Austinville Conservation Area Landscape Concept Plan
Consultation has concluded
Project Update
Community feedback, together with stakeholder input and technical and environmental investigations, played an important role in shaping the future direction of the project. The insights received informed a comprehensive review of the 50% draft concept, resulting in significant refinements to the proposed design, including a reduction in the size and scale of the works.
What’s changed – You said, we did
As part of the refinement of the 50% concept design, community feedback informed changes to the final concept design.
Removal of the large swing bridge across Mudgeeraba Creek
Removal of the overflow carpark on Mt Nimmel Reserve Road
Reduction in amenities from 4 cubicles to 2 cubicles
A dedicated vehicle turnaround area has been incorporated into the design to support manoeuvring of larger vehicles servicing the local area, due to formalising parking
Reduction in the overall project footprint.
As a result of this process, the project has evolved into the Austinville Conservation Area Trailhead, a more focused and simplified proposal that responds to community feedback while supporting the site's established role as a key access point to the Austinville-Bonogin trail network.
This evolution of the project demonstrates how community feedback has directly influenced the design and helped shape a proposal that better aligns with the site's natural character and intended use.
Community feedback, together with stakeholder input and technical and environmental investigations, played an important role in shaping the future direction of the project. The insights received informed a comprehensive review of the 50% draft concept, resulting in significant refinements to the proposed design, including a reduction in the size and scale of the works.
What’s changed – You said, we did
As part of the refinement of the 50% concept design, community feedback informed changes to the final concept design.
Removal of the large swing bridge across Mudgeeraba Creek
Removal of the overflow carpark on Mt Nimmel Reserve Road
Reduction in amenities from 4 cubicles to 2 cubicles
A dedicated vehicle turnaround area has been incorporated into the design to support manoeuvring of larger vehicles servicing the local area, due to formalising parking
Reduction in the overall project footprint.
As a result of this process, the project has evolved into the Austinville Conservation Area Trailhead, a more focused and simplified proposal that responds to community feedback while supporting the site's established role as a key access point to the Austinville-Bonogin trail network.
This evolution of the project demonstrates how community feedback has directly influenced the design and helped shape a proposal that better aligns with the site's natural character and intended use.
We are developing a Landscape Concept Plan for a proposed day use area within the Austinville Conservation Area (Mudgeeraba Creek Section). The plan responds to increased visitation and aims to improve safety and access, provide appropriate visitor facilities, and protect the area’s natural environment. It supports sustainable, well‑managed recreation that balances community use with conservation outcomes.
The Landscape Concept Plan will define the layout, scale and design of the proposed day use area, including elements such as car parking, public amenities, shelters, picnic facilities, interpretive signage and improved access arrangements. This will inform detailed design and future implementation. While the overall project is confirmed, community feedback is being sought on the specific elements within the draft Concept Plan.
We are seeking community feedback to understand:
Which design elements the community supports or does not support, including proposed day use facilities such as picnic areas, shelters, toilets, car parking, creek access points, and trail connection points.
How people currently use the area, including whether they have visited the Austinville Waterhole or accessed the valley for recreation in the past.
Whether improved access and facilities, including a more accessible day use area and walking trails would encourage the community to spend more time in nature.
Any additional opportunities, concerns, or local insights that could help refine the final design before it progresses to 100% completion.
Thank you for having your say and helping shape the Austinville day use area. The consultation has now concluded.
During the consultation period from 6 May to 9 June 2026, we received 201 submissions.
Your feedback helped inform the design of the day use area.
We are developing a Landscape Concept Plan for a proposed day use area within the Austinville Conservation Area (Mudgeeraba Creek Section). The plan responds to increased visitation and aims to improve safety and access, provide appropriate visitor facilities, and protect the area’s natural environment. It supports sustainable, well‑managed recreation that balances community use with conservation outcomes.
The Landscape Concept Plan will define the layout, scale and design of the proposed day use area, including elements such as car parking, public amenities, shelters, picnic facilities, interpretive signage and improved access arrangements. This will inform detailed design and future implementation. While the overall project is confirmed, community feedback is being sought on the specific elements within the draft Concept Plan.
We are seeking community feedback to understand:
Which design elements the community supports or does not support, including proposed day use facilities such as picnic areas, shelters, toilets, car parking, creek access points, and trail connection points.
How people currently use the area, including whether they have visited the Austinville Waterhole or accessed the valley for recreation in the past.
Whether improved access and facilities, including a more accessible day use area and walking trails would encourage the community to spend more time in nature.
Any additional opportunities, concerns, or local insights that could help refine the final design before it progresses to 100% completion.
Thank you for having your say and helping shape the Austinville day use area. The consultation has now concluded.
During the consultation period from 6 May to 9 June 2026, we received 201 submissions.
