Wildwalks - Newnes camping ground

General info

Getting there

The campsite is accessible by all weather unsealed roads suitable for 2wd vehicles
120.3 km NW of Sydney
GPS: Latitude 33° 10′ 23.592"S Longitude 150° 14′ 22.74"E
The road to Newnes is signposted from Wolgan Rd near Lithgow.

General Information

You can park a trailer, or a tent in this campground - but no caravans
There are a total of 80 campsites
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 campsites
For more information contact the NPWS Blue Mountains (Blackheath) office on:
Phone:(02) 4787 8877 (more contact details)

Fees
Free Camping - no camp fees apply Adult=$0 Per Night Children=$0 Per Night	No car entry fees apply Vehicle=$0 Per Day

Facilities
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	Picnic Tables No Picnic tables or shelters are provided on site
Pit fire BBQs Wood fired Pit BBQ's are provided - bring your own wood	Electric of Gas BBQs 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.

Activities

Swimming
There is nowhere to swim

Nearest know Camping Stores

Store	Address	Phone	Distance (straight line)
Simdra Pet & Hobby Mart	45 Main St , Lithgow	(02) 6352 4422	35 km
Lithgow 4WD Centre	281 Main St , Lithgow	(02) 6353 1899	35.6 km
Summit Gear	80- Bathurst Rd , Katoomba	(02) 4782 3018	60.4 km
Paddy Pallin	166 Katoomba St , Katoomba	(02) 4782 4466	60.8 km
Mountain Designs	213 Howick St , Bathurst	(02) 6332 9809	67.1 km

Park information

Wollemi National Park Check for park closures and fire bans

$0
$0 to $3

Region: Sydney & Surrounds Park fees Camping Facilities

Campsites in Wollemi National Park
Colo Meroo camping ground
Dunns Swamp camping ground
Little Capertee Camping Ground
Newnes camping ground
Wheeny Creek camping ground

Maps of campsite

Locality Map

Local area Topographical Map

Map Scale

1 km

Base map is used under licence and is © Department of lands Panorama Avenue Bathurst 2795 www.lands.nsw.gov.au

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millsy

IP:203.41.133.xxx | 2009-05-07 05:15:55

:0 wonderful drive in to a spacious and scenic camp site. Interesting walk around the shale oil processing ruins, and if your up to it the glow worm tunnel.

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jigz - interested

IP:122.106.131.xxx | 2010-03-03 09:42:19

how far is the walk to the glow worm tunels

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admin - re: interested

Super Administrator | 2010-03-03 20:58:45

jigz wrote:

how far is the walk to the glow worm tunels

Hi Jigz
This might help
http://www.wildwalks.com/bushwalking-and-hiking-in-nsw/blue-mountains-lithgow/glow-worm-tunnel-walk.html
Matt :)

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Adrian Priem - Priemy

IP:124.170.142.xxx | 2010-05-23 11:11:01

[b]Can I bring a dog to the site? with a lead of course, Thanks :)

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admin - re: Priemy

Super Administrator | 2010-05-24 00:23:31

Adrian Priem wrote:

Can I bring a dog to the site?....

Hi Adrian
Sorry pets are not allowed in National Parks (with a few exceptions such as guide dogs). You can learn more about why, here
http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/lookingafterparks/PetsinParks.htm
Hope that helps
Matt :)

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