Tourism and accommodation

Starting a new caravan park, taking over an existing park or, looking to provide amplified music in the special entertainment precinct? You may need a licence.

Council regulates caravan parks, camping grounds and entertainment venues operating within the special entertainment precinct. Starting a new caravan park, taking over an existing park or looking to hold amplified music within the special entertainment precinct? You may need a licence.

  • Amplified music venue

    Council regulates entertainment venues operating within the special entertainment precinct. If you are planning to have amplified music in the Nambour special entertainment precinct you may need a permit under Local Law No 1 (Administration) 2011

    Visit the operation of an amplified music venue within a special entertainment precinct page for more information.

  • Caravan parks and camping

    Council regulates accommodation (caravan) parks and camping grounds to ensure that they are maintained in a clean and hygienic condition and that they provide appropriate facilities. Complying with council's requirements will help provide a safe environment for your customers. Visit the Toolbox website for information on:

    • when you need an approval
    • how to apply
    • how to comply, and
    • other tools and resources.
  • Rental accommodation

    Council no longer regulates commercial/prescribed accommodation premises. However before starting a new business, you must consider the following requirements:

    • planning
    • building, and
    • plumbing.

    For more information visit the Toolbox website.

Sunshine Coast Council acknowledges the Sunshine Coast Country, home of the Kabi Kabi peoples and the Jinibara peoples, the Traditional Custodians, whose lands and waters we all now share.
We commit to working in partnership with the Traditional Custodians and the broader First Nations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) community to support self-determination through economic and community development.
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