Grove Creek cabins
Abercrombie Karst Conservation Reserve
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Grove Creek cabins.
Getting there and parking
Get driving directions
Abercrombie Karst Conservation Reserve is located in Central-West NSW, 1 hour south of Bathurst and 1.5 hours drive north of Goulburn. To reach Grove Creek cabins, enter the reserve and follow Caves Road to the visitor centre.
Park entry points
- Abercrombie Karst visitors centre See on map
Road quality
- Sealed roads
Vehicle access
- 2WD vehicles
Weather restrictions
- All weather
Parking
Parking is available at Grove Creek cabins for 2 vehicles.
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 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.
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
8°C and 27°C
Highest recorded
27°C
Winter temperature
Average
-0.1°C and 12°C
Lowest recorded
-1.1°C
Rainfall
Wettest month
January
Driest month
April
The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day
268.4mm
Facilities
- Each cabin is fully furnished with a fully-equipped kitchen, 1 bathroom, 2 bedrooms and a verandah.
- The cabin kitchen includes a microwave, toaster, kettle, dining table, electric stove and small oven.
- Bedding configuration: 1 double bed, 1 bunk bed.
- There is no DVD, television or stereo at the accommodation
- There is a coin-operated washing machine and dryer next to the visitor centre
- There is an electric heater and an outdoor fireplace
- Rubbish bins are supplied. Please leave the cabin in a clean and tidy manner, place rubbish in the bins provided and take home recyclable materials.
Toilets
Showers
Electric power
Maps and downloads
Accessibility
Disability access level - no wheelchair access
Grove Creek cabins are not wheelchair accessible.
Permitted
You'll need a valid ticket or token to enter the caves. Cave entry is allowed during normal business hours; 9am to 4.30pm Thursday to Monday or daily during NSW school holidays.
Generators
You can use a generator until 10pm, but please be considerate of other visitors.
Prohibited
Amplified music is not permitted.
Fishing
Spear fishing is not permitted
Gathering firewood
Firewood may not be collected from the park.
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.

Park info
- in Abercrombie Karst Conservation Reserve 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.