Hi everyone! I haven't posted anything for quite a while... sorry Mike. I have been reading the messages though, and I must say I love reading about all the...
I have just returned from a week camping on the South Coast of NSW still think it is prettier than the North Coast. Stayed at some very nice camping spots but...
G'day Peter. I agree with you on the NSW South Coast. To find out about more out of the way camping places try asking in this news group: aus.cars.offroad Thos...
More on the map thing: The following is copied from Hema's Australian map site: South East New South Wales 1 875992 33 2 ZERSOU01 1:600 000 $7.95 This map...
G'day Ray, sorry I can't help you with that. Never had any need for a service in Broome. Do you subscripe to any news groups? If so then try asking here:...
G'Day, Try Broome Toyota (they will look after a Nissan!). I used to find them very helpful. Sinju Motors is an alternative (they also used to have the...
Hi Mike & all: In late June I'm off to Goog's Track again. I liked it a lot the last time, and kinda rushed over it. So I'm going back, this time to smell...
G'day Bernd. We watched the Eclipse from Noerth-East of Lyndhurst. It's been a long time since I did the Goog's Track but take a look here, there is some...
http://www.abc.net.au/news/newsitems/s846461.htm Many years ago I did climb Uluru. It was long before the area was handed back to the traditional owners and...
... I agree with "make your own decision," Mike - and good on you for leaving that open. The first time I was there, in 1998, we were given a lot of polite,...
Hi, thinking about Uluru and the reasons for people to decide on climbing or NOT climbing. It made me think and the reason for me and most of the people on my ...
Hi y'all: I was at Uluru about 2.5 years ago, and a couple of times before that. Each time I climbed it. A fairly easy thing to do. I've been to that...
Hi everyone! Was chatting to Mike a minute ago and he asked me to respond to the article about Uluru. I was on the EWE 2001 and it was the first time for me to...
G'day all, When we went to Australia in 1986, we went to Ayers Rock. Uluru was just a funny alternative name for it, then. One morning, we set out to climb the...
This is an interesting discussion. I believe in freedom of choice... but I also believe you should respect different peoples cultures. Spiritual places are...
Intending visitors from overseas should be aware that "G'day mate!" is always pronounced "G'deye mite!" or perhaps "G'die mite!". Indeed, the overall/general...
G'day.... Yes, an interesting discussion indeed. I have been thinking HOW to say what I want to say about this. And I am thinking in an other language, that...
Thanks Cees and to all who have responded to this subject. It would be very interesting to hear about the feelings of more of our members on this subject. ...
OK, I will stick my neck out, I live in Australia and I have seen land being given back to the 'traditional Owners" etc. And I believe that they don't take an...
I agree with Stefan, I've heard similar stories from Aussie friends. In 2001 I did climb Uluru, but only half way due to problems with my back. It was a great...
Hi Stefan, I totally agree with you about some of the Abor. they are similar to the Navajo Indians that I taught for 6 yrs. I lived on their reservation and...
Hello Group, hi Mike If I am in Australia or in any other foreign country I am a guest there - so for me it's clear that I will respect the wishes of my hosts....
This has to do with our general "respect" discussion about climbing Uluru. Many parts of Central Australia require travel permits. These are granted by...
Hmmm... Something Frieda said struck a chord with me. Uluru is sacred to the aborigines and we're asked to respect it. But as I drive around Central...
Hi redcentre members, I will be at Uluru in July. I have not decided whether I'll climb it depends on the inf, I get and the reasons for not climbing. When I ...
