I think that the costing spelt out by Squawk spells the end of flying into the Birdsville Races.
Disappointing. It used to be the premier event for pilots and passengers of light aircraft to fly to from around the nation.
Now over commercialised. The fare of the over well heeled and the tour companies that will buy up big on entry tickets.
If there is a $200 fly-in arrival fee one has to ask do SUVs and the caravan nomads crew get charged the same for driving to the BDV Races?
One has the feeling that the Bedourie Council decision makers have shot themselves in the foot.