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Halse Lodge: A Heritage Stay Reimagined in the Heart of Noosa
Hidden within the rainforest on the fringe of Noosa Heads, Halse Lodge is a heritage guesthouse and backpackers where history meets contemporary hospitality.
Carefully restored, the 1880s building weaves a strong sense of place into every design decision. Rich in colour, nostalgia and 1970s Australian surf culture, the renovation honours the lodge's Queenslander architecture while introducing a distinct contemporary character.
Brought to life by the Tozer family, Directors Trudy and Michael Tozer share the story behind the project, in which their daughter Chloe, of CLO Studios, and son-in-law Tom, of TCASA Projects, collaborated to create a thoughtful restoration defined by craftsmanship, authenticity, and enduring design.
With Noosa Main Beach just moments away, Halse Lodge draws the community from the coast into a warm and welcoming setting. From live music on Sunday afternoons to quiet midweek evenings, the lodge offers a place where travellers and locals come together to experience the laid-back spirit of Noosa.
Whether seeking the old-world charm of a heritage stay, the energy of shared accommodation or the privacy of a boutique suite, Halse Lodge creates space for both connection and retreat.
“With the design process, we had to draw on quite a few of the colours that were already existing. But I think Chloe’s so cleverly captured all the beautiful heritage colours, and then surprised us with the interiors,” shares Trudy.
Split across three heritage buildings, each retaining its original green, red or yellow interiors, Halse Lodge celebrates its past through colour and materiality. Our Kingsley Provincial Collection in chrome was selected to complement the ornate detailing and soft curves inspired by 1970s interior design, from assembly taps paired with bold mosaic tiles to overhead rain showers.
Trudy shares, “What drew us to procure ABI in the project was the fantastic Kingsley range. It was in the chrome that we were seeking. We wanted to go back to the 70s, and we loved this range. It gave us options in a dual shower, beautiful tapware, and the other thing that really drew us is that it’s a Queensland product.”
Blending vintage-inspired aesthetics with modern performance, the Kingsley Collection brings a sense of continuity across the lodge, working just as naturally in private suites as it does in high-traffic shared spaces.
From sleek stainless steel finishes in the shared kitchen spaces to delicate details and considered styling in the private suites, the Rainforest building showcases the versatility of accommodation design. Throughout, Chloe carries a cohesive interior theme through colour and materiality, adapting it to the function of each space.
“There's nothing like walking into the rainforest suite; it really feels like you're under a rainforest canopy,” shares Trudy.
Every design decision was guided by a desire to honour what came before. From preserving the original structure to retaining treasured features such as the piano and ping-pong table, the restoration celebrates the lodge’s history while giving it a renewed sense of purpose.
“When we came into Halse Lodge, it hadn't had any work done for 30 years. We moved into it more thinking about the spaces and how we can keep that heritage nature with it,” Tom explains.
From the beach to the bunkrooms and bar, Halse Lodge is built to bring people together while giving a historic address a design identity of its own. Here, bold interiors become part of the experience, carrying the character of the past into a new era of Noosa hospitality.
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