Go Noosa gets going and better
Published on 22 August 2025
Councillors have endorsed this year’s Go Noosa program which takes an integrated, multi-action approach to making it easier to move about Noosa.
Funded by Noosa’s Sustainable Transport Levy, Go Noosa encourages a shift towards free or low-cost options such as the buses, $2 taxis, plus cycling and walking.
The program aims to ease congestion at busy times, make travel safer and easier while preventing Noosa from being over-built with heavy transport infrastructure. As our community grows, it remains an important way to deliver accessible transport options.
Taxi transport costing $2 and $1 for residents from across the shire aged over 60 or living at Boreen Point remain part of this year’s Go Noosa transport program and the free Go Noosa Holiday Bus Route 065 will return this Christmas.
Up to 2,500 people per day boarded the free Noosa Loop Bus last Christmas, and as many as 1,500 per day during Easter.
“As well as recording strong patronage, 84% of Loop Bus passengers surveyed said they were highly satisfied with the service,” Mayor Frank Wilkie said.
“The Loop Bus is so popular we’re investigating how it could be expanded and improved whether that’s connecting to major attractions like the national parks, strengthening Hinterland links, or improving connectivity across the whole shire.”
Infrastructure Services Director Shaun Walsh said the Loop Bus accounted for 40 per cent of all bus travel during last year’s holiday periods.
“We’re also investigating potential priority bus lanes to make bus travel more efficient, which has been part of our transport strategy since 2017,” he said.
“Last year the Main Beach drop-off zone improved traffic flow and enhanced pedestrian and emergency vehicle access in and around Hastings Street, so it will return this Christmas,” Mr Walsh said.
Paid parking in Noosa Heads Lions Park will also continue this Christmas while its long-term future is determined through the Destination Management Plan.
The Mayor said encouraging more people to park on the outskirts of town and catch the Loop Bus will be a focus this year.
“With better park-and-ride uptake, we can further reduce congestion in and around Hastings Street, so we’ll be promoting this travel option widely in 2025–26.”
Mr Walsh said Go Noosa’s success is backed by both data and community feedback.
“We’re developing more rigorous key performance indicators to measure the program’s impact, including modal shift, user satisfaction, and cost-effectiveness.”
Find out more at noosa.qld.gov.au/Community/Transport-and-roads/Go-Noosa-Transport
Noosa Council Mayor Frank Wilkie on the Go Noosa travel program: