Friday, May 15, 2009 at 12:32
It is suggested that visitors don't climb
the rock out of respect for 'cultural reasons' whatever that means.
Well let me educate you,
The rock as a whole is not considered a sacred site, however there are areas of
the rock that are, There is no direct cultural reason why you can't climb
the rock, In Aboriginal culture they feel responsible for anyone being hurt or worse on their land, so Traditional owners feel that with all the people that have been hurt or killed climbing
the rock it would be best to restrict access to it on days were it could become a danger for people to climb it, or suggest for your own safety you don't climb it at all.
It is there way of protecting the foolish from them selves, so if you want to and are more than capable of climbing it then go and climb it, if you aren't then respect the way the traditional owners would feel if you get hurt or worse.
I have been there twice and not climbed it yet my reason is I will do one day, probably when the
young bloke is a bit older.
Cheers Steve.
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