Generators in NSW National Parks..

The same with Pandanus up on the Cape, Dennis. But luckily they have more room and people can find an isolated place for the extra quiet camping at a reunion or gathering.

In National Parks not a hassle but it would be nice to have some peace and quiet of a night time. So a limit would be nice. But not on a noise/ too loud basis. Of course all rangers carry decibel meters. NOT! How loud does a dripping tap have to be to let you sleep at 2AM?????

Does the number 5714296 mean anything. I have 2785004 myself. Different mob though I noticed.

Phil

Hi Phil,
216131 here (yes- a volunteer).
2 Sig Regt/ 1 LSF

This is OT but to hell with it. 110/104/5/133/127 and lots of quiet places and 1 sig regt. Nasho with RAEME (2yrs) then regular with RASIGS (18yrs). 20 years to the second.

I knew the name was familiar.

Hi

Phil

Hi Phil and Wombat
Yep that’s me 5741296 a Nasho 2RAR 1967 to 1968 – I see you 2 guys were regulars – though I won’t hold that against you. If you ever get over to WA in the first week in November go to Bruce Rock.
It has the Back to the Bush Reunion – I think it’s the biggest gathering of Vets in Australia.
Civilians and non-vets aren’t excluded – Lots of activities, Street Marches, Stalls, Bands, a couple of free barbecues – camping fees are $7 ahead/day.
For info email exo@brucerock.wa.gov.au or if you go along email me dennis.ellery@yahoo.com.au and I will keep an eye out for you.

Will do Dennis.

Wombat is that a nick name from Watsonia? We better not go too far. David and his cronies will kill us.

Phil (my las on this)

Yea,,thanks Col. I'll need it when the Sun stops shining !!

74db that’s screaming along - not many would get that high - can’t be a Honda or a Yamaha

Hi Dennis,
74db is as loud as a person talking. A db metre at 7 meters will register 74db when you talk normally. Noise pollution is more than 78db after 10 minutes and then you require hearing protection. If anyone wants to run a generator near me for more than 10 minutes then I will ask them to supply me with ear muffs.
Andy
PS I think a Honda runs at 73db, you should be able to cheek on the label.

Only if you stick the exhaust in your ear - if you get that close you will be up for tresspass

Frank, I had a look at the NPWS site too. If you look at the info for specific campgrounds some do say that generators are not permitted (assuming the website is up-to-date). For other campgrounds there is no mention as to whether permitted or not. Seems as though there is no general rule about generators for NSW NPs.

We have seen notices in various camping areas around the country indicating that generators are permitted unless they are "too loud". That is IMHO a recipe for conflict - who decides what is "too loud". There really does need to be some objective standard such as allowable between certain times. Who carries an decibel counter in their camping kit - and surely any dB figure would have to be measured at some nominated distance?

Cheers,

Val

Yes, Val, "too loud"is a useless standard, a recipe for conflict as you say.

I think the decibels that other administrations are referring to would be placarded decibels, not measured. I think it's pretty clear what kind of generator they're aiming at to be allowable, without mentioning brand names.

In any case policing would only commence on receipt of a complaint, by which time your peacefull sojurn has already been destroyed.

I don't think this is a good move because too many people will abuse it and too many loopholes. But I suspect we are considering closing the stable door after the horse has bolted. It may well be a done deal, good or bad.

Cheers

I've got an app for decibels on my IPhone. Now it's just a matter of, how far away do'es the reading have to be taken ? Simple answer could be "during daylight hours" no mistake in that description, sunset today is ?7.35pm.