Time to Roam Magazine Issue 13 - February/March 2015

| upfront industry news BYPASSED AND DIVIDED FREE CAMPING REVIVAL FALLS SHORT BY CATHY WAGNER A bold plan to entice drivers off a new highway bypass by creating a free camping site has caused collateral damage. Situated on the peaceful banks of the Myall River and nestled beneath beautiful Allum Mountain, Bulahdelah is picture postcard perfect and has long been a popular stopping point for highway travellers. When the Pacific Highway was finally diverted around the NSW mid north coast town in 2013, locals pinned their hopes on a tourism revival.l. Much of that hope was based on the lure of free camping. Buladelah Lions Club 12 timetoroam.com.au teamed up with the council to encourage RVs to camp overnight at the Lions Club Park on the town’s southern approach. A new barbeque and sheltered picnic seating were added, altho

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