Criticism Rises Over Planned Visitor Fee at Twelve Apostles
What happened
The Twelve Apostles site, along Victoria’s Great Ocean Road, will require visitors to book timeslots via the Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority’s official website starting October 16. While initial slots are free, the Victorian government plans to introduce a fee for access. Local MP Richard Riordan has criticized this planned visitor fee and questioned how the resulting revenue will be used.
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Why it matters
The planned fee and mandatory booking system represent a significant change to how tourists access a major Australian attraction. This shift impacts the operational model of the site and introduces a new cost structure for visitors.
A lack of a clear business case for visitor centre revenue has been noted involving Richard Riordan and a government tourism body.
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Who's involved
- Richard RiordanAustralian politician who criticized the planned visitor fee at the Twelve Apostles.
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Richard Riordan
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