Tooloom Falls NSW - is there actually a camping fee or is it a scam??

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Tooloom Falls NSW - is there actually a camping fee or is it a scam?

I was there a few weeks ago when a individual arrived in a red vn, barely dressed and started extorting a "camping fee" out of the campers...

He made threats of violence to Ray and Ann who bravely stood thier ground and the whole matter was later reported to police at Urbanville...

does anyone know if there is actually a fee payable for staying at Tooloom falls??
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Reply By: dazza62 - Monday, Nov 08, 2010 at 21:12

Monday, Nov 08, 2010 at 21:12
This may explain it

Githabul Indigenous Land Use Agreement and Determination of Native Title

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Reply By: Member - Tezza Qld - Monday, Nov 08, 2010 at 21:18

Monday, Nov 08, 2010 at 21:18
Camping at Tooloom Falls has always been free.
They even put in a new toilet block last year but I just checked with a mate who lives in Urbanville, as far as he knows there has never been a camping fee charged. Sounds like some goose having a go at you.
Would have liked to see his official receipt book.

Cheers Teza
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Reply By: Rangiephil - Monday, Nov 08, 2010 at 21:20

Monday, Nov 08, 2010 at 21:20
So it's a scam by an individual who considers title rights to be his right to make money then?
Regards Philip A
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Follow Up By: dazza62 - Monday, Nov 08, 2010 at 21:22

Monday, Nov 08, 2010 at 21:22
Your words Phil - not mine!!!
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Reply By: Member - barbara M (NSW) - Monday, Nov 08, 2010 at 21:21

Monday, Nov 08, 2010 at 21:21
HI Roberttbruce,
We have stayed there a few times and never have paid a fee at all and never been approached, there have been times when we have talked to rangers and nothing has been mentioned. i hope not as it is a great place to camp
Barb
PS Do you have a good scottish name to go with Roberttbruce
mclachanclan barb
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Reply By: chisel - Monday, Nov 08, 2010 at 22:01

Monday, Nov 08, 2010 at 22:01
There was a clear sign when we were there very recently, saying there was no fee for camping there.
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Reply By: roberttbruce - Monday, Nov 08, 2010 at 22:22

Monday, Nov 08, 2010 at 22:22
hi all, thanks for the replys...

daz - he showed me a Land Tittles act from 1895ish

and yep Dez he was having a go but apparently... the local mechanic at urbenville was beat up by five of a mob and there was an attempt to burn down the Urbanv' hotel a few months earlier... so the threats where taken somewhat seriously...

the funny thing was he pulled in close to me at first, probably because i was the most vunerable being not a large person and travelling alone but when he saw my bluey parked he about faced and started on the other campers, there is some benefits travelling with a dog...

Tez, he did get around to visiting me but i was last.... Because of the dog he asked if it was ok to approach. In the future my reply will be the dog is fine along as she can see a reciept book and parks emblem...lol...

Yes Barb, it is a beautifull place to stay...but unfortunatly i dont have a pure scotish surname .. and aparently, after my dad has died, it has been revealed there is some dutch in me as well...

the pity of it all is both my parents are white but i am also one of "the stolen generation" and also one "the forgotten generation". I have a lot empathy for the indigenous plights but i have no respect for individuals that approach me high on petrol or crome...

PS everyone......... there is a new camp ground over the falls and down the side of the forestry where one can stay for up to 30 days...
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Reply By: Wilko - Tuesday, Nov 09, 2010 at 07:26

Tuesday, Nov 09, 2010 at 07:26
Hi Roberttbruce,

Dont pay it stand your ground, I had a similiar experience 2 years ago and it almost came to blows but call the cops and dont give in.

These people are thugs, scum and leechs on society. To bad culling them would be illegal.

Cheers Wilko
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Reply By: roberttbruce - Tuesday, Nov 09, 2010 at 18:24

Tuesday, Nov 09, 2010 at 18:24
Wilco, we can't cull the poor, where would the wealthy get their transplants from!
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