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Gardens of Stone State Conservation Area

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Current alerts in this area

Last reviewed: Thu 5 June 2025, 4.34pm

Applies from Tue 29 Apr 2025, 7.00am to Fri 27 Jun 2025, 6.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 29 May 2025, 1.47pm.

Closed areas: The National Trail closed

The National Trail, Lidsdale, Gardens of Stone SCA is closed from Tuesday 29th April until Friday 27th June due to roadworks in the area.

 

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6336 6200.

Applies from Mon 28 Apr 2025, 3.20pm to Fri 27 Jun 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Tue 27 May 2025, 1.34pm.

Closed areas: Fire trails closed for maintenance ; Baal Bone and Long Swamp

Baal Bone Fire Trail and Long Swamp Fire Trail – Closed for fire trail maintenance works from 6am, Tuesday 29th April 2025 until 5pm, Friday 27h June 2025.

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).

Affects 2 locations in this park: Show list

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.

Applies from Thu 20 Jul 2023, 3.06pm. Last reviewed: Thu 5 Jun 2025, 4.34pm.

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.

Upcoming management events

Upcoming management events
Date Event Title
16 June 2025 Safety alerts Birds Rock Trail closed for road maintenance Details

Applies from Mon 16 Jun 2025, 6.00am to Mon 30 Jun 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 5 Jun 2025, 10.02am

Birds Rock Trail will be closed for road maintenance repairs from 16th June to 30th June, 2025. Access is not permitted during this time.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. Please plan your visit and check the NPWS visitor alerts before you travel. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6336 6200.

Details

Nearby alerts

Applies from Fri 30 May 2025, 9.27am to Fri 27 Jun 2025, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 30 May 2025, 9.39am

Closed areas: Hartley Historic Site Visitor Centre - temporary closure

Hartley Historic Site Visitor Centre is closed from 30 May to 27 June 2025 for roof replacement works. During these works there will be no self-guided tours of Hartley Courthouse and Former St Bernards Church and Kew-Y-Ahn Aboriginal Gallery will be closed.

For your safety, please follow all signs and directions of NPWS staff and contractors. The landline will not be monitored during these works. For more information, please call 0448 444 257 or email hartley@environment.nsw.gov.au.

Affects 1 park and 5 locations nearby. Show list

Applies from Fri 23 May 2025, 10.15am. Last reviewed: Thu 29 May 2025, 4.03pm

Closed areas: Glow Worm Tunnel Walking Track closed due to heavy rainfall

The section of Glow Worm Tunnel walking track from the Glow Worm Tunnel exit to the 'four ways' intersection, Wolgan Valley will remain closed until further notice.

Recent heavy rainfall has caused landslips along this section of Glow Worm Tunnel walking track.

The Glow Worm Tunnel can still be accessed via the Glow Worm Tunnel carpark. Newnes Industrial Ruins and the Newnes Campgrounds can only be accessed via the Pipeline Track from Glen Davis or by Old Coach Road on weekends.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Kanangra Area Office on (02) 6336 6200.

Affects 1 park and 2 locations nearby. Show list

Applies from Fri 2 May 2025, 8.59am to Fri 1 May 2026, 9.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 5 May 2025, 1.44pm

Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 baiting program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from Friday 2nd May 2025 to Friday 1st May 2026 in the following areas:

  • Abercrombie River National Park
  • Abercrombie River State Conservation Area
  • Kanangra-Boyd National Park
  • Blue Mountains National Park (southern section)
  • Wollemi National Park (Wolga)
  • Gardens of Stone National Park
  • Jenolan Karst Conservation Area
  • Turon National Park
  • Marrangaroo National Park

The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.

The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock.

Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks managed lands. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.

For more information, contact the NPWS Kanangra area office at Oberon on 02 6336 6200.

Affects 4 parks nearby. Show list

Applies from Thu 1 May 2025, 2.22pm to Sun 29 Jun 2025, 2.27pm. Last reviewed: Fri 6 Jun 2025, 8.37am

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 aerial baiting program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program in Gardens of Stone National Park from Monday 19th May – Sunday 1st June 2025.

The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.

The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise the impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock.

Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks managed lands. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.

Please contact the local NPWS area office for more information:

Mudgee 02 6370 9000

Oberon 02 6336 6200

Affects 1 park and 3 locations nearby. Show list

Applies from Thu 1 May 2025, 11.39am to Sun 29 Jun 2025, 12.27pm. Last reviewed: Fri 6 Jun 2025, 8.37am

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 aerial baiting program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program in Avisford Nature Reserve (NR), Capertee National Park (NP) and managed Crown Land, Dapper NR, Durridgere State Conservation Area (SCA), Goodiman SCA, Goulburn River NP, Mugii Murum-ban SCA, Munghorn Gap NR, and Yarrobil NP from Monday 19th May – Sunday 1st June 2025.

The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.

The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise the impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock.

Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks managed lands. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.

Please contact the local Mudgee NPWS area office for more information on 02 6370 9000.

Affects 1 park and 1 location nearby. Show list

Applies from Thu 1 May 2025, 2.48pm to Sun 29 Jun 2025, 2.48pm. Last reviewed: Fri 6 Jun 2025, 8.37am

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 aerial baiting program

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program in Abercrombie River National Park (NP), Abercrombie River State Conservation Area (SCA), Jenolan Karst Conservation Reserve (KCR), Kanangra-Boyd NP Mares Forest NP, and Turon NP from Monday 19th May – Sunday 1st June 2025.

The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.

The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise the impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock.

Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks managed lands. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.

Please contact the local Oberon NPWS area office for more information on 02 6336 6200.

Affects 1 park and 3 locations nearby. Show list

Applies from Mon 17 Feb 2025, 10.03am. Last reviewed: Thu 20 Mar 2025, 11.40am

Closed areas: Talisman Gallery closed

The Talisman Gallery at Hartley Historic Site is closed from Monday 17 February 2025 until further notice.

For more information, please contact Hartley Visitor Centre on 02 6355 2117.

Affects 2 parks and 1 location nearby. Show list

Applies from Tue 18 Feb 2020, 5.42pm. Last reviewed: Wed 9 Apr 2025, 7.52am

Closed areas: Tramway trail closed to vehicles due to rockfall

Tramway trail in Mugii Murum-ban State Conservation Area is closed to vehicles until further notice. The closure is due to a rockfall adjacent to the trail.

A geotechnical risk assessment has been undertaken.  Repairs to address safety issues need to be undertaken before reopening. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6370 9000.

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

Applies from Thu 24 Dec 2020, 9.34am. Last reviewed: Thu 8 May 2025, 9.03am

Safety alerts: Drinking water in Capertee National Park

You'll need to bring your own water for drinking and cooking in Capertee National Park. Water supplied at Capertee Homestead and Capertee Cottage is untreated and only suitable for showering and washing dishes.

Campers at Capertee and Policemans Point campgrounds should not use water from Capertee River for drinking or cooking. 

Applies from Thu 4 Jun 2020, 3.29pm. Last reviewed: Wed 30 Apr 2025, 11.05am

Other planned events: Marangaroo National Park

If you plan to stay at an NPWS campground after 1 June 2020 you'll need to make a booking first. This also applies to campgrounds that did not require bookings previously.

If you can't find your preferred campground on a webpage for Marangaroo National Park, please check this list of lesser-known campgrounds and make your booking.

If you're still unable to find your preferred campground phone 1300 072 757.

Affects 1 park nearby. Show list

Local alerts

For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/visit-a-park/parks/gardens-of-stone-state-conservation-area/local-alerts

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