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 |
![]() The road to Newnes is signposted from Wolgan Rd near Lithgow. |
General Information |
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Bookings and contact information |
![]() Phone:(02) 4787 8877 [email protected] |
Facilities | |
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![]() Pit or composting toilets are available |
![]() No showers are provided on site |
![]() There is water onsite (or from a nearby creek) that can be treated for drinking |
![]() No Picnic tables or shelters are provided on site |
![]() Wood fired Pit BBQ’s are provided – bring your own wood |
![]() Gas or electric BBQ’s are not provided |
![]() No rubbish bins provided – take your own rubbish with you |
![]() Fires are generally permitted at this campsite, be aware of local fire bans |

There is nowhere to swim

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 Mon, 30 Jun 2025 20:46:01 +1000Safety alerts: Glow Worm Tunnel walking track to Newnes
Work has commenced on the upgrade of the Newnes to Four Ways walking track – part of the Glow Worm Tunnel to Newnes walking track. Please be aware of workers and materials on the walking track and take care around all work sites. Please follow any directions from staff onsite.
Closed areas: Glow Worm Tunnel Walking Track closed due to heavy rainfall
The section of Glow Worm Tunnel walking track from the Glow Worm Tunnel exit to the ‘four ways’ intersection, Wolgan Valley will remain closed until further notice.
Recent heavy rainfall has caused landslips along this section of Glow Worm Tunnel walking track.
The Glow Worm Tunnel can still be accessed via the Glow Worm Tunnel carpark. Newnes Industrial Ruins and the Newnes Campgrounds can only be accessed via the Pipeline Track from Glen Davis or by Old Coach Road.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Kanangra Area Office on (02) 6336 6200.
Closed areas: Talisman Gallery closed
The Talisman Gallery at Hartley Historic Site is closed from Monday 17 February 2025 until further notice.
For more information, please contact Hartley Visitor Centre on 02 6355 2117.
Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 baiting program
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from Friday 2 May 2025 to Friday 1 May 2026 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 July 2025
- California Hut – closed until late July 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.