I can tell you now, I can understand the stereotyping because let’s face it, we all do it! But if the visiting “Asians” don’t look shifty and actually speak up and smile then I don’t think the locals would have a problem. I know for a fact that Asian people can be very timid which can be mistaken for being shifty. It just depends on the individual.

I don’t believe the locals are being racists as pointing out “Asians” is natural because WE ARE Asians! But I agree, don’t bring in hoards of them! I agree on both locals and as a visitor. I’ve been there a few times and never been subjected to any taunts, glares or anything to make me feel uncomfortable. I hope the locals can say “G’day” and the visitors respond and share stories so everyone can reduce “suspicion” of visitors intentions and break the ice and welcome visitors.

I heard about the pipi catching at Venus Bay from a couple years ago.
Would have loved to go Pipi catching w kids.
Unfortunately my wife is from ASIA…with her memories of catching pipis as a child back in ASIA somewhere.

Visitors must respect the locals of any area, & if Venus Bay natives want their pipis left alone (or keep profit-making for themselves) then they have every right to do so.

We simply need to find alternatives for recreational activities for our families.

They are SO yummy stir fried with a bit of sweet soy sauce & chilli

http://www.dpi.vic.gov.au/fisheries/recreational-fishing/catch-limits-and-closed-seasons/molluscs-and-other-invertebrates/molluscs-all-other/pipis/pipis-now-and-forever

I’m also surprised there hasn’t been any mention of maybe a tourist information centre at the beach, to help ensure visitors are educated and do the right thing. It all sounds a bit draconian but the Philip Island setup seems to do well in protecting the penguins. Why not something smaller for pipis during the peak season?

At the very least it will provide transparent monitoring of pippying instead of the current cloak and dagger style of reporting and catching the baddies, which encourages an us versus them attitude (locals vs visitors). At best it could educate and generate more income from visitors.

You can employ all the denial you want but 100+ cars at number 5 mining the beach day in day out will have a measurable impact in the environment. Like all other locals we will be watching and ruthlessly pursuing fisheries for any beaches of the daily limit.

If you don’t break the law, what’s the big deal? OK, some people are greedy, taking more than what they need, but they will pay the penalty if they get caught.

DON”T BREAK THE LAW AND DON’T BE GREEDY, JUST DO THE RIGHT THING, I’m going to Venus Bay tomorrow to CATCH PIPPIES with friends and family, we are going to have a good time. Yoo Hooo….

Any Australians ready this, we are easy going locals who enjoy the sun, sand and fishing, don’t hesitate to come and visit.