28th October 2013, 01:08 AM
You all will be pulling your hair out with frustration watching this one.
43 sec: tow ball
51 sec: snatching off winch cable
2:33min: winch extension around a tree..
3:49min: again off a winch...
24th October 2013, 04:13 PM
Not sure if I missed this in the proposal but even with a yearly pass you will still need to book for the time you want to be there. Still means you need to plan ahead.
24th October 2013, 03:25 PM
I think it would be best to purchase a yearly Camping Pass if you go Camping regularly.
I would suggest that a Discount for Pensioners be given and I will be submitting that to Parks Vic
24th October 2013, 08:05 AM
That Link does not seem to work Darren
Try this one
http://www.depi.vic.gov.au/forestry-and-land-use/visiting-parks-and-forests/national-parks-camping-and-accommodation-fees
23rd October 2013, 12:28 PM
The idea of a "user pays" system makes me think along these lines:
Is it only bike riders that pay tax towards bike paths?
Is it only the tax from parents of kids that skate that goes towards skate...
23rd October 2013, 12:27 PM
Our NP group accommodation for the Cape Trip had to be booked online, nightmare to make changes when some dropped out. When we arrived at Kalpower they had double booked a couple of sites while...
23rd October 2013, 12:14 PM
Absolutely! No thought given to folk who travel long term or are permanently on the road. One of the real joys of travelling like that is the freedom it brings through day to day decisions about...
23rd October 2013, 10:18 AM
Not only the fees. I bet you have to book online, which is a flaming nightmare in itself. Every time I have tried to book a site for more than two days at Glenelg Lower NP it seems someone has...
23rd October 2013, 08:43 AM
Spoke to a friend who is a Ranger In Charge. He was aware of the internal discussions for a couple of years but found out today like the rest of us via the media. He will send me a copy when it is a...
23rd October 2013, 08:39 AM
They if they do change it won't be long before they revert back.. At $59 a night I'd be looking for a caravan park..
Another one agreeing with you guys..
The $15 a night we paid down Glenelg river...
23rd October 2013, 08:38 AM
Trouble is the acceptance of 'small fees, is exactly how it begins.
I just had a look at NSW national park campgrounds which appear to have a set of standard fees applying to most parks, but with...
23rd October 2013, 08:17 AM
23rd October 2013, 08:15 AM
I am trying to get a copy of the Proposal and will post on here when I obtain it.
11th October 2013, 05:05 PM
Good one MM, that's good sponsor citizenship.
11th October 2013, 12:18 PM
I was lucky enough to get to O'tooles, Merringtons etc just before the fires ... at least I got to see how beautiful it was ... and the bush huts were amazing.
I enjoyed Mt Tamboritha .. was shocked...