Furious locals have criticized “entitled” tourists who blocked a main road by parking their cars to watch the sunrise at a famous Australian landmark.
Chaotic scenes engulfed the picturesque Byron Bay on the New South Wales north coast on Tuesday morning as dozens of tourists blocked the path to Cape Byron Lighthouse to catch a glimpse of the stunning sight.
Resident Helene Konig uploaded a video and photographs to Facebook yesterday afternoon showing cars overflowing parking areas near the famous lighthouse.
“No shit was going on in the lighthouse parking lot this morning,” wrote Mrs. Konig.
Shocking images showed several vehicles abandoned on the road in front of the public car park by tourists desperate to see the sunrise.
Angry residents lashed out at tourists who parked their cars on a main road (pictured) so they could watch the sunrise at Cape Byron Lighthouse.
Large vans and SUVs were among the vehicles that blocked the road, leaving residents living nearby unable to enter or leave the area.
Ms Konig said a local resident who left his car in the parking lot was forced to wait for several tourists to move their vehicles because he couldn’t get out.
“He was in his car, which was parked in a normal parking space, and they parked it there,” Mrs. Konig said. yahoo.
“He came out and told the young team who got out of his car to move it, but they refused because they wanted to see the sunrise.”
Konig said most of the tourists in their 20s decided to leave their vehicles on the road once the parking lot filled up.
His social media post was inundated with dozens of comments from users expressing their outrage at the drivers for blocking the road.
‘He has the right,’ wrote one user.
“Those who block access to the road should receive a significant fine and loss of points,” said another.
“Let’s go to Byron, there are no traffic rules there.”
The public parking spaces quickly filled up (pictured), causing dozens of tourists to leave their vehicles on the main road towards Cape Byron Lighthouse.
Shocking images showed several vehicles abandoned on the road outside the public car park by tourists desperate to see the sunrise at the famous Cape Byron lighthouse (pictured).
Others intervened suggesting solutions to the parking problem in the area.
“Needs a regular shuttle service from one of the furthest parking lots,” said one user.
The Cape Byron Lighthouse car park opens around 8am and is usually full as it is promoted as a great place to watch the sunrise.
Daily Mail Australia has contacted Byron Shire Council for comment.
Cape Byron Lighthouse is a popular location that allows visitors to enjoy stunning 360° panoramic views of the ocean and surrounding coastal areas of the region.
The heritage-listed structure was built in 1901 by Charles Harding.
The picturesque pool has gained notable attention on social media, as visitors take photos and videos of their trips.