We like to go to the MR every few weeks for the peace and serenity the river offers. Our favorite spot is at Walker Flat.
Two weeks ago we arrived around 2pm and set up camp. There was a poptop ahead of me and another ahead of him. About 2.30pm 2 cars of 20 something turned up with 4 boys and 1 girl. They were playing their music but not very loud until around 9pm and then bunked down for the night. Nice young people.....wrong!!. They were the advance guard for another 2 cars Sat. am.
From 10am til 4pm they had the car doors open and playing DEF LEPARD (they don't sing, they SCREAM) so loud that the car speakers were distorting. Drunk as skunks by midday, one of the girls was still in her pup tent about 30 metres away from their camp site. So clever dicks with their Toyota 4wd drove up to her tent and pushed the bull bar onto the tent, then revved up the engine to screaming point trying to scare her out of the tent (which she did eventually). Then in their frenzy proceeded to do donuts with 2 cars.
About 5pm one of the morons went to the rubbish bins opposite me, so I went to talk to him. It started out well enought talking about camping and solar panels etc, then I said that from 10am their music was unnecessary loud and if they are goind to "party"tonight could they at least keep the music down. His reply was "when we party, we party". I advised him they have a right to party, and the rest of us have a right to peace and quiet and we have to find a middle ground. As he turned and walked away he muttered "good luck finding the middle ground".
Around 8.30 I had to ring the police because of the noise and the cars roaring up and down doing handbrake turns near us oldies.
A friend advised us this is becoming a normal practice in a lot of freecamps along the river.
This generation has already had some sites closed and this will probably be the next one. I wish I still had my Belgian SLR so I could shoot their parents.
-- Edited by Muso on Friday 11th of May 2012 07:25:46 AM
-- Edited by Muso on Friday 11th of May 2012 07:28:07 AM
Pam said
04:28 PM May 11, 2012
Its sad that some of the younger generation have lost respect and courtesy, or have never been taught it. Its a pity that a few spoil it for everyone.
Scotty01 said
01:15 AM May 12, 2012
Walker Flat is one of the most beautiful places on the Murray. I have a brother that lives there and I have camped there a few times but never had any trouble, tho I am usually there mid week not w/ends. Stayed at Manumn camp a couple of months ago, lots of young people there but again no problem and that was a w/end. I must be lucky!
Gerty Dancer said
03:01 AM May 12, 2012
We've learned to camp at places like that on week-days and in school terms. That way we have a better chance of peace and quiet.
Muso said
02:33 PM May 12, 2012
At the moment I'm still working full time and have to wait another 18 months before I can retire, and yes we have worked out it's best to stay at home while others are on holidays.
Muso said
02:17 PM May 13, 2012
Pam wrote:
Its sad that some of the younger generation have lost respect and courtesy, or have never been taught it. Its a pity that a few spoil it for everyone.
Courtesy and respect !!!. Now don't start me Pam. That's another issue I have a problem with.
Dougwe said
11:22 PM May 13, 2012
Where is Walker Flat Please?
Pam said
12:26 AM May 14, 2012
Dougwe wrote:
Where is Walker Flat Please?
On the Murray River somewhere.LOL
I am sure someone else will know where.
Scotty01 said
07:42 PM May 16, 2012
Walker Flat SA - about 2hr drive from Adelaide just upstream from Manumn, Murray Bridge
gypsynolmate said
12:47 AM May 19, 2012
We stayed at Walkers Flat, and found it to be peaceful during the week, but then at the weekend, there were lots of speed boats etc. But no loud music or hooning. That was back in Feb.
Comebak-Wilson said
12:15 AM May 22, 2012
Agree, an SLR can do wonders to attitude..
jetj said
05:39 PM Jun 23, 2012
With any luck they'll do it once too often and get what they deserve.
barrie said
04:36 AM Jun 25, 2012
We have a place on the Wakool when were in the area and it's school holidays and it's so peaceful as we are the only there BLISS
We like to go to the MR every few weeks for the peace and serenity the river offers. Our favorite spot is at Walker Flat.
Two weeks ago we arrived around 2pm and set up camp. There was a poptop ahead of me and another ahead of him. About 2.30pm 2 cars of 20 something turned up with 4 boys and 1 girl. They were playing their music but not very loud until around 9pm and then bunked down for the night. Nice young people.....wrong!!. They were the advance guard for another 2 cars Sat. am.
From 10am til 4pm they had the car doors open and playing DEF LEPARD (they don't sing, they SCREAM) so loud that the car speakers were distorting. Drunk as skunks by midday, one of the girls was still in her pup tent about 30 metres away from their camp site. So clever dicks with their Toyota 4wd drove up to her tent and pushed the bull bar onto the tent, then revved up the engine to screaming point trying to scare her out of the tent (which she did eventually). Then in their frenzy proceeded to do donuts with 2 cars.
About 5pm one of the morons went to the rubbish bins opposite me, so I went to talk to him. It started out well enought talking about camping and solar panels etc, then I said that from 10am their music was unnecessary loud and if they are goind to "party"tonight could they at least keep the music down. His reply was "when we party, we party". I advised him they have a right to party, and the rest of us have a right to peace and quiet and we have to find a middle ground. As he turned and walked away he muttered "good luck finding the middle ground".
Around 8.30 I had to ring the police because of the noise and the cars roaring up and down doing handbrake turns near us oldies.
A friend advised us this is becoming a normal practice in a lot of freecamps along the river.
This generation has already had some sites closed and this will probably be the next one. I wish I still had my Belgian SLR so I could shoot their parents.
-- Edited by Muso on Friday 11th of May 2012 07:25:46 AM
-- Edited by Muso on Friday 11th of May 2012 07:28:07 AM
Walker Flat is one of the most beautiful places on the Murray. I have a brother that lives there and I have camped there a few times but never had any trouble, tho I am usually there mid week not w/ends. Stayed at Manumn camp a couple of months ago, lots of young people there but again no problem and that was a w/end. I must be lucky!
At the moment I'm still working full time and have to wait another 18 months before I can retire, and yes we have worked out it's best to stay at home while others are on holidays.
Courtesy and respect !!!. Now don't start me Pam. That's another issue I have a problem with.
Where is Walker Flat Please?
On the Murray River somewhere.LOL
I am sure someone else will know where.
Walker Flat SA - about 2hr drive from Adelaide just upstream from Manumn, Murray Bridge
We stayed at Walkers Flat, and found it to be peaceful during the week, but then at the weekend, there were lots of speed boats etc. But no loud music or hooning. That was back in Feb.
Agree, an SLR can do wonders to attitude..