whats in a name

Submitted: Saturday, Apr 14, 2007 at 20:13
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a play with words, i was checking places out along the beach in SA last weekend for future van spots when i came across a caravan park ( a council run park) with a sign out the front that said caravan and camping park. Now to my way of thinking, when in this council area where signs say no camping,it would still be legal to pull up in the van and stay the night. what do you think?
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Reply By: Max - Sydney - Saturday, Apr 14, 2007 at 20:23

Saturday, Apr 14, 2007 at 20:23
Well good luck!

One time I tried splitting hairs in a "State Forest" on Blackdown Tableland. The NP camp ground was full up and our guide book said that you can camp anywhere in a State Forest.

When i told the Ranger he simply said that the book was wrong. Would I please write to National parks in Brisbane and tell them?

However he got on the two way and found there was a cancellation at the camp ground so we got a site anyway. Probably wouldn't have if I'd pursued the argument about what the directory says!

Max

ps never wrote to National Parks - figured i knew what would happen to the letter.
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Reply By: DIO - Saturday, Apr 14, 2007 at 20:23

Saturday, Apr 14, 2007 at 20:23
If the sign indicates No Camping I guess that's just what it means. Prett plain and clear to me. Why not camp there and see if/how the Council reacts !
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Reply By: Brew69(SA) - Saturday, Apr 14, 2007 at 20:28

Saturday, Apr 14, 2007 at 20:28
Ok. Extra tired driver who can not drive any further. No money for camping fees so sets up camp in a supposed no camping area. Whats the story??? Continue driving and kill others on the road???????????? Surely common sense prevails????
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Follow Up By: chips59 - Saturday, Apr 14, 2007 at 21:04

Saturday, Apr 14, 2007 at 21:04
i think you missed my point, if the council distinguishes between camping and caravaning at there caravan park then the sign saying no camping should not apply to caravans.
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Reply By: Member - cliff J (VIC) - Saturday, Apr 14, 2007 at 21:02

Saturday, Apr 14, 2007 at 21:02
HI THERE
CAN SOMEBODY TELL ME THE DIFERENCE BETWEEN NO CAMPING OR PARKING OVER NIGHT FOR WHICH IN MY MIND IT IS NOT CAMPING
CHEERS TO ALL THOSE PEOPLE THAT LIKE FREE STOPS
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Reply By: Rytrac - Saturday, Apr 14, 2007 at 21:13

Saturday, Apr 14, 2007 at 21:13
Was the sign back the front?
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Follow Up By: chips59 - Saturday, Apr 14, 2007 at 21:19

Saturday, Apr 14, 2007 at 21:19
please explain
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Reply By: Crackles - Sunday, Apr 15, 2007 at 19:52

Sunday, Apr 15, 2007 at 19:52
That would be an interesting argument to witness chips. "I'm not camping Mr council man, I'm caravaning" No doubt you'd get the same responce no matter what. "Move on or I'll get you towed" :-))
Cheers Craig.......
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