Bushwalk Australia

Once again we are being let down/screwed by the powers that be. The very affordable green mountain campsites is in the process of being sold off/tendered out, by the qld government . Get in quick everybody, the relaxed comfortable atmosphere, where wildlife abounds,beautiful sunsets, walking tracks at your door, hot showers and is accessible to all at only $5.60 per person per night (cheaper for children) is going to be turned into a commercial venture where who knows what will happen to it. Probably cabins and safari tents at $100 plus a night( like the other side of the mountain) certainly not for the likes of me. Another place I have been going for over 25 years that just won't be the same anymore. Sometimes things just suck SOOOOO much

Is the old 'Lone' Pine still there (or has that gone also)?

weighty walker wrote: ...The very affordable green mountain campsites is in the process of being sold off/tendered out, by the qld government...

Do you have a link to a website or more information that confirms this news? I had a quick look online and couldn't find anything about this.

Edit: no need weighty walker, I dug a little further and came up with this directly from the government site -> http://www.nprsr.qld.gov.au/tourism/eco ... s-eoi.html
Looks like Stage 1: Invitation for expressions of interest are now closed....
This is not good...

Hi Nungulba I think the old pine tree was struck by lightning many years ago , if I remember correctly. I will have to reread Peter O'Reillys book I'm sure he talks about it

I agree Pteropus, why do good things/places always have to be commercialized. The best thing about the campgrounds is everyone can afford it. The wonderful rainforest is able to be enjoyed by all, for a couple of days or a week or 2. I also like to walk over on my own from Binna burra and spend a few days doing day walks or remote campsites from green mountains as it's so affordable. I can spend a week up there easy.

I hope the Great walk camp ground will remain.