Ganguddy-Dunns Swamp campground
Wollemi National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Ganguddy-Dunns Swamp campground.
Getting there and parking
Ganguddy-Dunns Swamp campground is on the west side of Wollemi National Park. To get there from Rylstone:
- Turn off Ilford Road in Rylstone on to Fitzgerald Street
- Continue on to Narrango Road for 2.4km
- Slight left on to Narango Road continue for 15.4km
- Continue straight on to Coricudgy Road and then Mount Coricudgy Road for 7.1km
Please note front-wheel-drive vehicles towing caravans and heavy trailers are not recommended.
Road quality
- Unsealed roads
Vehicle access
- 2WD vehicles
Weather restrictions
- All weather
Parking
There are several gravel carparks at the campground, including 1 in the northern part of the campground that has a designated accessible parking spot.
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting for you in Wollemi National Park. Here are some of the highlights.
Autumn
With its softer light, autumn is the perfect time of year to head out to photograph or paint Wollemi's extraordinary landscapes.
Spring
With the temperature warming up, dig out the canoe and head to picturesque Ganguddy (Dunns swamp) for a cruise along the waterways.
Facilities
- Drinking water is not available at this campground. Remember to treat or boil all water taken from creeks in the park.
- Rubbish bins are not provided so please take your rubbish with you
Toilets
- Non-flush toilets
Picnic tables
Barbecue facilities
- Wood barbecues
Carpark
Step-free access
The campground is mostly flat and step-free, with a gravel track that goes past some of the campsites and facilities. To get to other parts of the campground, you'lll need to cross over hard-packed ground that can be uneven and sloped in sections.
- Step-free outdoor pathways
Seats and resting points
There are 3 bench seats by the river, south of the boat ramp.
Maps and downloads
Accessibility
Disability access level - medium
Ganguddy-Dunns Swamp campground is step-free with a gravel track that goes past some of the campsites and facilities. To get around the rest of the campground, you'll need to cross over hard-packed ground that can be uneven and sloped.
The campground has the following accessible facilities:
- 2 accessible toilet blocks in the southern part of the campground (the 3 toilet blocks towards the centre and northern parts of the campground are not accessible)
- An accessible parking spot in one of the campground's gravel carparks
- Accessible picnic tables
- 3 bench seats by the river, south of the boat ramp where you can rest
Permitted
Boating. Please note there's a 4-knot speed limit.
Camp fires and solid fuel burners
Camping
Cycling
Fishing
A current NSW recreational fishing licence is required when fishing in all waters.
Prohibited
- Chainsaws
- Unregistered vehicles
Drones
Flying a drone for recreational purposes is prohibited in this area. Drones may affect public enjoyment, safety and privacy, interfere with park operations, or pose a threat to wildlife. See the Drones in Parks policy.
This area may be a declared Drone Exclusion Zone, or may be subject to Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) rules for flying near airports, aerodromes and helicopter landing sites. See CASA's Drone Flyer Rules.
Commercial filming and photography
Commercial filming or photography is prohibited without prior consent. You must apply for permission and contact the local office.
Gathering firewood
Limited firewood is supplied at the campground and collecting firewood in the park is not permitted. You can buy firewood at the service station on Louee St, Rylstone. Phone 6379 1016.
Generators
Horses
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.
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.