Terras Landscape Architects

Terras Landscape Architects Landscape Architects and Urban Designers based in Newcastle. Undertaking many of the significant landscape and urban design projects in the region

Pleased to have been part of the design team for the recently opened playground at the Crangan Bay subdivision. This fan...
17/08/2026

Pleased to have been part of the design team for the recently opened playground at the Crangan Bay subdivision. This fantastic new community space features walking tracks, a kick-around area, and a range of active and passive play elements for people of all ages to enjoy. Great to see this project now open and being enjoyed by the community.

Central Coast Council
Scape Properties
ADW Johnson

Today, Terras celebrates 10 years of consecutive service for Director, Kate Hopoi. Although Kate has been with Terras fo...
21/07/2026

Today, Terras celebrates 10 years of consecutive service for Director, Kate Hopoi.

Although Kate has been with Terras for close to 15 years since permanently relocating from New Zealand with her family, she has been instrumental in building a landscape architecture legacy here in Newcastle. Every day, Kate brings boundless positivity, hard work, and dedication to her role. Her professionalism, versatility, and expertise within the industry have contributed to her success in landscape architecture and earned her the respect of colleagues, clients, and consultants alike. She continues to thrive in her role as Director, leading by example and inspiring those around her.

Kate has been involved in many significant projects locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally, including:

-Local Centre Upgrades with the City of Newcastle, including Carrington, Stockton, and the recently completed Orchardtown Road and Myra Street project in New Lambton.

-Recently completed Watagan Park Town Centre

-Huntlee District Park + Playground

-Karuah Public School an award-winning project recognised with the AILA NSW 2025 Award of Excellence for Health and Education Landscape (tag), and a Highly Commended recognition in the Schools Category of the Narragunnawali Reconciliation in Education Awards 2025.

-Vatu Talei Resort, Fiji - currently under construction.

Kate's dedication to the advancement of landscape architecture extends beyond Terras through her role as a NSW Chapter Executive for Australian Institute of Landscape Architects. Additionally, her commitment as the Terras Reconciliation Action Plan Champion has contributed to the successful endorsement of Terras' Reflect RAP by Reconciliation Australia and the ongoing development of its Innovate RAP. Through this work, Kate is helping to promote reconciliation and foster relationships, respect and trust between the broader Australian community and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Terras is incredibly fortunate to have such a warm, positive, and inspiring person on the team. We congratulate Kate on this milestone and thank her for her many years of dedication at Terras.

St Nicholas Fletcher.Major upgrade or an older facility with five fully refurbished childcare spaces for this facility a...
15/07/2026

St Nicholas Fletcher.
Major upgrade or an older facility with five fully refurbished childcare spaces for this facility at Fletcher.

Each space has been designed to enhance the way children explore and learn through play-based experiences, ensuring that the learning environments speak to childrens’ sense of belonging and support their early developmental skills.

The refreshed spaces provide:

- Gross motor play zones with bike tracks and equipment to support strength, balance, and coordination.

- Natural play elements such as timber, sandstone, and sensory materials to encourage connection with the environment.

- A gardening space where the children can grow their own produce.

- Quiet reflection spaces for storytelling and restful moments.

Client - St Nicholas Early Education
Contractor - Hortscapes Landscaping

This week, Terras proudly celebrated the deep, unceded connection of Indigenous peoples to Country and the enduring cult...
10/07/2026

This week, Terras proudly celebrated the deep, unceded connection of Indigenous peoples to Country and the enduring cultural connections that NAIDOC Week honours and embraces so well.

We began the week by attending the Civic Park NAIDOC Week Flag Raising Ceremony, where we were moved by the large gathering of local community members who came together in celebration and respect, even on a cold and rainy day. The event highlighted the long-standing and continuing relationship that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have with Country, particularly through this year’s theme ‘50 Years Deadly’.

Terras employees also embraced the spirit of the week by bringing in a variety of native ingredient-inspired snacks for this Friday’s morning tea. From wattleseed sausage rolls to lemon myrtle cake, Australian native ingredients were the stars of this week’s cake day.

While NAIDOC Week celebrates the strength, resilience and rich cultural heritage of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, Terras remains committed to continuing its journey of reconciliation through learning, collaboration, and meaningful action. This commitment is reflected in our ongoing Reconciliation Australia-endorsed Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) and our future development of an Innovate RAP.

This week we are excited to celebrate Terras Director Steve Rushworth, marking an incredible 40 years of dedication and ...
24/06/2026

This week we are excited to celebrate Terras Director Steve Rushworth, marking an incredible 40 years of dedication and hard work at Terras Landscape Architects and EJE.

Steve has been involved with many of the significant landscape and urban design projects in the Newcastle, Hunter Valley region including:

- Honeysuckle Foreshore + Park
- Cottage Creek restoration
- Newcastle South Skatepark
- Bathers Way
- Sanctuary Estate
- Sophia Waters Estate
- Hunter Life Education Centre
- Newcastle Ocean Baths

Steven brings to projects his enthusiasm about the landscape profession and a wide knowledge of construction processes, horticulture, design and landscape architecture.

As one of Terras’s founding members we are grateful to Steve for his passion and commitment to Terras, our clients and projects.

Steve also brings with him a hearty laugh, a love of sharing knowledge and having a good chat.
A huge heart felt thanks Steve. We think you are great!

Coming up to his 40th year in Landscape Architecture, Steven, a Director at Terras Landscape Architects, has been instru...
21/04/2025

Coming up to his 40th year in Landscape Architecture, Steven, a Director at Terras Landscape Architects, has been instrumental in shaping some of Newcastle’s most iconic projects. From the Honeysuckle Foreshore redevelopment to the ongoing Bathers Way Coastal Revitalisation, Steve’s expertise ensures each project is designed and executed with precision, from concept to completion. His passion for the profession, coupled with his extensive knowledge of horticulture, construction and design, helps create vibrant urban spaces for the community.

Proud to celebrate the Rathmines Youth Hub and Playground winning the 2025 Lake Macquarie City Council Engineering Excel...
17/04/2025

Proud to celebrate the Rathmines Youth Hub and Playground winning the 2025 Lake Macquarie City Council Engineering Excellence Award.

Designed with community, connection, and creativity in mind, the revitalised space features a nature play area, bike track, climbing frame and upgraded facilities. It’s been incredible to see how the local community had embraced and enjoyed the space.

Congratulations to everyone involved in bringing this project to life!

HONEYSUCKLE FORESHORE
04/04/2025

HONEYSUCKLE FORESHORE

Terras is proud to be working with the Port Macquarie Ocean Pool Committee on the design development of this long-antici...
19/03/2025

Terras is proud to be working with the Port Macquarie Ocean Pool Committee on the design development of this long-anticipated project, following initial concepts by Nicole Larkin. With years of community advocacy since 1970, the vision of an ocean pool at Oxley Beach is a crucial step toward enhancing the local coastline.

Building on the success of our Newcastle Ocean Baths renovation and the Bogey Hole restoration, Terras’ proposed design addresses key site constrains to support the projects future development and advocacy efforts.

LOCHINVAR RIDGE ESTATE / URBAN LAND HOUSINGTerras were involved with the design, landscape vision and ex*****on of the L...
18/02/2025

LOCHINVAR RIDGE ESTATE / URBAN LAND HOUSING

Terras were involved with the design, landscape vision and ex*****on of the Lochinvar Ridge Estate Masterplan, including the entry themes of local wildlife in laser cut corten steel.

We have continued to be involved in the subsequent stages, including a future playground. We are excited to see this Maitland City Council endorsed housing estate come to life in the beautiful landscape of Lochinvar and to be involved in its development.

Client: Urban Land Housing Lochinvar Ridge Estate
Civil/Survey: Barker Ryan Stewart
Landscape Contractor: Hunter Plantscapes
Council: Maitland City Council

Photo credit: Urban Land Housing



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