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Abercrombie Karst Conservation Reserve

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All the practical information you need to know about Abercrombie Karst Conservation Reserve.

Getting there and parking

From Bathurst:

Drive south on Vale Road which continues into Trunkey Road
Continue until you come to the T-intersection at Trunkey Creek and turn left onto Goulburn Road
The turnoff to Abercrombie Caves is on your left approximately 13km after the township of Trunkey Creek onto Caves Road

From Goulburn:

Drive north west from passing the townships of Crookwell and Binda
Approximately 10km after the township of Binda turn to the right towards Tuena
The turnoff to Abercrombie Caves is on your right approximately 16km after the township of Trunkey Creek onto Caves Road

Park entry points

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By bike

Check out the Bicycle information for NSW website for more information.

Best times to visit

There are lots of great things waiting for you in Abercrombie Karst Conservation Reserve. Here are some of the highlights.

Autumn

Enjoy the cosy rooms and open fireplace at Arch Cottage and breathe in the crisp autumn air.

Spring

Pack a picnic and head off on the Grove Creek Falls walking track for a relaxing lunch with spectacular views of the waterfalls.

Summer

Step out of your tent and go for a refreshing swim in the pools of Grove Creek, then discover the natural wonders underground on a cave tour.

Winter

Explore the historic mining site at Mount Gray by day, then get cosy by the campfire at night.

Facilities

Barbecue facilities

Cafe/kiosk

Abercrombie Caves campground

Drinking water

Public phone

Abercrombie Caves campground

Showers

Abercrombie Caves campground

Electric power

Maps and downloads

Safety messages

However you discover NSW national parks and reserves, we want you to have a safe and enjoyable experience. Our park and reserve systems contrast greatly so you need to be aware of the risks and take responsibility for your own safety and the safety of those in your care.

Mobile safety

Dial Triple Zero (000) in an emergency. Download the Emergency Plus app before you visit, it helps emergency services locate you using your smartphone's GPS. Please note there is limited mobile phone reception in this park and you’ll need mobile reception to call Triple Zero (000).

Prohibited

Pets

Pets and domestic animals (other than certified assistance animals) are not permitted. Find out which regional parks allow dog walking and see the pets in parks policy for more information.

Smoking

NSW national parks are no smoking areas.

Contact

in the Country NSW region
Abercrombie Karst Conservation Reserve and caves are open Thursday to Monday (closed Tuesday and Wednesday). The reserve and caves area open daily during NSW school holidays. Closed Christmas Day.
- Abercrombie Caves office
  02 6368 8603
  Contact hours: Thursday to Monday, 9am to 4.30pm. During NSW school holidays, 9am to 4.30pm daily. Closed Christmas Day.
- 272 Caves Road, Abercrombie River 2795
- Email: abercrombie.caves@environment.nsw.gov.au
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- Oberon office
  02 6336 6200
  Contact hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 4.30pm.
- 38 Ross Street, Oberon NSW 2787
- Email: npws.kanangra@environment.nsw.gov.au
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Nearby towns

Blayney (49 km)

Blayney, a small farming town in the heart of Country NSW, is a great base for exploring regional heritage sites. Many of the buildings in Blayney and surrounding townships are classified by the National Trust.

www.visitnsw.com

Bathurst (68 km)

Within a 70-km radius of Bathurst are the spectacular limestone cave systems -Abercrombie and Jenolan caves - which you can explore safely on guided tours.