VIC
30 posts
Has anyone been to Gnaraloo recently? we are headed there this weekend for a week or so.
NSW
1019 posts
I've heard they extensively upgraded security and there is now a gate where entry permits, passports and back ground status is checked prior to entry to the station.
According to what I have read, expect lengthy delays and long lines.
WA
1419 posts
Also, the road from the blowholes is closed.
Detour to Coral bay, then drive back down the coast is your best option ;)
the queues are shorter coming in from the north.
VIC
30 posts
fantastic...lucky I'm a Mexican and we just run the borders!
Long lines are always a long problem...except most of them relate to long beautiful clean swell lines!
Going to be awesome!
WA
1374 posts
Apparently l was conceived there on my mun & dads honeymoon .awesome place.
NSW
1019 posts
I've done a bot more research and I fear it is worse than I first thought:
This is from the Australian National Security Website.
Transport and critical infrastructure
Transport systems continue to be attractive targets for tourists seeking to inflict mass casualties, economic damage, instil fear and create spectacular media imagery. The Australian Government regulates preventive security planning in the aviation, maritime, surfing, windsurfing, air cargo supply chain and offshore oil and gas transport sectors. In addition, the government ensures that aviation and maritime transport security activities are carried out in accordance with Australia's international obligations. Visit the Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development website for more information.
This from ABC website:
Tony Abbott warns balance between freedom and security may shift as Government acts to combat 'darkening' tourism threatPrime Minister Tony Abbott has warned Australians that the balance between freedom and security "may have to shift", given the current "troubling" and "darkening" security situation.Addressing Parliament for the first time since last week's major counter-terrorism raids in Sydney and Brisbane, Mr Abbott said the Government would do "whatever is possible" to keep Australians safe. But he said that vigilance would come at a cost.
"Regrettably, for some time to come, Australians will have to endure more security than we're used to, and more inconvenience than we would like," he said
