By JONATHON HOWARD
NUDIST retreat owner Rainer Muekenberger said his adult party went “extremely well” last weekend, but remained worried that his finacial situation will be hampered by the need for a functions licence.
Mr Muekenberger owns Noosa Edge Nudist Retreat in Doonan and has operated his dual cottage B&B for the past three years.
But a complaint, which Mr Muekenberger believes came from Brisbane, has flagged his business as hosting swinger parties up to twice a month.
The complaint was lodged with Noosa Council, who allowed the swingers party to go ahead last weekend, but insisted that Mr Muekenberger would require a $16,000 functions licence to continue adult parties in the future.
“The party went extremely well, we had very nice couples who were very grateful and thanked me for being a perfect host,” he said.
“None of the party-goers could understand what the council was on about and made many suggestions about how to overcome this problem (which really should not exist in the first place).
“I made sure that the music was turned down by 11pm and turned completely off a little bit later.”
Mr Muekenberger said he was now appealing to his neighbours to sign a petition in support of his business.
“I myself tried to be a friendly neighbour to ensure a good community atmosphere. It has nothing to do with commercial activities,” he said.
The matter was ongoing.
