Newnes campground

Dramatic cliffs at Newnes campground in Wollemi National Park. Credit: Stephen Alton © DPE
Camper relaxing by the river Newnes campground. Credit: Stephen Alton © DPE
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Wollemi National Park

7 current alerts · Checked 14 Oct 2026, 2:05 pm

  • Fire bansUntil 31 Mar 2027

    Park Fire Ban - Wollemi National Park

    A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed. During park fire ban periods, all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamine) barbecues and stoves are prohibited. Gas and electric barbecues and cookers are permitted as long as:

    • 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)

    However the following campgrounds are exempt:

    • Coorangooba
    • Dunns Swamp (Ganguddy)
    • Newnes campground
    • Wheeny Creek
    • Sheepskin Hut
    • Little Capertee campground
    • Cricket Pitch campground

    If a Total Fire Ban is in place, different rules apply. Contact the local park office before bringing a gas or electric barbecue or cooker.
    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.

About

Welcome to Mother Nature's amphitheatre. Dramatic sandstone cliffs and proud eucalypt trees make for a majestic backdrop at this beautiful, grassy, flat campground by the Wolgan river.

It's a long, roughly 10km walk to reach this campground from Glen Davis via Pipeline track. Once you arrive, it's time to relax and cool off with a paddle or lilo in the river.

Pitch your tent and enjoy a picnic under the trees before heading out to explore the tracks, tunnels and ovens of the historic shale oil ruins nearby. There are walks nearby for taking in the dramatic scenery. You can also camp on the other side of the river.

Wollemi National Park

Newnes campground is suited to self-sufficient and adventurous campers. There's no vehicle access — it's a long, roughly 10km walk to reach this remote campground from Glen Davis.

Camping type

  • Tent
  • Remote/backpack camping

Facilities

  • Toilets
  • Unpowered sites
  • Unmarked sites
  • Barbecue facilities

What to bring

  • Drinking water
  • Cooking water
  • Firewood
  • Food supplies

Plan your stay

Access, facilities and practical details.

Frequently asked questions

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What this place offers

Dramatic cliffs at Newnes campground in Wollemi National Park. Credit: Stephen Alton © DPE

Remote/backpack camping

Newnes campground is suited to self-sufficient and adventurous campers. There's no vehicle access it's a long, roughly 10km walk to reach this remote campground from Glen Davis.

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Get in touch

Oberon office

02 6336 6200npws.kanangra@environment.nsw.gov.au

38 Ross Street, Oberon NSW 2787

Monday to Friday, 9am to 4.30pm

Where you'll be

Newnes Ruins Road

Newnes NSW 2790