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[starlagurl]

Apparently there are too many backpackers in Byron Bay already, say locals. Have you been? Are there too many hostellers?

THE backpacker capital of the North Coast is about to lure even more international travellers to our shores.

Byron Shire Council has approved a new 260-bed hostel for the town centre.

The development, which includes a supermarket, has been approved for construction at 1 Byron Street, behind the Great Northern Hotel.

At the same time, the council has before it proposals to turn two houses, at 15 and 17 Marvell Street, into hostels, with six and four double-bedrooms, respectively.

Some locals say the last thing Byron Bay needs is more backpackers.

http://www.northernstar.com.au/localnews/s...condsubsection=

[Jacques]

IS it backpackers they have trouble with or is it all tourists.......If they think backpackers are bigger problems that hotel living tourists they need to check out their facts and come back in to sanity!

[sianeth]

Yes there are loads, but if they don't want the custom, then you know, I'm sure many other places along the coast would be keen to provide it.