Newnes camping ground
This is a popular camping area (esp in holidays). There are mining ruins to explore and a walk to the glow worm tunnel. You can treat the creek water for drinking.
Getting there |
Closest point to drive and park is on all weather unsealed roads, from there it is via the water to this the campsite
GPS: -33.17322, 150.23965 The road to Newnes is signposted from Wolgan Rd near Lithgow. |
General Information |
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You can park a trailer, or a tent in this campground – but no caravans This is a popular camping area (esp in holidays). There are mining ruins to explore and a walk to the glow worm tunnel. You can treat the creek water for drinking. |
Bookings and contact information |
Sorry I am not sure if you are able to book these campsitesFor more information contact the
Blue Mountains (Blackheath) Phone:(02) 4787 8877 [email protected] |
Facilities | |
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Toilets Pit or composting toilets are available |
Showers No showers are provided on site |
Water There is water onsite (or from a nearby creek) that can be treated for drinking |
Tables No Picnic tables or shelters are provided on site |
Wood pit fire BBQ Wood fired Pit BBQ’s are provided – bring your own wood |
Electric or Gas BBQ Gas or electric BBQ’s are not provided |
Rubbish Bins No rubbish bins provided – take your own rubbish with you |
Campfires Fires are generally permitted at this campsite, be aware of local fire bans |
There is nowhere to swim
Closest point to drive and park is on all weather unsealed roads, from there it is via the water to this the campsite
GPS: -33.17322, 150.23965
The road to Newnes is signposted from Wolgan Rd near Lithgow. http://wild.tl/3a
The road to Newnes is signposted from Wolgan Rd near Lithgow. http://wild.tl/3a
Park Information & Alerts
There are alerts raised for Wollemi National Park as at Sun, 22 Dec 2024 16:28:14 +1100Other planned events: Ongoing 1080 Ground Baiting Capertee Valley
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from 1 November 2024 to 30 April 2025. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of feral animals.
The program will take place in Wollemi National Park specifically the Canobla Gap Trail and Capertee River Trail areas in the Capertee Valley.
The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species including the Brush Tailed Wallaby, and to minimise impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock.
Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks managed lands. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
Please contact the Mudgee NPWS area office for more information on 02 6370 9000
Fire bans: Park fire ban
A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed.
However, the following campgrounds are exempt in Wollemi National Park:
- Coorongooba,
- Ganguddy (Dunns Swamp)
- Wheeny Creek
- Colo Meroo
- Sheepskin Hut.
- They’re under direct control of an adult
- The ground within 2m of the barbecue is cleared of all flammable materials
- There’s an adequate supply of water (minimum of a bucket)
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire bans in parks and reserves including your responsibilities, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page.
Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting ongoing ground baiting program from Thursday 2 May 2024 to Monday 5 May 2025 in the following areas:
- Abercrombie River National Park
- Abercrombie River State Conservation Area
- Kanangra-Boyd National Park
- Blue Mountains National Park (southern section)
- Wollemi National Park (Wolga)
- Gardens of Stone National Park
- Jenolan Karst Conservation Area
- Turon National Park
- Marrangaroo National Park
The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock.
Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks managed lands. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
For more information, contact the NPWS Kanangra area office at Oberon on 02 6336 6200.
Closed areas: Roads closed due to flood damage
The following roads in this park are closed due to storm and flood damage:
- California trail – closed until late Feb 2025
- Martindale trail – closed until November 2024
- California Hut – closed until late Feb 2025
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Bulga area office.
Closed areas: Wheeny Creek campground – Boobook section permanently closed
The Boobook campground and picnic area within Wheeny Creek campground has permanently closed due to flood damage.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 4720-6200.
Here are all the campsites in this park.