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Wheeny Creek campground

Wollemi National Park

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Visitor info

All the practical information you need to know about Wheeny Creek campground.

Getting there and parking

Wheeny Creek campground is located in the southeast section of Wollemi National Park. To get there:

  • From South Windsor, travel north along Singleton Road (route 69)
  • Turn left into Blaxland Ridge Road
  • Turn right into Comleroy Road
  • The last 4km is unsealed road to Wheeny Creek campground 

Road quality

  • Unsealed roads

Vehicle access

  • 2WD vehicles

Weather restrictions

  • 4WD required in wet weather

Parking

Parking is available at Wheeny Creek campground in gravel and hard-packed ground carparks.

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.

Summer

Escape the heat and join an illuminating tour of the Glow Worm tunnel.

Facilities

  • Drinking water is not available at this campground. Remember to treat or boil all water taken from creeks in the park.
  • Please take your rubbish with you when you leave

Toilets

There are 2 sets of toilets at the campground:

  • Flush toilets that are managed by Hawkesbury City Council (02) 4560 4444. These toilets are not accessible or ambulant.
  • Ambulant pump-out toilets at Lyrebird Site that are managed by NPWS.
  • Flush toilets

Picnic tables

There are 2 picnic tables south-west of the campground next to the creek. They're set at either end of King Cheese track.

Barbecue facilities

  • Wood barbecues (bring your own firewood)

Step-free access

The campground is mostly flat and step-free, with a slight slope towards the creek. There are no pathways - you'll need to cross over grass, hard-packed ground and soft sand to get to around the campground.

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Safety messages

Camping safety

Whether you're pitching your tent on the coast or up on the mountains, there are many things to consider when camping in NSW national parks. Find out how to stay safe when camping.

Fire safety

During periods of fire weather, the Commissioner of the NSW Rural Fire Service may declare a total fire ban for particular NSW fire areas, or statewide. Learn more about total fire bans and fire safety.

Mobile safety

Dial Triple Zero (000) in an emergency. Download the Emergency Plus app before you visit, it helps emergency services locate you using your smartphone's GPS. Please note there is limited mobile phone reception in this park and you’ll need mobile reception to call Triple Zero (000).

Paddling safety

To make your paddling or kayaking adventure safer and more enjoyable, check out these paddling safety tips.

River and lake safety

The aquatic environment around rivers, lakes and lagoons can be unpredictable. If you're visiting these areas, take note of these river and lake safety tips.

Accessibility

Disability access level - medium

Wheeny Creek campground is mostly flat and step-free. Assistance may be required in the following areas:

  • There are no pathways - you'll need to cross over grass, hard-packed ground and some soft sand to reach the facilities
  • The ground slopes slightly towards the creek
  • There are ambulant NPWS toilets at Lyrebird Site, but the flush toilets managed by Hawkesbury City Council are not accessible or ambulant.

Prohibited

Gathering firewood

Firewood is not supplied, and may not be collected from the park.

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.

Wheeny Creek campground

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