Inspired by Italy’s Cinque Terre, the 5 Lands Walk is a 9km coastal walkway that links five Central Coast suburbs. The new formal walking trail replaces existing informal and disconnected trails. The team prepared a concept Master Plan and strategy which reflected on the areas cultural history and unique characteristics.

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An official walk known as the 5 Lands Walk - Connecting People to Place is held annually on the winter solstice and provides an integrated art and culture experience, including sculpture, music and dancing. The walk has evolved into a multicultural event that attracts tourists from around the Central Coast and Sydney regions. 

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Like any place based approach, the 5 Lands Walk Master Plan has been many years in the making and its success can be attributed to the dedication of the community behind it. What began as a local grass roots community initiative has become an annual event which expects to attract  22,000 people this year. 

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One of the focal points of the walk is the Captain Cook lookout. Located at scenic Copacabana the lookout is a popular whale watching location during the walk and during peak seasons. 

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Following the adoption of the Master Plan, the team worked closely to design and document a new lookout that provides a commanding view of the coast line between Sydney and Newcastle, which is also set to receive temporary public artworks.