Evans Crown Nature Reserve

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Evans Crown rock formation at Evans Crown Nature Reserve, Tarana, Blue Mountains
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Evans Crown Nature Reserve

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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

Evans Crown is located three kilometres southeast of the village of Tarana. Access is from Honeysuckle Falls Road off the Lithgow, Tarana, Sodwalls Road. There is an information board at the start of the walking track.

The reserve comprises 425 hectares with spectacular granite formations. The summit at Crown Rock is 1104 metres above sea level. To the Waradjuri Aboriginal people, it was a special place of initiations and coroboree, and it continues to hold high significance.

Evans Crown conserves a range of native fauna. As a nature reserve the plants and animals are regarded as highly important. Recreational uses are only permitted if they don't compromise the area's vast natural resources.

The park at a glance

Evans Crown Nature Reserve was created in March 1975. It covers an area of 425ha. View the detailed park and fire management documents.

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Get in touch

Oberon office

02 6336 6200npws.kanangra@environment.nsw.gov.au

38 Ross Street, Oberon NSW 2787

Monday to Friday, 9am to 4.30pm

Where you'll be

Honeysuckle Falls Road

Tarana NSW 2787