Applies from Thu 30 Apr 2026, 11.28am. Last reviewed: Thu 21 May 2026, 3.56pm
Closed areas: Gardens of Stone State Conservation Area closures and partial closures
Several areas within Gardens of Stone State Conservation Area are closed or under traffic management due to ongoing roadworks and visitor infrastructure upgrades. These measures are in place to support public safety while new and improved visitor infrastructure is under development.
State Mine Gully Road
- State Mine Gully Road is closed to the public between Dobbs Drift and Lost City Road to enable road upgrade works. Visitors cannot access Gardens of Stone SCA or Wollemi National Park via State Mine Gully Road during this closure.
- Traffic management is in place on State Mine Gully Road between Lost City Road and Old Bells Line of Road to support road upgrade works. Reduced speed limits and temporary traffic lights are in operation and increased heavy vehicle movements should be expected. Please allow extra travel time and follow all signage and traffic control directions.
Alternative access to the park is via Old Bells Line of Road, including access to Lost City Lookout (south), Lost City walking track and Glow Worm Tunnel.
Lost City North
Lost City North Lookout is closed from Monday 19 May through to July for carpark and lookout upgrades. There will be no vehicle or pedestrian access during this time.
Forest Campground precinct
The area west of Glow Worm Tunnel Road, from Western Boundary Road to Fire Trail No. 1, is closed to support the development of a major new visitor precinct. New visitor infrastructure includes major road upgrades, a family-friendly campground, and cycling and walking experiences.
There is no public access to:
- Western Boundary Road
- Red Hill Road
- Camp Road
- Newnes Afforestation Camp
- All roads within the closed area, including access to the southern end of Carne Creek Canyon
- Broad Swamp Car Park
Walking tracks
The following walking tracks are temporarily closed due to construction and maintenance works:
- Broad Swamp Loop Walk
- Broad Swamp to Birds Rock Walking Track (Pagoda Walk – Section 1)
Camping information
Bush camping is permitted at sites located more than 200 metres from park infrastructure, including walking tracks and lookouts.
Visitors are advised to plan ahead, check the NPWS website before travelling for the latest updates, and follow all on-site signage and directions.
For more information, please contact the Kanangra Area office:
Email: npws.Kanangra@environment.nsw.gov.au
Phone: (02) 6336 6200
Access restrictions are strictly enforced to support visitor safety, and penalties may apply for non-compliance.
Affects 1 park and 5 locations nearby.