Wollemi National Park

Wollemi National Park is just 100 km north-west of Australia's largest city, Sydney and yet it contains the largest wilderness area in New South Wales. The park, which has a number of rugged and inaccessible areas, is the home of the Wollemi Pine, the dinosaur of the plant world which was discovered in 1994. Their location is, however, a well kept secret.

Visitor information

 * Park information

Get in
All roads are unpaved, but are gazetted formed roads. Check your rental agreement if you are renting a car.

There are historic ruins at Newnes Glen that are quite easy to get to.

The glow worm tunnel is a disused railway tunnel, so the walks to get there are reasonably flat and easily accessible from the car park.

Dunns Swamp has easy walks and plenty of opportunities for canoeing.

There are car and caravan camping sites at Newnes and Dunns Swamp.

Fees and permits
Unlike many other NSW National Parks, there's no fee to enter into this park.

Get around
There is little to no public transport to or within the activities in the park. Its car and walk, unless you are a particularly adventurous cyclist, in which case train and bicycle is a possibility.

Experienced bushwalkers
Being a large wilderness area, there is ample to keep the adventurous occupied. Backpack camping is permitted throughout the park.

The Colo River can provide a variety of kayaking and canoeing challenges, depending on water levels.

Eat
No restaurants, cafes or whatsoever. Bring your own food, but there are picnic areas.

Go next

 * Singleton