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Viral street sparks tourist hell as locals fight selfie invaders
- Viral posts about Tasman Drive in Gerringong drew coachloads of tourists to a quiet Australian seaside town.
- Locals report disruptions from tourists stopping in roads for photos and leaving rubbish.
- Residents discussed measures such as sprinklers and a potential one-way road to curb filming.
- AFP reported that the surge is linked to posts from Asia and other regions fueling interest.
- Deputy mayor Melissa Matters said some businesses have mixed results from tourism.
- “The view” drew visitors despite locals’ concerns about safety and disruption, AFP noted.
- The story connects to broader concerns about overtourism in popular destinations worldwide.
- Locals described the street as a hidden paradise that attracted unexpected attention.
- The report cited by AFP highlighted the town’s backdrop of ocean views and multi-million-dollar homes.
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