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Section 3.2
3.2    Environment
3.2.1 Geography
Noosa Shire is in south-east Queensland, approximately 120 kilometres north of the Brisbane CBD.
Noosa Shire is bounded by the Gympie Regional Council area in the north and west, the Coral Sea in the east,
and the Sunshine Coast Council area in the south.
The Noosa Council local government area (LGA) encompasses a total land area of 869.9 km2.
Noosa Council’s office is located at 9 Pelican Street, Tewantin.



3.2.2 Climate & Weather
The region has a mild sub-tropical coastal climate. Temperatures in summer averages a minimum of 17°C and
a maximum of 28°C and in winter from 7°C through to a maximum of 22°C. The highest summer temperature
of 38.7°C was recorded in 2002 and 2008, and the lowest winter temperature of minus 2.8°C was recorded at
Tewantin in 1901. The recorded rainfall average on the coast is approximately 1610 mm per annum and the
highest rainfall occurs from December to May.




                                    Figure 6: Noosa Shire Map




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