Capital Country - New South Wales
Relatively untouched, especially at the northern end, there is very little environmental damage, excluding some farm run-off at the top end.
The river has cut a large gorge through the ranges with walls rising 350 metres in some places. Access to the gorge is steep and bushwalking trails in the area range from excellent to challenging, with some winding down the face of the gorge and requiring some climbing skills.
The most spectacular and remote parts of the park are the most difficult to reach but the risk and effort are well worth it.
If you take an air mattress you can drift down the river through the gorge and forest land taking in the warm sunshine and enjoying the scenery. There are several rapids to negotiate and frequent sandy banks provide opportunities for rest and camping.
Wollemi National Park protects the largest wilderness area in New South Wales. With deep gorges and canyons, the spectacular cliff lines and valleys allow access into some stunning natural wonders. Home to the prehistoric Wollemi Pine, the Park provides ample opportunity to explore its great beauty. Discover Wolgan Valley, where the ruins of the Shale industry at Newnes are a worthwhile trek and the Glow Worm Tunnel. Remember take only photographs and leave only footprints behind.
