"The mountains need more attractions and more accommodation for visitors we've got now, as well as new visitors that'll be arriving with the growth of Western Sydney Airport."
"The whole thing is a bad idea and should be rejected outright,"he said.
"People come because of that brand — you can go to Taronga Zoo if you want to see a zoo."
"Those abroad should plan their visit to Australia to include visiting the park."
"Hopefully, it will provide us with that sort of information so we can go forward with some confidence,"Mr Hird said.