Moondog55 wrote:Somebody in government isn't thinking this through properly.
Well nothing new there.
crollsurf wrote:Moondog55 wrote:Somebody in government isn't thinking this through properly.
Well nothing new there.
And this is what I find incredible. It's obvious that the Govt had no plan in place for such an event! It's culpable and stunningly irresponsible.
Biggles wrote:A far more worrying development now is that kids are contracting COVID-19 — something that was not front and centre on the radar only a few days back with all sorts of theories going around.
jonnosan wrote:NSW National Park has just banned all camping effective effective Friday March 27. At this stage it looks like the parks remain open for daywalks (excluding all the bushfire affected areas of course) but that may change soon enoiugh.
Nuts wrote:Critical Alert
Closed area: All parks and reserves closed
From 26/3/2020, last reviewed 26/3/2020
Following advice from the Tasmania Department of Health and Tasmanian Government that our community should limit unnecessary travel during the COVID-19 pandemic, the PWS has closed all national parks, reserves and campgrounds until further notice.
The PWS is calling on Tasmanian’s to support the national effort to limit the spread of COVID-19 and stay home during this time.
From midnight Thursday 26 March, PWS is temporarily closing all national parks, reserves, campgrounds and facilities to recreational and tourism use. This means that all day walks, mountain biking, fishing and tours will not be permitted. Washrooms, day use facilities, showers and visitor centres are closed until further notice.
Moondog55 wrote:Maybe I'll start dragging the small tyres around the block? After I get the housework done. Even a trip around the block once is damned hard work, even more so if I simulate a winter trip and pack 20kg into the rucksack at the same time [ I'll work up to that gradually perhaps] but no travelling for us except for essential trips to get fresh vegetables and dairy. No travel might be the best thing any and all of us can do during this crisis. DIY projects abound.
Warin wrote:Tasmanian parks closed, including day walks, fishing, MTBs and tours.
wayno wrote:NZ have closed National parks to the public.
advice is not to go hiking at all.
driving for anything other than essential reasons is banned.
police are stopping and questioning people.
you have to take exercise from where you live...
boronia wrote:I wonder what they consider "right by your home" to be? No driving, or a short drive? Not specific.
boronia wrote: People will still be walking on the streets for exercise which is surely more high risk than walking a bush track within a short vicinity (saw 15 minute drive max) from home. It's not just National Parks anyway. Lots of other bush around. Idiots will be out in force in state forests etc as authorities can not cover these areas at the best of times.
boronia wrote:wayno wrote:NZ have closed National parks to the public.
advice is not to go hiking at all.
driving for anything other than essential reasons is banned.
police are stopping and questioning people.
you have to take exercise from where you live...
The official website says "Right now that is means DOC facilities and offices are closed, and tracks and national parks are out of bounds unless they are right by your home."
https://www.doc.govt.nz/news/issues/covid-19/
I wonder what they consider "right by your home" to be? No driving, or a short drive? Not specific.
If we get to such a stage I hope they are more clear on this. People will still be walking on the streets for exercise which is surely more high risk than walking a bush track within a short vicinity (saw 15 minute drive max) from home. It's not just National Parks anyway. Lots of other bush around. Idiots will be out in force in state forests etc as authorities can not cover these areas at the best of times.
Moondog55 wrote:So what have I been getting in my emails? What have I been bombarded with on Facebook?
Lots of advertising for camping and walking gear and messages to "Get out there" and take advantage of the reduced prices on the Easter sales WT *$&#???
But the stupidity isn't a crime yet,
Warin wrote:boronia wrote:I wonder what they consider "right by your home" to be? No driving, or a short drive? Not specific.
Kiwi English? No driving. "Right by your home" - adjacent to your home, not a block away.
boronia wrote:Moondog55 wrote:So what have I been getting in my emails? What have I been bombarded with on Facebook?
Lots of advertising for camping and walking gear and messages to "Get out there" and take advantage of the reduced prices on the Easter sales WT *$&#???
But the stupidity isn't a crime yet,
Stocking up for later? With all the retailers moving to online only now it's their only way of continuing to make an income
Moondog55 wrote:So what have I been getting in my emails? What have I been bombarded with on Facebook?
Lots of advertising for camping and walking gear and messages to "Get out there" and take advantage of the reduced prices on the Easter sales WT *$&#???
But the stupidity isn't a crime yet,
Moondog55 wrote:boronia wrote:Moondog55 wrote:So what have I been getting in my emails? What have I been bombarded with on Facebook?
Lots of advertising for camping and walking gear and messages to "Get out there" and take advantage of the reduced prices on the Easter sales WT *$&#???
But the stupidity isn't a crime yet,
Stocking up for later? With all the retailers moving to online only now it's their only way of continuing to make an income
Maybe but why bother to mention camping at all in this climate?
I know that margins were tight and the industry as a whole isn't all that profitable. But it gives people the idea that camping a good idea. Camping is a great idea but just not here not now.
Social distancing around here is a joke. I am afraid half the population either don't really care or they think it's a beat-up. I did think it was a beat-up myself until just recently but I now take it very seriously
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