As it was, or were, or ,-----Infrastructure, payment to the pollies

Bridgee · Senior Member

RE: As it was, or were, or ,-----Infrastructure, payment to the pollies

Wombat 280 · Guru

They are only National Parks in name nothing National about their running or organization.

The way it is going here in NSW we will be lucky if there are any parks left to access in 12 months if the Dark Greens get their way. Every day there are more and more lock outs or closed access routes.

In NSW they have become good places for feral animals and bush fires.

Cruising Granny · Guru

As I travel around our "free" land, I too am getting peeved by the charges inflicted on those who choose to enjoy special features.
In 2007 the Monkey Mia charge was $7 for a 24hr car park ticket. Guests of the resort/caravan park acces the beach for free. There is no guarantee the dolphins will be there for any feeds. the rangers who supervise the feediing say the dolphins are usually there for the first morning feed, but they are not always there during the day.
Therre is a similar attraction at Bunbury which is much cheaper, and the likelyhood of seeing dolphins is much higher.
It cost me, a pensioner $14 to enter the butterfly house at Kuranda in the rainforest west of Cairns. For my money I joined a group which was escorted by a guide who told of the feeding and mating habits of butterfiles, and then guided the group out of the complex to make way for the next group. There was no facility for sitting to enjoy the beauty and the atmosphere. The other attractions in Kuranda also cost $15 per head, and $14 concession. Woop, woop!
Many parks in Qld don't provide rubbish bins. Visitors are encouraged to take their rubbish with them. And the loos are "eco-bio" loos. Less maintenance, and Rangers' valuable time. Some parks are therefore not user-friendly. It does pay to do your homework on these things to choose where you get the most for your money.
Thanks to everyone for the hint to obtain park passes before arriving. I'll certainly make sure I'm prepared.
Cheers Granny

-- Edited by Cruising Granny at 22:30, 2009-01-13

Basil Faulty · Guru

Cruising Granny wrote:

As I travel around our "free" land, I too am getting peeved by the charges inflicted on those who choose to enjoy special features.
In 2007 the Monkey Mia charge was $7 for a 24hr car park ticket. Guests of the resort/caravan park acces the beach for free. There is no guarantee the dolphins will be there for any feeds. the rangers who supervise the feediing say the dolphins are usually there for the first morning feed, but they are not always there during the day.
Therre is a similar attraction at Bunbury which is much cheaper, and the likelyhood of seeing dolphins is much higher.
It cost me, a pensioner $14 to enter the butterfly house at Kuranda in the rainforest west of Cairns. For my money I joined a group which was escorted by a guide who told of the feeding and mating habits of butterfiles, and then guided the group out of the complex to make way for the next group. There was no facility for sitting to enjoy the beauty and the atmosphere. The other attractions in Kuranda also cost $15 per head, and $14 concession. Woop, woop!
Many parks in Qld don't provide rubbish bins. Visitors are encouraged to take their rubbish with them. And the loos are "eco-bio" loos. Less maintenance, and Rangers' valuable time. Some parks are therefore not user-friendly. It does pay to do your homework on these things to choose where you get the most for your money.
Thanks to everyone for the hint to obtain park passes before arriving. I'll certainly make sure I'm prepared.
Cheers Granny

-- Edited by Cruising Granny at 22:30, 2009-01-13

Where have Ya been Granny, I miss your incisive wit and charm.... Yep I too think KURANDA is the "ripp off totale" . Thanks for the tip off re the dolphins, I'll try Bunbury when over that way...