Wollemi National Park

Highlights: This is the largest wilderness area in NSW and forms part of the recently declared Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area — a maze of canyons, cliffs and undisturbed forest.

Activities: Descend to the Colo River on Bob Turners Track (4 km, 200 m descent, some steep sections) and enjoy the beaches in one of the state's longest and most scenic gorges. There are historic ruins at Newnes, across the Wolgan River from the camping area. The Glow Worm Tunnel is part of the old railway that serviced the area; access is from Clarence on the Bells Line of Road. Dunns Swamp has easy walks and plenty of opportunities for canoeing. Car-based and small-caravan camping is available at Dunns Swamp, Coorongooba and Newnes on the western side of the park, and Wheeney Creek (short walk from carpark) on the eastern side. Backpack camping is permitted throughout the park. Bookings and permits for camping are not required.

The Greater Blue Mountains Drive is an exciting touring journey that links a vast and spectacular world heritage landscape and a number of national parks to the regions that surround it.

Access: 100-250 km north-west of Sydney. Dunns Swamp is 20 km from Rylstone along Narrango Road; Newnes is 47 km north of Lithgow along Wolgan Road; and Bob Turners track starts off Putty Road 15 km north-west of Colo. Coorongooba is accessed from Glen Davis 35km north of Capertee. All roads are unpaved.