Newnes

Hi Brian, i have been there twice in the last year, van no problems but the corrugations were a shocker!!. it is still a nice relaxing place to stay. Free camping and compost toilets are there also. Firewood is a little short there but if you are happy to walk a little, you will do OK!! regards Michael

The descent into the valley is steep and winding. I would guess that officially the authorities would discourage you from taking a Caravan in. What sort of caravan do you have? I'd urge you to take caution and have the radio handy for communications.

As for the corrugations, I don't believe it's that bad. The Emerits resort are maintaining the road for trucks etc.

I wasn't camping 15 years ago but it's a great spot. The river (stream) is lovely and the surrounding scenery spectacular. There 2 pit toilets in the oval campground. For firewood a trip back out along the road would be required.

Here's the URL for the Hotel run by Allan Watson - http://users.tpg.com.au/newnes/index.html.

Enjoy!

Take a walk up the pipleine track if you go and are feeling fit...rewarding views from the top, but it is steep in places.

Haven't been for a while, but I've always found it enjoyable and I'm sure you'll have no problems with the caravan..........

Cheers

There's also a very pleasant walk to the glow worm tunnel - a short steep bit at the beginning, but the walk then follows the bed of the old shale oil railway and is an easy and very scenic stroll.