It feels like home at Newhaven.
At Newhaven, you’ll be part of a thriving, close-knit community where neighbors become friends, and there’s always something to do. You can enjoy the fun-filled playgrounds, cheer on local sports teams, or simply entertain friends in your new home over a shared meal.
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Parks & Playgrounds
At Newhaven, we’ve included FOUR awesome parks in the masterplan, and each space is custom-designed for fun! Every playground is themed and designed for different age groups, so kids will never run out of things to do. Universal Road Park and Navigation Park are already open for play, and there’s even a dog park for the furry residents of Newhaven!
Have a blast at Newhaven’s Universal Road Park!
Newhaven’s Universal Road Park has been custom-designed with state-of-the-art features – it’s out of this world!
It’s easy to play all day here, with a rock climbing wall, a gigantic slide, under cover swings, and much more! There’s also a shaded picnic area, a forested garden walk, and plenty of open green lawn to relax on.
Head to Universal Road, Tarneit to join in the fun!
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Find your way to fun at Navigation Park!
What better place to play than right in your very own community?
Navigation Park is the centrepiece of Newhaven’s life of fun and features a water-squirting elephant, lookout tower with slides, and plenty of climbing equipment. There’s also a basketball half-court, footy goals, a scooter zone, and even mini in-ground trampolines! Or, have a barbecue with friends and family, relaxing under the shaded picnic area.
Find your way to the centre of fun at Newhaven.
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Have a paw-fect time with your best friend
Located within the northern section of our community, Newhaven’s fenced dog park is paw-fect for a fun day out with your best furry friend.
Your pups can unleash the fun on a selection of dog agility equipment, lots of sniff-worthy spots, seating for their humans, and a water fountain with doggy dish to keep up hydration.
It’s off-leash, so let those tails wag freely! But please keep your dogs on-lead in other areas of Newhaven, and don’t forget to close the gates behind you.
Schools & Childcare
There are plenty of established schools and childcares close to Tarneit – and even within walking distance of your new home!
Wimba Primary School and Kindergarten is located right in the centre of Newhaven, so you can walk the kids to school without even leaving your community. Tarneit Rise Primary School is also close by. For older students, Tarneit P-9 and Senior College is just down Leakes Road, plus there are a range of private schools within easy reach.
And if your little ones aren’t quite ready for school yet, there are plenty of childcare centres to choose from in Tarneit.
Wimba Primary School & Kindergarten
Wimba Primary School is a welcoming school right in the heart of Newhaven. It makes walking the kids to school a breeze for plenty of Newhaven families!
Wimba Primary School also features a Kindergarten on the same site, making drop-off time simpler for your growing family.
Aspire Tarneit North Childcare Centre
Right across Tarneit Road from Newhaven’s front door, Aspire Early Education and Kindergarten’s Tarneit North location is dedicated to the littlest of learners. From the developmental needs of nursery infants, to energetic toddlers and inquisitive kindergarteners, early childhood education is well catered for at Aspire.
Tarneit P-9 and Senior Colleges
For older students, Tarneit P-9 College and Tarneit Senior College are located just a short drive from Newhaven. Tarneit P-9 College is committed to providing an exemplary education experience for students up to year 9. Tarneit Senior College is a school for students in years 10 to 12, providing the opportunity to learn and work in an adult environment with high expectations for all.
Tarneit Rise Primary School
Newhaven homes south of the train line are zoned to Tarneit Rise Primary School, just a short distance away across Leakes Road. The school’s mission is to create compassionate, curious and strong citizens for the future. A wide range of extra curricular clubs are on offer, including choir, chess, STEM and cricket.
Westbourne Grammar School
The sought-after private school Westbourne Grammar School is only about a 20 minute drive from Newhaven. With a vision to shape learner who inspire the world, the school provides the highest standards of excellence and innovation within a stimulating and nurturing environment for students.
Al-Taqwa College
Al-Taqwa College is a P-12/VCE Islamic educational institute established in 1986. It is currently the largest Islamic college in the state, offering a diverse and academically challenging curriculum.
Transport connections
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A well connected community
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Shopping & Entertainment
Tarneit Gardens Shopping Centre
At Tarneit Gardens, It’s easy to pick up the groceries or grab a coffee with friends. Just a short drive down Tarneit Road from Newhaven, you’ll find a Woolworths and 20 specialty stores here.
Tarneit Central Shopping Centre
Located just a short drive along Leakes Road, Tarneit Central Chopping Centre is home to Kmart, Coles, Aldi, Harris Scarfe and more.
Pacific Werribee
If you want to shop until you drop, Pacific Werribee is only a 12 minute drive from Newhaven. Enjoy weekend movies at Village Cinemas, take the family out for lunch in the Urban Diner precinct, or indulge in some retail therapy at over 180 stores including Myer, H&M, Big W, Kmart, Cotton On, Best and Less, Rebel Sport, JB Hi Fi and many more.