Meeting papers

GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING                                                     15 DECEMBER 2025


7.1          NOOSA HOLIDAY PARKS - FEES AND CHARGES (Referred from
             Services & Organisation Committee Dated 9 December 2025)


Author            Commercial Business Advisor, Robyn Mercer
                  Economic Development and Destination Management | Strategy and
                  Environment
Index             8.16 Camping and Caravan Facilities (General)
Attachments       None


EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The report proposes the adoption of General Cost Recovery Fes and Commercial Charges for the
Noosa Holiday Parks for the forward booking period January 2027 to July 2027, ensuring the
program maintains a consistent 12-month forward booking window. Council undertakes a twice-
yearly review of fees and charges, incorporating benchmarking, industry trend analysis and
operational cost considerations.

RECOMMENDATION
That Council
A. Note the report by the Commercial Business Advisor to the Services & Organisation Committee
   dated 9 December 2025
B. Set fees and charges for the Noosa Holiday Parks to align with the end of the January 2027
   Queensland school holidays; and
C. Adopt the proposed General Cost Recovery Fees and Commercial Charges schedule for the
   Noosa Holiday Parks for the period ending 11 July 2027 as detailed in the tables contained within
   the report.


REPORT
1. Background

Council maintains an advance fees and charges schedule for forward bookings at Noosa Holiday
Parks, which is reviewed and updated twice yearly. This process includes:
•   Benchmarking against comparable camping and caravanning facilities
•   Analysis of industry trends such as occupancy and demand
•   Assessment of the suitability of existing fee categories
•   Consideration of operational costs within the Noosa Holiday Parks program

2. Purpose

Current fees and charges for the Noosa Holiday Parks apply until 26 January 2027, and this report
seeks Council's adoption of the proposed General Cost Recovery Fees and Commercial Charges
for the six-month period from 27 January 2027 to 11 July 2027 as set out in Tables 1-4 to maintain
a consistent 12-month forward booking window.




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