Help shape Noosa’s future

What is Noosa’s Draft Destination Management Plan?

As Noosa’s popularity continues to grow, so do the pressures on our environment, infrastructure, and community wellbeing. To ensure tourism remains a positive force for our region, Noosa Council is developing a community-led Destination Management Plan (DMP). This long-term strategy puts community values and environmental care at the heart of the visitor economy.

You can read the draft DMP here. There are also a series of Fact Sheets that explore some of the key issues in more detail.

A Community-Driven Vision

The DMP is more than just a strategy - it’s a commitment to protect what makes Noosa special. It’s about ensuring tourism supports - not compromises - our lifestyle, environment, and cultural identity. Like other iconic destinations, Noosa is feeling the strain of increased visitation and changing travel behaviours. But our response can be uniquely Noosa: thoughtful, regenerative, and community-first.

Community Voices at the Core

In September 2023, Council conducted extensive engagement, gathering more than 3,000 pieces of feedback from residents, businesses, and Traditional Owners. The message was clear: the community wants change—and a shift toward tourism that regenerates, not just sustains.

Explore the Interactive Draft DMP Platform

You can find out more about the draft DMP principles and how we think we might achieve them and measure them by clicking the interactive page below. Click to explore each Principle to find the list of Actions and success measures. Click the Home icon on the top left-hand side of the screen to return to the Home screen at any time.

How Can I Get Involved?

There are a range of ways you can find out more and have your say:

• Community Information Sessions: More Info Sessions to be announced soon!

• Surveys: Complete the short survey (takes about 5-10 mins to complete) or the detailed survey (takes about 10-20 mins to complete).

• Submission: Email us a Submission Form with your feedback on the draft DMP at dmp@noosa.qld.gov.au.

• Coffee Chats: Pop in to one of the Coffee Chats around the Shire:

• Acres Noosaville, Saturday 9th August, 10am – 11.30am.
• Outer Square, Peregian Beach, Monday 11th August, 10am – 12noon.
• Noosa Social, Noosa Heads, Wednesday 13 August, 9am – 11am.
• Zabe, Tewantin, Thursday 14 August, 10am – 12noon.
• Harvest Fresh, Cooroy, Saturday 16 August, 11am – 1pm.
• Canteen, Noosa Junction, Monday 18 August, 11am – 1pm.

You can read more about how other places across the world have approached destination management in a way that is meaningful to them under "Further Reading" on the right-hand side of this page.

Get involved in the conversation and have your say, Noosa!