
Carne View Lookout

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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.
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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.
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Broad Swamp to Birds Rock Walking Track
Newnes Plateau NSW 2790









