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Draft Destination Management Plan for Noosa Shire

Noosa Council undertook community engagement for this important destination plan because your voices matter. The future of our region depends on decisions that reflect the needs, values, and aspirations of the people who live, work, and visit here. By inviting feedback and ideas, we ensured the plan is not only strategic, sustainable and regenerative but also deeply connected to what makes our destination unique. Community input helps us balance growth with environmental care, preserve cultural identity, and create opportunities that benefit everyone. This collaborative approach strengthens trust and ensures the plan truly represents the shared vision for our destination.

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 help ensure tourism remains a positive force for our region, Noosa Council has developed a community-led Destination Management Plan (DMP). This long-term strategy puts community values and environmental care at the heart of our visitor economy.

The most up-to-date information, including the final plan, implementation progress and supporting resources, is available on the Destination Management Plan page.

Visit the Destination Management Plan

Phases

Phases overview

Phase 1: Phase 1 Short Survey

Phase 1 Short Survey

Phase 2: Phase 1 Detailed Survey

Phase 1 Detailed Survey

Phase 3: Phase 2 Detailed Survey

Phase 2 Detailed Survey

Phase 4: Phase 2 Short Survey

Phase 2 Short Survey

Phase 1 Short Survey

September 7, 2023 - September 15, 2023

Community Engagement Phase 1

The aim of Phase 1 of the Community Consultation process was, firstly, to identify what the community and businesses consider are the key issues, challenges and opportunities in managing the destination into the future. Secondly, the process sought to determine the overall appetite for change, and the scope of change that is desired. Phase 1 community engagement ran between 15th September and 29 October 2023.

Find out more: Explore the Phase 1 engagement, including the documents, survey results and governance information.