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Boroma577


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jimricho wrote:
Not pet friendly tho.....unless it has changed in recent times.

 Without taking sides on this I can understand the trust's reasoning, given the abundant wildlife there.


 I was not commenting in order to start a debate Jim, I was simply advising of this restriction for anyone who might travel with their canine family.

And just as a matter of interest....would you like to see the wildlife in my back yard and yes I do have dogs.

And I reiterate......I do not want to start a debate on the subject.



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whiteman wrote:

Jimricho....not wishes to get into a scap over this with you, but have been there a number of times over the years, had coffee in the Visitor Centre and up until this last visit had never seen or been asked for a fee as a day visitor.

Camping fess have applied and no problems with that.....I guess it is like others have said, you drive a long way to get there, the expectations of a nice spot under a gum tree for lunch etc are shattered with the point of entry nonsense...........can`t really see the point of a letter to the local paper, but have already pressed a button with our local mamber of parliament and would encourage others who are also outraged to follow the same course of action.

NPWS have been a law unto themselves over many years and the best way of making changes is via the government we put there to make those changes.

 We went out there the day after you left Inverell and we pulled up at the gate and the wanted an entry fee just to go in for a picnic, they did not tell us that we could go in for free without the car, anyway it would be too far to lug all your gear anyway



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As indicated previously I`ve written tomy local NSW State Member of Parliament about the situation, received a quick response from him acknowledging my complaint and is seeking a reply from the Minister.

Needless to say I`ll be very interested in the response and will share when available......for those of us who reside in NSW would strongly suggest you contact your local member and have a whinge, if there is enough heat bought to bear on the new government they will listern.



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 I too am interested in what response they give you whiteman.



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