IT certainly was interesting sitting in on the workshop discussing the proposed changes to Eurobodalla tourism last Tuesday.
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What struck me was the passion with which everyone spoke about how they felt tourism should progress.
While there is disagreement over the visitation numbers and walk throughs at the centre, nobody can deny just how important tourism is to our local economy and community.
While council representatives were keen to get the message across that the Narooma visitor centre will not shut up shop, rather it would be privatised, many at the meeting were equally adamant that they would like to see the centre remain under council administration.
Hopefully council listens to the concerns of the community and chooses a path ahead that will see Narooma remain a tourism drawcard and destination of choice.
The two boating accidents on the Narooma bar crossing in recent weeks probably don’t help tourism but the fact is that accidents can happen to anyone.
Thankfully no-one was hurt and there were people around to come to the rescue.
But it just goes to show how important it is for locals and visitors to treat the bar with respect and if in doubt, don’t go.
Also the accidents, particularly the Good Friday capsizing, show how important it is to wear lifejackets and if anything the old fashioned foam models are the best.