Newnes Industrial Ruins walk
Wollemi National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Newnes Industrial Ruins walk.
Track grading
Grade 3
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Distance
2.5km
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Time
1hr 30min - 2hrs 30min
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Quality of markings
Clearly sign posted
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Experience required
No experience required
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Gradient
Short steep hills
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Steps
Occasional steps
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Quality of path
Formed track
Getting there and parking
Newnes Industrial Ruins are in the Lithgow area of Wollemi National Park.
To get there from Lithgow:
- Follow the Great Western Highway west from Lithgow for 6.5km, then take the Castlereagh Highway exit towards Mudgee.
- At the village of Lidsdale, turn right onto Wolgan Road towards Wollemi National Park and Newnes.
- Newnes is around 34km from the Lidsdale turnoff.
- Cross the Wolgan River at the 4WD ford 100m north of the old Newnes Hotel, and turn left onto the gravel road.
- You’ll pass several camping sites on your left before reaching the Ruins carpark. The signposted track begins at the locked gate.
If walking to the ruins site:
- Cross the Wolgan River using the stepping stones, and follow the gravel road on the left around 1km to Newnes Ruins carpark, where the track begins.
Road quality
- Mixture of sealed and unsealed roads
Vehicle access
- All roads require 4WD vehicle
Weather restrictions
- 4WD required in wet weather
Parking
Parking is available at the ruins carpark or near the Wolgan River crossing and Newnes Hotel.
Facilities
Toilets
A non-flush toilet is located at the campground on the road to the ruins.
Maps and downloads
Accessibility
Disability access level - no wheelchair access
Not wheelchair-accessible
Prohibited
Pets
Pets and domestic animals (other than certified assistance animals) are not permitted. Find out which regional parks allow dog walking and see the pets in parks policy for more information.
Smoking
NSW national parks are no smoking areas.

Operated by
- Blue Mountains Heritage Centre and Blackheath office
- 9am to 4.30pm daily. Closed Christmas Day.
- 02 4787 8877
- bluemountains.heritagecentre@environment.nsw.gov.au
- 270 Govetts Leap Road, Blackheath NSW 2785
Park info
- in Wollemi National Park in the Sydney and surrounds, North Coast and Country NSW regions
Wollemi National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.