Guulabaa - Place of koala

1st October 2024 Update

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who helped us celebrate the completion of many works today, including opening Deck 1 of The Hub at Guulabaa - Place of Koala in Cowarra State Forest. The Gensler designed Deck 1 utilises timber sourced from onsite at Cowarra State Forest, combined with specialised wood products from our timber suppliers. It's a stunning addition to Guulabaa's visitor offerings.

2nd August 2024 Update

We hosted visitors from Destination NSW (including CEO Steve Cox), the Board of Destination North Coast and members of the local tourism industry for a tour of Guulabaa – Place of Koala. A great day out finishing with a quick WildNets experience!

24 May 2024 Update

Deck 4, the highest deck, providing visitors with treetop views over the forest, is finally built.
Both Deck 3 & 4 are now waterproofed, ready for their timber tiles to be laid.

27th March 2024 Update

Today our partners gathered on site and we also checked in on the construction updates.

Contractors and Craftsmanship

The precision, craftsmanship and professionalism of our builders, contractors, timber suppliers and workers is something to admired and we’re grateful for all who are part of this project.

7th February 2024 update

Finishing and treating decking

31st October 2023 update

The laying of decking and stairs has begun.

12th September 2023 update

Lumber delivery and pouring of footings.

3oth August 2023 update

Pouring of slab and footings erected.

Commencement of construction

Construction of The Hub commenced with a sod turn event in February 2023.

Sod-turn

Contemporary + cultural burn in cowarra state forest

Bunyah Local Aboriginal Land Council lead a Cultural Burn to cleanse the forest in preparation for the Guulabaa - Place of Koala project. Partnered with Forestry Corporation of NSW. University of Newcastle Architecture students also attended the burn, to learn about the land and the forest, informing their project work.