Mt Warning In Limbo

Mt Warning continues to live in limbo with bushwalkers continuing to be banned from accessing not only the summit but the entire park. It's increasingly obvious that NPWS have no intention to act in accordance with their ACT and consult with all the relevant stakeholders. It seems they will effectively close the Park in the coming months.

It was opened on Saturday August 3 1929, the thoughts of the officials then firmly with preservation of the area for future generations:

"He (Alderman Black) urged the boys and girls to remember the park was theirs and that each could be a trustee in his or her own little way. The park was a memorial to the beauty of nature."

Mr Budd MLA: "The opening of the park was an historical occasion, for the area would be a haven for all time, and would be famous for years to come as a tourist resort."

Mr Boyce said: "So this gorgeous and beautiful spot is to be dedicated to the people forever.

One wonders what fine words NPWS bureaucrats will use should they rudely shut the gate on the public? How could anyone be proud to lock the gate on awe and wonder?

I did a 5-minute interview with Channel 7 Gold Coast. One of the main points I made was that there are more than one indigenous view about climbing and NPWS had only considered the views of pone group in its rush to ban public access. Unfortunately, this didn't make the cut.... https://twitter.com/i/status/1540977820918132736

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