Thread: The Banning of Climbing Uluru (Ayers Rock) - thoughts on this article?

Originally Posted by DiscoMick

White invaders forced their culture onto the indigenous.

Do 2 wrongs make it right Mick

They're not forcing anything onto us. We want to visit their land, so we have to respect their wishes as owners if we want them to do us a favour and let us visit. Otherwise, they can just shut the gate and tell us all to bugger off.

Well... just got back from visiting the rock and wow... what a line up of people to climb the rock!!! We had the chance b4 we left and we took it and I'm glad I did... it was fantastic!!! It will be a shame to close it and I still think its more of a political move than a Traditional Owner request... Time will tell if closing it will have an effect but seeing the crowds, I reckon it will

Originally Posted by Robmacca

Well... just got back from visiting the rock and wow... what a line up of people to climb the rock!!! We had the chance b4 we left and we took it and I'm glad I did... it was fantastic!!! It will be a shame to close it and I still think its more of a political move than a Traditional Owner request... Time will tell if closing it will have an effect but seeing the crowds, I reckon it will

Agree 100%
I climbed it when I was in my fifties, couldn't do it now, but it was one of the best things I've ever done, and something that my wife & I will remember for the rest of our lives.
I can remember (& still see it in my mind) standing at the top, looking around the incredible 360 degree view, seeing the Olgas in the distance, through the red mist, & wondering at the great country we live in,...You probably felt the same way.
Many of my friends have climbed, I don't know anyone, who's actually climbed it, who feels any different.
Consequently I would advise anyone, who is even just thinking about it, just do it, I guarantee that it will be one of the best experiences of your life, and one that you will remember forever. My memory is not too flash, but I'll never forget.
One thing I would say, is that when we climbed, there weren't that many people about, so we had a bit of solitude, so if you can find a time when there are fewer climbers, (is that possible now?), that's when I'd be doing it.
Best make up your mind quickly,'cause you ain't got much time.
Pickles.

Indigenous elder calls for closure of Aboriginal tourist attractions pending better deal for traditional owners - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

You can see where this is heading.

Yes, it's pretty clear.

Originally Posted by DiscoMick

Yes, it's pretty clear.

G'Day Disco, I'm dumb!!!....so what is "pretty clear"?
Pickles.