Sta Mcu Proposal 1 Gympie Kin Kin Rd · MCU25/0075

Given Kin Kin's rural character and its reliance on tourism, the blanket application of the 4/60
rule may not be appropriate. An exemption or modification of this rule for rural areas like Kin Kin
could help balance the need for regulation with the community's economic and social well-being.




3. Proposed Use

The proposed Short-Term Accommodation involves:

   ●​ A single, self-contained guest dwelling with capacity for small groups, couples and
      families with pets; (Maximum of 6 Guests)​
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   ●​ Use of existing low-impact buildings with no structural, building or operational work
      proposed;​
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   ●​ Self-catering facilities and management protocols;​
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   ●​ No amplified events or large gatherings;​
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   ●​ Check-in/check-out protocols that minimise vehicle activity.​


Despite Kin Kin’s increasing popularity among eco-tourists, the town currently lacks adequate
traditional lodging facilities like hotels or motels and access to quality short-term accommodation
options to support overnight or weekend visitation is extremely limited. Most visitors are required
to travel back to coastal areas for lodging, limiting their ability to fully engage with the local
offerings and consequently, potential economic benefits for local to the village economy
businesses are diminished.

A search on Airbnb or Stayz for properties within a 5 km radius of Kin Kin’s main street
highlights the significant shortage of short-term accommodation in the area. Using flexible
search criteria for 2025, results are critically insufficient:



For 2-4 guests, only 3 properties are available for any week of the year, and just 2 properties
for any weekend. For 6 guests, availability drops further—2 properties for any week and only 1
property for any weekend. It is likely that some of these listings are constrained by the 4/60
threshold. This restriction leads to hosts quickly exhausting their permitted booking allowance
especially during peak seasons. As a result, remaining properties are subject to extremely high
demand — and prices reflect this. One such listing commands nearly $1,000 per night, placing it
well beyond the reach of most families. In contrast, my listing was priced at a modest $295 per
night, offering a far more accessible and family-friendly and a rare pet-friendly option.