Newnes Campground
Last Updated Apr 2015
Large open campground surrounded by native bush, by the Wolgan River.
This is a great family campground (and is quite popular with them at times). The camping area is very open and grassy, so makes a great spots for the kids to play. There are plenty of tracks off into the bush if you want to explore nature (watch out for wombat holes).
There are fire rings and long drop toilets but apart from that you will need to bring everything else. Water from the creek should be boiled before use.
The relics from the oil shale mining operation are interesting to explore.
Facilities and activities at Newnes
- Number of sites:
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100
- Camping Fees:
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This is a free campground if you cross the river.
If you camp near the pub, there is a $20/night/car charge
Showers are $5
charge (thanks to RobC for updating)
- Bookings:
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This is a free camping area.
- How to book:
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No bookings required, just rock up and pick your spot. It does get very, very busy during school holidays and long weekends.
- Toilets:
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Longdrop or composting
- Pets:
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Not allowed
- Water Availability:
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Non-potable water may be available. Boil all water for at least 10 minutes before drinking.
- Camp fires:
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Fires may be allowed in built fire places. Please check local fire bans and rules.
- Barbeques:
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No bbqs are provided.
- Swimming:
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This campsite is near a river or creek that has swimming holes.
- Fishing:
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There is no fishing at or near this campsite.
- Picnic Tables:
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Picnic tables are not provided at this camsite
- Horse Riding:
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No
- Canoeing / Kayaking:
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There is no canoeing or kayaking at or near this campsite
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Location information for Newnes
This campsite is accessable with regular 2wd vehicles.
In most conditions, you can get a 2wd vehicle in here, however if there has been a bit of rain, 4wd is recommended.
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