure you’ve reviewed our Terms and Conditions. 
• Complete and submit the 2024 CHRISTMAS LIGHTS COMPETITION ENTRY FORM, including at least one image of your home light display at 1881 Tullimbar with home resident(s) in front of the house, before 5:00 pm Sunday, 15th December 2024.

Prizes Galore:

• 1st Place: $300 Gift Card
• 2nd Place: $200 Gift Card
• 3rd Place: $150 Gift Card

Key Dates:

• Competition opens on 5:00 pm Friday, 15th November 2024
• Competition closes on 5:00 pm Sunday, 15th December 2024
• Judging will take place on Monday, 16th December 2024.
• Winners will be announced Thursday, 19th December 2024.

Good luck to all our participating residents and the team at 1881 Tullimbar wish you all a very safe and happy holiday season!

Shellharbour City Council has given the green light to 1881 Tullimbar Oval, a 1.62-hectare recreational space designed to enhance community life. Located along Balmoral Parade, this new Oval will provide a versatile community hub featuring a village green for cricket and rugby league, play and exercise amenities, and wayfinding solutions.

Tullimbar Oval, an integral part of the 1881 Tullimbar masterplan by Dahua Group, is strategically positioned adjacent to residential areas to the north and east. This prime location ensures the oval is easily accessible and connected to existing parks such as Bemboka Park, Foxground Park, and Cordeaux Park via footpaths. These connections will create a seamless network of recreational spaces serving multiple neighbourhoods, accommodating both passive and active recreational activities, including sports fields and courts.

The oval will serve not only the immediate 1881 Tullimbar residents but also the broader community, including Tullimbar Public School and the upcoming Tullimbar Village Centre.

This new development is poised to become a focal point for community engagement and recreational activities, enhancing the quality of life for Shellharbour residents.

Stay tuned for more updates on 1881 Tullimbar Community!

Do you love getting into the spirit of Christmas by having the brightest, sparkliest house on the block? Well, 1881 Tullimbar is lighting up the season with our first-ever Christmas Light Competition, and we want YOU to be a part of it!

Open from Wednesday, 15th November till Sunday, 17th December 2023, our creative residents have the opportunity to showcase their dazzling homes and holiday spirit, lighting up the streets in our festive neighbourhood.

Three lucky winners will be chosen and their stunning lights displays will be announced on the Tuesday, December 19 and posted on the 1881 Tullimbar Facebook pages. We just cannot wait to see what you all come up with!

How to participate:

• Decorate your home and take photos in front of your house with your family.
• Ensure you’ve reviewed our Terms and Conditions. 
• Complete and submit the 2023 CHRISTMAS LIGHTS COMPETITION ENTRY FORM, including at least one image of your home light display at 1881 Tullimbar with home resident(s) in front of the house, before 5:00 pm on December 17th, 2023.

Prizes Galore:

• 1st Place: $300 Gift Card
• 2nd Place: $200 Gift Card
• 3rd Place: $150 Gift Card

Key Dates:

• Competition opens on 5:00 pm Wednesday, 15th November 2023
• Competition closes on 5:00 pm Sunday, 17th November 2023
• Judging will take place on Monday, 18th December 2023.
• Winners will be announced Tuesday, 19th December 2023.

Good luck to all our participating residents and the team at 1881 Tullimbar wish you all a very safe and happy holiday season!

Shellharbour City Council has recently advised that it has received several complaints about alleged anti-social behaviour and damage to environmentally sensitive sites within the wetlands areas in 1881 Tullimbar (refer to Figure 1).

The purpose of this letter is to inform you that these areas are environmentally sensitive wetlands and are not Council-owned but are privately owned land. Therefore, we ask that residents and visitors please avoid entering these areas.

Pending Council approvals, wetland rehabilitation works are planned to be undertaken in these wetland areas in 2023.

If you have any additional questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

In this edition, we explore the future vision of a new Aboriginal interpretive play space which is under construction and the opening of Reddall Reserve, aptly known as ‘The Red Lamp’ that follows the local story of the late John Dorl and his father, a local prawn fisherman from Windang.

Additional announcements include local infrastructure development, great feedback from our residents about living in the estate plus exciting activities in our thriving community.

Over 90 homes are now occupied in 1881 Tullimbar and more than 100 homes under construction. Rain in recent weeks has helped our landscaping program with approx. 3,200 trees now planted. Outdoor recreational facilities, an abundance of trees and friendly neighbourhood have helped develop a true sense of place.

Dahua Group (Dahua) recently completed the first stage of its $1.5 million outdoor recreational facilities in 1881 Tullimbar

These works, designed by landscape architect Cardno include three expansive parks, interactive playgrounds, exercise equipment, BBQ areas, walk and bike paths, shelters, kick-about areas and green open spaces for outdoor recreational pursuits.

Mina Hanna, Development Manager at Dahua Group comments, “Delivering high quality community amenities is an integral part of our work. All new recreational facilities in 1881 Tullimbar provide easy access to open green spaces, placing a higher value on the development and give a sense of place and ownership to residents. The park spaces encourage healthy lifestyles through social interaction and play, availability of exercise equipment and passive spaces for quiet reflection.”

Melanie Shea, Landscape Architect at Cardno comments, “The design intent was to create an easily accessible network of green spaces catering to a variety of needs and abilities with a focus on physical and social health. The design considers how people move through and use the space, while providing opportunities for interaction with and appreciation of the natural environment and riparian corridor beyond.  

“The inclusive nature of the design provides accessible pathways throughout the site with a number of access points, structured and unstructured play elements and several seating opportunities. BBQ’s, shelters and seating provided near the playground allow passive surveillance and opportunities for meeting and gathering. A number of exercise stations deliver an activity circuit along the footpath for physical activity while kickabout spaces enable both passive and active pursuits”.

The new master-planned residential community is nestled between the mountains and the sea, giving residents an abundance of options when it comes to leisure activities. There are local attractions that appeal to nature lovers, foodies, adventure seekers, transport enthusiasts, young families, and more.

A bounty of possibilities for nature lovers

Macquarie Valley is home to Macquarie Marshes, one of the largest remaining semi-permanent wetland systems in inland Australia, blessed with some of the largest-scale waterbird breeding ever recorded in Australia.

From 1881 Tullimbar, you’ll be a quick eight-minute drive to Macquarie Pass National Park, where you can walk through the rainforest and towering eucalypts and experience scenic views, picnicking, and bushwalking along the Illawarra escarpment. 

Don your hiking boots and explore rare rainforests, waterfalls, and hidden beaches on the Cascades and Clover Hill trails. While there, visit Bass Point Reserve, a place of significant cultural and natural heritage, which you can explore on a self-guided indigenous walk.

Foodies: Have your appetites satisfied

Visit nearby Shellharbour Village and enjoy the oceanfront café strip with its great mix of outdoor cafes, award-winning restaurants, and famous fish and chips. After your meal, you can also visit an eclectic range of specialty boutique shops that offer a fantastic afternoon of browsing. 

Just 25 minutes via the picturesque Macquarie Pass is the Southern Highlands town of Robertson, a town that is famous for its pies. Robertson Pie Shop sells savoury and sweet pies, using mostly local ingredients.

The Robertson Cheese Store has Australian and imported cheese, local produce, and a range of gourmet products. It also houses a variety of specialty stores including clothing and homewares, plus a cafe onsite.

Adventure seekers have it all covered

While the beaches of Shellharbour are idyllic, what lies under the water is just as appealing for those who love diving and snorkelling. Shellharbour is home to Bass Point Reserve, a relatively undiscovered gem with several shipwrecks and a plethora of sea life.

If you prefer to be on top of the water, then try your hand at stand-up paddle-boarding on Lake Illawarra. With an area of 33km2, Lake Illawarra has no less than 13 boat ramps, making it a popular spot for fishing, prawning, and all water sports.

Also close to 1881 Tullimbar is the Greenvalleys Mountainbike Park, located in the foothills of the Macquarie Pass National Park. The park has a variety of trails and there are regular clinics and competitive days held.

Learn about transport history

Also nearby, at Albion Park is the HARS Aviation Museum, where you can sit in the pilot’s seat of an F-111 fighter jet or walk the wing of the record-breaking Qantas 747-400. The town is also home to Australia’s largest annual civilian air show, Wings Over Illawarra, held each May at Shellharbour Airport.

If you prefer locomotives, visit the Illawarra Light Rail Museum, also at Albion Park, where you can enjoy a ride in carriages from the golden age of rail travel, hop on a steam train or diesel train, and circle the grounds on a miniature train.

Enjoy some family fun

Just 15 minutes away is Jamberoo Action Park, a water theme park offering world-class rides and attractions in a well maintained, natural setting on a picturesque hill. Hold on tight when you tackle to fantastic toboggan ride.

Another great family outing is to enjoy the beautiful beaches on the Shoalhaven coast. From forest-backed coves to the stunning white sands of Jervis Bay, the Shoalhaven area is home to some of the most beautiful beaches in NSW. Discover deserted stretches of sand, amazing coral reefs, and dolphins frolicking just offshore.

Return home to a master-planned community

After a day exploring the local attractions, you can return home to the modern master-planned community of 1881 Tullimbar.

As the detailed master plan illustrates, 1881 Tullimbar features a northwest and a southeast precinct. In between the two, a calming creek, nestled amongst a forest of trees, gently meanders the length of the development. 

1881 Tullimbar has been carefully planned to ensure that all infrastructure and blocks of land integrate into the natural setting. The natural beauty of the site is a key feature, while new amenities, including a new public school and sports oval, offer additional conveniences for residents of 1881 Tullimbar.  

Currently, around 60 per cent of the total number of lots available in 1881 Tullimbar have been sold. If you’d like to secure your place in one of the best new residential communities in the Illawarra, we encourage you to reach out to our sales team now. 

If 1881 Tullimbar sounds like your new home, join our mailing list to stay up to date on all 1881 Tullimbar news, including new land releases, or visit our Sales Office and meet the team.