Draft Nature Based Recreation Plan 2015 - 2025
Consultation has concluded
After consultation with the community, the Draft Nature Based Recreation Plan 2015-2025 was amended and the final plan has been adopted by Council.
You can read the Consultation Report to Council here
You can read the FULL Nature Based Recreation Plan 2015-2025 here
Concluded consultation details:
The Gold Coast has 850 conservation reserves and the City’s Draft Nature Based Recreation Plan will look at new ways we can all get more out of the city.
This draft Nature Based Recreation (NBR) Plan is being developed to share and promote the outstanding nature based opportunities for recreation in our natural areas. Currently the Plan is in draft form and we encourage residents and visitors to have their say on recreation activities based in natural areas in the Gold Coast.
Nature based recreation includes bush walking, mountain biking, horse riding, trail running, picnicking, canoeing and kayaking, eco-tourism, camping and more.
Nature based recreation is defined as outdoor recreation activities that (1) are dependent on the natural environment; (2) have an appreciation of nature as a key motivational factor; (3) do not require substantial modification to the natural environment; and (4) are environmentally sustainable, as determined by an ongoing monitoring program.
The NBR Plan addresses nature based recreation in natural areas managed by the city. However, if walking, horse riding or mountain bike tracks on city land continue through adjoining State or other land tenures, these have been included for consistency.
To have your say:
- read a summary of the draft Nature Based Recreation Plan
- read the FULL draft Nature Based Recreation Plan
- view map of managed natural areas in the Gold Coast
- take the survey
- join the discussion forum
- map your favourite nature based activity and location
- vote for your favourite nature based activity in right hand frame on this page
- submissions can be sent to parks@goldcoast.qld.gov.au; or mailed to Nature Based Recreation Submission, City of Gold Coast, PO Box 5042, GCMC, QLD 9729.
Community Engagement runs from Thursday 15 January to Friday 27 February, 2015.
We look forward to receiving your comments and suggestions.
Information Privacy
Council of the City of Gold Coast is collecting your personal information in accordance with its Community Consultation Policy to measure community needs and preferences. The information will only be accessed by authorised City of Gold Coast officers or City of Gold Coast contractors in accordance with the conditions of the Information Privacy Act 2009. Your information will not be given to any other person or agency unless you have given us permission or we are required by law.
City of Gold Coast is committed to accessible and inclusive options for everyone. If you are having difficulty accessing any information on this page, please email us.
For any questions on the Draft Nature Based Recreation Plan 2015-2025 call 55816984.
Tag your favourite place for nature based activity on the Gold Coast
- Bush walking
- Camping
- Canoeing/kayaking
- Fishing
- Eco-tourism (include rope courses, 4WD tours, guided walks and mountain bike tours)
- Horse riding
- Mountain biking
- Orienteering/geocaching
- Trail running, adventure facing and/or endurance challenges
- Picnicking
- Nature study
Follow these 3 simple steps to add your activity and location:
- Select [Add Marker] on the map below and a new [Black Marker] will appear in the map.
- Double Click [Black Marker] to add your activity and any description, then select [Submit].
- Repeat Step 2 for each favourite activity and location you wish to tag on the map.
Note. Map markers once submitted are viewable by the public.
