text: Whilst overseas backpackers visiting Sydney beaches are often told to go back to where they came from, Sutherland Council is instead exploring the idea of allowing them to camp right on the beach. According to the Sydney Morning Herald, the council have voted to explore the possibility of allowing campervans to park at allocated locations with 'high tourist appeal,' in order to deter travellers from bypassing our most beautiful beaches. Among these locations are Cronulla beach and Wanda beach, both in southern Sydney, as it was found that due to a shortage of accommodation, many tourists were neglecting these areas altogether. The Sutherland Shire Council is exploring idea of allowing overseas backpackers to park their campervans in allocated locations right on the beach . Cronulla beach is often bypassed by tourist due to the shortage of accommodation in the area . Many locals have already had a negative response to the backpacker vans crowding the beachside streets . This motion was proposed by Councillor Steve Simpson due to the economic boost the backpackers bring to the area. On average, seasoned travellers spend $700 on eating out and shopping during a stay. Many locals have already had a mostly negative response to the backpacker vans crowding the beachside streets. Although most are well-behaved, their bad reputation stems from those who act in a disorderly manner during their stay. 'We want people to come to our country, we want them to visit us, but in many cases it is as long as you don't come in my street and don't come in my area,' he said. This motion was proposed by Councillor Steve Simpson due to the economic boost the backpackers bring . Some locals believe it cannot be done without rezoning open park areas due to rising land values in Cronulla . 'I want them to spend money and go to restaurants.' According to Mr Simpson, a short-stay camping site close to the beach would encourage seasoned travellers, retirees and various campervan users to the areas. He believes this would also solve the current issue of younger visitors parking their vans illegally on the streets. 'If you put people in areas that are well-maintained, and they can go there at a reasonable cost, it takes away that problem of being harassed in streets, and people knocking on their windows,' he said. Sutherland Mayor Kent Johns is keen to attract more tourists but keep away those who act in an unwelcome manner. This proposal aims to solve the current issue of younger visitors parking their vans illegally on the streets. Mayor Kent Johns is keen to attract more tourists but keep away those who act in an unwelcome manner . President of the Cronulla Chamber of Commerce, Mark Aprilovic, disagrees with Mr Simpson's vision. 'Where can you put them  and how can do you do this without offending the local people?' said Mr Aprilovic. Others believe that this feat cannot be done due to rising land values in Cronulla. 'There is only one hope near Cronulla and that is to rezone open park areas in front of the Green Hills Land estate,' the owner of Cronulla Beach Youth Hostel Michael Keogh said. Mr Keogh is often asked by young backpackers if they can sleep in their vans and still use his facilities and he always declines.
target: Sutherland Council is exploring idea of allowing overseas backpackers to park their campervans in allocated locations right on the beach .
  Cronulla and Wanda beach are often ignored by tourists due to expenses .
  This motion was proposed due to the economic boost backpackers bring .
  Seasoned travellers spend $700 on eating out and shopping during a stay .
  Some locals believe it cannot be done due to rising land values in Cronulla .