The days of camping overnight on the Gold Coast's Spit could soon be over as the city council seeks new powers to move the trespassers on. In a response to the Bulletin questions on the matter yesterday, a Gold Coast City Council spokeswoman said it had not received any complaints of illegal camping in the area. Page Menu Camping. GOLD Coasters be warned – dumping your rubbish and unwanted household items on the footpath outside your home is illegal. Report illegal camping. No fees apply.For changes to your business or contact information, modifying your operation or requesting a change to conditions of approval, you will need to submit an amendment application. Camping areas are indicated Camping grounds and caravan parks are indicated on information boards on major roadways into and leaving Gold Coast City. No fees apply.Camping area licences are renewed annually (with the exception of temporary licences (e.g. Take time to stop and find a suitable place to stay or contact Gold Coast Tourist Parks on 1800 444 474. To report illegal mooring or use of City ... Motorbikes in parks and reserves. The land owner must be aware of the application and have granted their consent. issued for the duration of a special event and owner-builder camping area licences)) and are valid until 31 August each year. It's our aim to provide compliance requirements to assist in providing a safe environment to users.It is illegal to sleep overnight in a public place within the City including in a tent, motor vehicle or otherwise. Gold Coast City Council regulations prohibit people from sleeping in their vehicle in all public areas.
It is also illegal to set up tents or caravans (and the like), on private property such as vacant land, private lawns or commercial premises, for the purpose of sleeping overnight. It is illegal to ride motorbikes or drive other vehicles in all Gold Coast parks and reserves. But Waterways Authority chief executive Hal Morris has told the Gold Coast Bulletin that the area is not equipped for campers. Animals and Pets. This site uses Javascript. Please enable Javascript to to take full advantage of this site's functionality.The City understands the impact the COVID-19 restrictions have had on your business and recognises the contribution that you have made in helping manage COVID-19 for our community by following relevant health directions.The City’s Environmental Health Officers will be available to assist and support you in re-opening your camping area or caravan park.City of Gold Coast regulates caravan parks and camping areas to ensure that appropriate and adequate facilities are provided and that they are kept in a clean and hygienic condition. This site uses Javascript. It's our aim to provide compliance requirements to assist in providing a safe environment to users. Written search reports are created by generating and extracting specific data relevant to a particular property from our property systems and are accurate at the time of data extraction. However, this excludes the temporary erection of a tent on premises, at an occupied dwelling, for the sole purpose of allowing a child to camp overnight in the tent.The City provides caravan parks and camping areas that are kept in a clean and hygienic condition, with appropriate and safe facilities for this purpose.Select from the drop-down headings below for more information.A licence is required for use of an area of land for the following types of accommodation:Before submitting your application, you should ensure the site has the appropriate Once the above has been obtained, complete and submit a camping area licence application.
You may apply for a full planning and development certificate (fees apply). We will contact you if additional information is required to process your application.If you are taking over an existing licensed camping area, the current licence holder may apply to transfer the approval. Our officers ensure public facilities and barbecues in our high usage parks and foreshores are cleaned daily. Illegal camping However, this excludes the temporary erection of a tent on premises, at an occupied dwelling, for the sole purpose of allowing a child to camp overnight in the tent.To report illegal camping, please use the online form below.To report illegal mooring or use of City jetties, pontoons or boat ramps, please use the online form below.It is illegal to ride motorbikes or drive other vehicles in all Gold Coast parks and reserves.Find more information, including who to report such activity to, on our Use this form to apply for tree removal on public land.