Noosa Botanic Gardens Master Plan 2024

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Thanks for your feedback Noosa!

We will analyse what we heard from you in this first phase of engagement feedback and come back to you in 2025 with a draft master plan for your further input and feedback. Watch this space!!!


Noosa Shire Council is excited to announce that we are embarking on a journey to develop a master plan with the community to guide maintenance and improvements over the coming decades.

The Noosa Botanic Gardens on the shores of Lake Macdonald is an important local open space loved and utilised by locals and visitors alike. However, it is not currently being utilised to its highest potential and there is an opportunity to create an even better and more meaningful landscape experience.

You can view some of the beautiful features of the Noosa Botanic Gardens by looking at the Interactive Story Map, kindly shared by the Friends of the Noosa Botanic Gardens.

Your feedback in this first phase of engagement will inform the development of a draft master plan for the Noosa Botanic Gardens, which will be presented back to the community for a second round of community engagement.

This work will build on the Noosa Botanic Gardens Master Plan – Stage 1 Vision Statement prepared in 2017 in consultation with key stakeholders and the community as part of Council's strategic commitment to this valuable open space. This project identified the following vision for the gardens:

Gardens that celebrate vibrant community spaces – learning and connecting through nature.

As part of this project, we are eager to work collaboratively with the community and key project stakeholders to create a design underpinned by your ideas and aspirations. You can find out more about the Stakeholder Reference Group and their role in guiding the development of a draft master plan, including initial feedback, below.

Have your say on your vision for the Botanic Gardens between 22 August and 29 September 2024.

There are plenty of ways to have your say:

  • Complete the survey below (please note you will be required to register for the Your Say Platform to help us ensure the data integrity and reporting of community feedback)
  • If you prefer, you can email us at parks@noosa.qld.gov.au.
  • Come along to a community pop-up in the Gardens between 10am - 12pm on the 1 and 7 September 2024.

There will be plenty of other fun activities to enjoy on the 1 and 7 September, including:

  • September 1
    • Guided walk - 8:30 -9:30.
    • Visit the shade garden - 9:00am – 12:00pm.
    • Music in the Gardens – 10:00am – 12:00pm.
  • September 7
    • Plant Sale - 7:00 - 12:00pm.

Stakeholder Reference Group

To guide the delivery of the master plan process, Council has appointed a community reference group in a voluntary capacity. The purpose of the group is to provide advice and strategic direction for the development of the master plan.

Members of the group include representatives from the Friends of Noosa Botanic Gardens, SEQ Water, Noosa Hinterland Residents Association, Cooroy Area Residents Association, Cooroy Future Group / Cooroy Butter Factory, Outdoor Queensland and Tourism Noosa.

The group is chaired by Cr Karen Finzel and will meet on multiple occasions as the project progresses to ensure the proposed design response aligns with community aspirations.

We have also been undertaking some early conversations with key project stakeholders to further our understanding of the opportunities for this much-loved space.

Here are some of the things they suggested so far:


If you want to know more about volunteering at the beautiful Noosa Botanic Gardens, upcoming events or learn about the features and history of our unique Botanic Gardens, visit the Friends of the Noosa Botanic Gardens webpage.

Thanks for your feedback Noosa!

We will analyse what we heard from you in this first phase of engagement feedback and come back to you in 2025 with a draft master plan for your further input and feedback. Watch this space!!!


Noosa Shire Council is excited to announce that we are embarking on a journey to develop a master plan with the community to guide maintenance and improvements over the coming decades.

The Noosa Botanic Gardens on the shores of Lake Macdonald is an important local open space loved and utilised by locals and visitors alike. However, it is not currently being utilised to its highest potential and there is an opportunity to create an even better and more meaningful landscape experience.

You can view some of the beautiful features of the Noosa Botanic Gardens by looking at the Interactive Story Map, kindly shared by the Friends of the Noosa Botanic Gardens.

Your feedback in this first phase of engagement will inform the development of a draft master plan for the Noosa Botanic Gardens, which will be presented back to the community for a second round of community engagement.

This work will build on the Noosa Botanic Gardens Master Plan – Stage 1 Vision Statement prepared in 2017 in consultation with key stakeholders and the community as part of Council's strategic commitment to this valuable open space. This project identified the following vision for the gardens:

Gardens that celebrate vibrant community spaces – learning and connecting through nature.

As part of this project, we are eager to work collaboratively with the community and key project stakeholders to create a design underpinned by your ideas and aspirations. You can find out more about the Stakeholder Reference Group and their role in guiding the development of a draft master plan, including initial feedback, below.

Have your say on your vision for the Botanic Gardens between 22 August and 29 September 2024.

There are plenty of ways to have your say:

  • Complete the survey below (please note you will be required to register for the Your Say Platform to help us ensure the data integrity and reporting of community feedback)
  • If you prefer, you can email us at parks@noosa.qld.gov.au.
  • Come along to a community pop-up in the Gardens between 10am - 12pm on the 1 and 7 September 2024.

There will be plenty of other fun activities to enjoy on the 1 and 7 September, including:

  • September 1
    • Guided walk - 8:30 -9:30.
    • Visit the shade garden - 9:00am – 12:00pm.
    • Music in the Gardens – 10:00am – 12:00pm.
  • September 7
    • Plant Sale - 7:00 - 12:00pm.

Stakeholder Reference Group

To guide the delivery of the master plan process, Council has appointed a community reference group in a voluntary capacity. The purpose of the group is to provide advice and strategic direction for the development of the master plan.

Members of the group include representatives from the Friends of Noosa Botanic Gardens, SEQ Water, Noosa Hinterland Residents Association, Cooroy Area Residents Association, Cooroy Future Group / Cooroy Butter Factory, Outdoor Queensland and Tourism Noosa.

The group is chaired by Cr Karen Finzel and will meet on multiple occasions as the project progresses to ensure the proposed design response aligns with community aspirations.

We have also been undertaking some early conversations with key project stakeholders to further our understanding of the opportunities for this much-loved space.

Here are some of the things they suggested so far:


If you want to know more about volunteering at the beautiful Noosa Botanic Gardens, upcoming events or learn about the features and history of our unique Botanic Gardens, visit the Friends of the Noosa Botanic Gardens webpage.

  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    Give your feedback here!

    Registration for the YourSay platform is required before completing the survey. This step is essential to enhance data security, improve response analytics for accurately understanding community preferences, eliminate duplicate entries and prevent bot infiltration. Your feedback is best facilitated through YourSay, however it may be submitted directly to Council by email to parks@noosa.qld.gov.au if you prefer.

    Noosa Shire Council will only use the personal information collected for the intended purpose, to remain in contact with you regarding your response and the legitimate functions and services of Council affecting your property. Council is authorised to collect this information in accordance with the Local Government Act 2009 and associated laws. Access to your personal information will only be provided to appropriate Council employees and authorised officers. Your personal information will only be disclosed to third parties with your consent, or if required to do so by law. Your personal information is handled in accordance with Council’s Privacy Policy.

    Please answer this short survey to help guide development of a master plan for the Noosa Botanic Gardens.

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