Current alerts in this area
Last reviewed: Tue 29 July 2025, 10.16am
Applies from Sun 27 Jul 2025, 11.26am.
Last reviewed: Tue 29 Jul 2025, 10.16am.
Closed areas: Glow Worm tunnel walking track closed
Glow Worm Tunnel Road is closed from Bungleboori Picnic Area. Closure is in place for all vehicles due to wet slippery road conditions. No access to Glow Worm tunnel walking tack during this closure. These areas will re-open as soon as they are safe. For more information, please contact Kanangra Area office on ph 02 6336 6200 or npws.kanangra@environment.nsw.gov.au
Applies from Sat 26 Jul 2025, 3.12pm.
Last reviewed: Sun 27 Jul 2025, 10.28am.
Closed areas: Glow Worm Tunnel Road - Closed
Glow Worm Tunnel Road is closed from Bungleboori Picnic Area. Closure is in place for all vehicles due to wet slippery road conditions. These areas will re-open as soon as they are safe. For more information, please contact Kanangra Area office on ph 02 6336 6200 or npws.kanangra@environment.nsw.gov.au
Applies from Fri 4 Jul 2025, 3.18pm
to Sun 31 Aug 2025, 5.00pm.
Last reviewed: Fri 4 Jul 2025, 3.22pm.
Other planned events: Lost City Walking Track Carpark Closure
Lost City Walking Track Carpark is currently closed for improvement works.
The improvement works at Lost City Walking Track Carpark will include a accessible footpaths, visitor information signage, seating, carparking and accessible double stall toilet. Revegetation work and planting of native species are also proposed.
Lost City Walking Track will remain open and accessible to visitors via Lost City Road. Visitors are advised to stay alert and follow the signage.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on 02 6336 6200.
Nearby alerts
Applies from Sun 27 Jul 2025, 10.41am. Last reviewed: Tue 29 Jul 2025, 10.17am
Other incidents: Access via Glen Davis Only
Glow Worm Tunnel Road is closed from Bungleboori Picnic Area. Closure is in place for all vehicles due to wet slippery road conditions. There is no access to Newnes camping area from the Glow worm tunnel side. Walking access is still available by the pipeline track from Glen Davis / Coorongooba, For more information, please contact Kanangra Area office on ph 02 6336 6200 or npws.kanangra@environment.nsw.gov.au
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Applies from Sun 27 Jul 2025, 11.26am. Last reviewed: Tue 29 Jul 2025, 10.16am
Closed areas: Glow Worm tunnel walking track closed
Glow Worm Tunnel Road is closed from Bungleboori Picnic Area. Closure is in place for all vehicles due to wet slippery road conditions. No access to Glow Worm tunnel walking tack during this closure. These areas will re-open as soon as they are safe. For more information, please contact Kanangra Area office on ph 02 6336 6200 or npws.kanangra@environment.nsw.gov.au
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Applies from Sat 26 Jul 2025, 3.12pm. Last reviewed: Sun 27 Jul 2025, 10.28am
Closed areas: Glow Worm Tunnel Road - Closed
Glow Worm Tunnel Road is closed from Bungleboori Picnic Area. Closure is in place for all vehicles due to wet slippery road conditions. These areas will re-open as soon as they are safe. For more information, please contact Kanangra Area office on ph 02 6336 6200 or npws.kanangra@environment.nsw.gov.au
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Applies from Thu 24 Jul 2025, 1.24pm. Last reviewed: Thu 24 Jul 2025, 1.39pm
Closed areas: Forest Campground precinct closure
The area west of Glowworm Tunnel Road from Western Boundary Road to Fire Trail No. 1 will be closed from Monday 28 July 2025 for construction of visitor infrastructure works. The closure will be in place for at least 12 months while works continue.
During the closure, there is no public access to:
- Western Boundary Road
- Red Hill Road
- Camp Road
- Newnes Afforestation Camp
- Any roads within the closed area including access to the southern end of Carne Creek Canyon
Closures are in place to enable the construction of:
- Forest Campground (at the old Newnes Afforestation Camp Ruins) which will include 50 bookable sites, group campground and picnic area
- Upgrading roads for 2WD access
- Rehabilitation of damaged and eroded areas
Information for camping:
Bush camping is allowed at sites further than 200 metres from park infrastructure such as roads, walking tracks and lookouts.
For information on the access strategy for Gardens of Stone State Conservation Area refer to the Road Access Strategy
For information on the long-term plan for the Gardens of Stone State Conservation Area refer to the Master Plan
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Applies from Fri 4 Jul 2025, 3.18pm to Sun 31 Aug 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 4 Jul 2025, 3.22pm
Other planned events: Lost City Walking Track Carpark Closure
Lost City Walking Track Carpark is currently closed for improvement works.
The improvement works at Lost City Walking Track Carpark will include a accessible footpaths, visitor information signage, seating, carparking and accessible double stall toilet. Revegetation work and planting of native species are also proposed.
Lost City Walking Track will remain open and accessible to visitors via Lost City Road. Visitors are advised to stay alert and follow the signage.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on 02 6336 6200.
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Applies from Mon 30 Jun 2025, 8.56am. Last reviewed: Mon 30 Jun 2025, 9.01am
Safety alerts: Road Maintenance Work -State Mine Gully Rd and Glow Worm Tunnel Rd
NPWS will be undertaking road maintenance work on State Mine Gully Road and Glow Worm Tunnel Road. These roads will remain open, however, visitors must take care around heavy machinery and must slow down in the work zone.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact Kanangra Area office on 02 6336 6200.
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Applies from Thu 20 Jul 2023, 3.06pm. Last reviewed: Wed 25 Jun 2025, 9.18am
Safety alerts: Haulage trucks using Old Bells Line of Rd
Haulage trucks are in operation along Old Bells Line of Rd between the park entrance near Chifley Road (Zig Zag Railway) and Clarence Sands during the following times:
• Monday to Friday: 04.00 to 18.00
• Saturday: 04.00 to 13.00
During these times road users are reminded to:
• drive with caution
• adhere to the speed limit of 40 km/hr
• listen for truck movements via UHF-11
If a UHF radio is unavailable, NPWS recommends to access the reserve via State Mine Gully Rd. For more information contact the Kanangra Area office on (02) 6336 6200.
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Applies from Fri 16 May 2025, 2.17pm. Last reviewed: Thu 22 May 2025, 2.00pm
Closed areas: Road Closed- Lost City North Road
Lost City North Road is closed from Friday 16th May 2025 for improvement works including road upgrades and visitor facilities.
Lost City Walking Track is accessible via Lost City Road (previously known as Lost City South Road).
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Applies from Thu 4 Jul 2024, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 16 May 2025, 8.54am
Closed areas: North Ridge Rd closure
North Ridge Road is now closed for works as part of the Gardens of Stone Multi-Day Walk. The closure will be in place until further notice.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6336 6200.
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