Carne View Lookout

Attraction
An aerial view of 3 hikers enjoying the view from Carne View lookout along Broad Swamp to Birds Rock
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Park alerts

Gardens of Stone State Conservation Area

5 current alerts · Checked 14 Oct 2026, 4:05 pm

  • 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

Carne View lookout is the jewel in the crown of the Gardens of Stone State Conservation Area, with panoramic views overlooking Carne Creek.

There's no vehicle access – you can reach the lookout along the 17.5 Kilometre Broad Swamp to Birds Rock walking track or from Birds Rock carpark which is a 7 Kilometre return walk along a remote fire trail. Birds Rock carpark is accessible by 4WD only.

Gardens of Stone State Conservation Area

Carne View lookout in Gardens of Stone State Conservation area is a remote lookout along the Broad Swamp to Birds Rock walking track.

Frequently asked questions

3 questions

Where you'll be

Broad Swamp to Birds Rock Walking Track

Newnes Plateau NSW 2790

Hours

Open 24 hours