Photo credits
- Photo 1: Stephen Alton © DPE
- Photo 2: Stephen Alton © DPE
- Photo 3: Steve Townsend.
Newnes Campground
Wollemi National Park, New South Wales, Australia
About this place
A walk-in Wolgan River camp framed by sandstone cliffs and suited to self-sufficient hikers.
- Camping setup
- Tents
Newnes campground rewards the effort of reaching it with a grassy riverside setting beneath Wollemi’s sandstone cliffs. There is no vehicle access: the approach from Glen Davis is a long walk of roughly 10km.
Eucalypts and the Wolgan River give the site a striking sense of place after the trail. Treat it as a remote hiking camp, carry your essentials and check the current NPWS route advice before setting out.
What this place offers
- Non-flush toilets
- Unpowered sites
- Unmarked sites
- Wood barbecues (bring your own firewood)
- Fire rings (bring your own firewood)
Getting there
Newnes campground is on the western side of Wollemi National Park. There's no vehicle access, you can only reach it by walking in. From Glen Davis it's a long, roughly 10km walk via the Pipeline track. Vehicle access: No vehicle access Parking: There is no vehicle access to this campground.
Things to know
- Check booking requirements and current NPWS park alerts before travelling.
- Bring drinking and cooking water.
- Pets are not permitted; certified assistance animals are excepted.
Where you'll be
Wollemi National Park, New South Wales, Australia
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