Thread: Climbing Uluru to be banned from 2019

Originally Posted by gusthedog

I feel the same way about Christianity.

Well quite, it's no less believable than the bloke who parted the seas or the other one who turned water into wine and then came back to life after three days in a cave.

I don't hold any truck with any religion but I'll respect other people's right to practise them.

Originally Posted by gusthedog

I feel the same way about Christianity.

as do I.

The Government decided that the rock belonged to the traditional owners along with other large swathes of land around the country so it is theirs to do what they wish with.
If anyone has a problem with this then they need to address their concerns to the Government.

Originally Posted by trout1105

The Government decided that the rock belonged to the traditional owners along with other large swathes of land around the country so it is theirs to do what they wish with.
If anyone has a problem with this then they need to address their concerns to the Government.

thats the crux of the problem yes.

Originally Posted by Eevo

thats the crux of the problem yes.

Don't see why it's a problem. You can't actually walk all the way up to Stonehenge anymore but no one made a fuss about it. Plenty of religious sites you can visit as a tourist and you're asked to cover up or remove your shoes etc. Not sure why this is any different.

Originally Posted by trout1105

The Government decided that the rock belonged to the traditional owners along with other large swathes of land around the country so it is theirs to do what they wish with.
If anyone has a problem with this then they need to address their concerns to the Government.

The courts have said that traditional owners always owned it - no government "decided" that ....

Originally Posted by rijidij

We did the base walk, which was great, but standing on top of that rock was one of the most awesome experiences of all my travels. You can choose not to climb, but in my opinion you are missing out on something spectacular that you’ll never forget.

My thoughts exactly, I got "involved" the last time this subject was raised so most would know my views.
Yes, I've climbed it, and I would do so again, like you, I remember it well, particularly the view from the top, which was simply amazing.....so amazing that I cannot adequately describe it.
I did climb with respect, absolutely I did. And if I could climb it again, I would,...not fit enough now, that's for sure.
What I would support is that maybe some sort of "Guided Tour Climbs" could be arranged, where all aspects of climbing it could be explained, for which there would be a charge. For me, that would be even better, but like I said, I wouldn't be fit enough to climb now.
Pickles.

Originally Posted by 87County

The courts have said that traditional owners always owned it - no government "decided" that ....

The judiciary is a branch of the government though along with the executive and legislative branches so if it was decided at High or Federal Court level then it's a government decision.