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Gardens of Stone State Conservation Area
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Gardens of Stone State Conservation Area
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- Fire bansUntil 31 Mar 2027
Park Fire Ban - Kanangra Reserves
A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed. During park fire ban periods, all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamine) barbecues and stoves are prohibited. Gas and electric barbecues and cookers are permitted as long as:
- They're under direct control of an adult
- The ground within 2m of the barbecue is cleared of all flammable materials
- There's an adequate supply of water (minimum of a bucket)
However, the following campgrounds are exempt:
Abercrombie Karst Conservation Reserve
- Abercrombie Caves campground
Abercrombie River National Park
- Bummaroo Ford campground
- Silent Creek campground
- The Beach
- The Sink campground
Kanangra Boyd National Park
- Boyd River campground
- Dingo Dell campground
Marrangaroo National Park
- Marrangaroo campground
Turon National Park
- Woolshed Flat campground
- Turon River camping
- The Diggings campground
Wombeyan Karst Conservation Reserve
- Wombeyan Caves campground
Yerranderie Regional Park
- Private Town campground
- Government Town campground
If a Total Fire Ban is in place, different rules apply. Contact the local park office before bringing a gas or electric barbecue or cooker.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire bans in parks and reserves including your responsibilities, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page.
About
The Gardens of Stone State Conservation Area links three national parks – Wollemi, Blue Mountains and Gardens of Stone – with stunning scenery and walking tracks. View the awe-inspiring geographical features like sandstone cliffs, deep slot canyons and dramatic gullies; take the area's mining history; or visit the Lost City, an incredible landscape of sculptural, ironstone-banded 'platy' pagodas rising up out of the dense bush.
The park at a glance
Discover towering sandstone pagodas, mining relics, and walks from Lost City when you visit Gardens of Stone State Conservation Area. Only 2.5hrs from Sydney and 5km from Lithgow the park makes a fantastic day trip.
Gardens of Stone State Conservation Area links Wollemi, Blue Mountains and Gardens of Stone national parks. The reserve is on Wiradjuri Country and includes Newnes Plateau, the highest-elevation sandstone plateau, in the Blue Mountains.
There’s an abundance of geological features to marvel including dramatic gullies, deep slot canyons, and sandstone cliffs. But the most iconic are the fragile and nationally significant sculptural ‘platy’ pagodas with their distinct ironstone banding.
You can admire these rare, ancient pagodas from lookouts along Lost City walking track which makes an ideal day trip for families. You’ll also find heritage dams and relics that are a reminder of Newnes’ mining heritage.
Rich eucalypt forests and woodland offer a peaceful escape for visitors and a refuge for plants and animals. The area protects endangered Newnes Plateau shrub and Montane peatlands and swamps. The Newnes Plateau geebung is only found here on the Newnes Plateau.
The park is home to more than 80 rare and threatened animals like glossy black cockatoos, koalas, spotted-tailed quolls, regent honeyeaters, Giant Dragonfly and Blue Mountains water skinks.
The park has limited opportunities for 4WDing and cycling on specific roads and management trails. There are vehicle-based campsites in a few areas. To find out more please contact the park office.
If you’re planning a trip to Glow Worm Tunnel in Wollemi National Park then a visit to Lost City is recommended and will be directly on your way from Lithgow.
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- Walks
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- Drives
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Plan your visit
Access, facilities and practical details.
Best times to visit
Spring
Waratahs, boronias and Sunshine Wattle are in bloom and temperatures are perfect for walking and cycling.
Summer
The summer sun casts interesting shadows across the landscape making for dramatic photographs but be ready hot weather.
Autumn
Crisp mornings and mild days provide the stage for family trips to Lost City and the adjoining parks, including Wollemi National Park and Gardens of Stone National Park.
Winter
Cool days are ideal for exploring walking tracks and fire trails surrounded by flowering wattle.
Places to discover
Stay, explore and relax across the park.
Drives (1)
- Ben Bullen trail
Walks in this park
- Broad Swamp loop walk
Grade 3 · Moderate · 6km loop · 1 - 2hrs
Plants and animals
Animals
- Bare-nosed wombat (Vombatus ursinus)
- Koala (Phascolarctos cinereus)
- Yellow-tailed black cockatoo (Calyptorhynchus funereus)
Plants
- Flannel flower (Actinotus helianthi)
- Grass tree (Xanthorrea spp.)
- Old man banksia (Banksia serrata)
Protected species listed by NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service.
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Before you go
Opening
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Nearby towns
Lithgow (5 km)
Get in touch
Phone
1300 072 757Website
Visit websiteOberon office
02 6336 6200npws.kanangra@environment.nsw.gov.au38 Ross Street, Oberon NSW 2787
Monday to Friday, 9am to 4.30pm
Where you'll be
Lost City North Rd
Newnes Plateau NSW 2790