Newhaven Wildlife Sanctuary is located in central Australia. Covering almost 262,000 hectares, and located near the intersection of three central Australian bioregions, Newhaven Wildlife Sanctuary is one of Australia’s largest non-government protected areas.
Newhaven Wildlife Sanctuary will be open to visitors from 1 April 2023, with campground bookings open 1 February.
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The scenery at Newhaven is spectacular: dramatic quartzite ranges overlook extensive parallel sand dunes and shimmering salt lakes and clay pans. Decorated by mulga woodlands, rich spinifex sandplains and large areas of bloodwood and desert oak, Newhaven is also a hotspot for the wildlife of central Australia. Threatened species include the Black-footed Rock-wallaby, the Brush-tailed Mulgara and an important population of the Great Desert Skink.
Newhaven is renowned as a key arid zone bird watching destination, supporting 175 species of birds.
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Newhaven Wildlife Sanctuary has established a series of self-guided tours allowing visitors to independently explore this diverse arid landscape at their own pace. Comprehensive interpretive notes accompany these tours providing an informative background to each journey.
A number of short walks provide an opportunity for bird watching within mulga woodlands or a brief climb up one of the nearby hills gives a spectacular view of the vastness of the desert.
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Newhaven Wildlife Sanctuary has a campground which is open to visitors from April 1 to the end of September each year. Ten (10) unpowered campsites are designated by a fire pit and chosen on a first-come-first-served basis.
Caravans, campervans and tents all welcome – 4WD access only and fuel is NOT available. NO PETS ALLOWED.
Two composting toilets, two warm showers, bore water for drinking and fire pits are provided with some firewood (but we prefer people to be self-sufficient).
Please carry an emergency safety device (EPIRB, beacon, locator or GPS) while on sanctuary.
Bookings are essential. Camping fees are $10 per adult per night; $5 per child per night.
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Newhaven Wildlife Sanctuary will be open to visitors from 1 April 2023, with campground bookings opening 1 February.
Please read our conditions of entry for Newhaven Wildlife Sanctuary.
You can book online using the button below. After booking, you will receive a confirmation email with directions and other information. Please check your spam/junk folder for this email.
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Some established routes have been changed due to the completion of the Newhaven Endangered Wildlife Restoration Project. Please note that the fenced feral predator-free area is off-limits to visitors. Outside of this area, there is nearly 300 kilometres of tour routes to explore.
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