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Gardens of Stone State Conservation Area

State Conservation Area · NSW · NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service

Some areas closed

1 closure listed.

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service lists closures of parts of this park, as of 11:45 am Fri 2 Oct 2026 (Sydney time). Read each notice to see what's affected.

We last read NPWS's alerts at 11:45 am Fri 2 Oct 2026 (Sydney time). They last changed at 10:45 am Fri 2 Oct 2026 (Sydney time).

Always check the official site and local conditions before you go: NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service.

What's closed

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  • Gardens of Stone State Conservation Area closures and partial closures

    NPWS · Partial closure

    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. 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 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.

    Updated by NPWS at 4:11 pm Thu 24 Sep 2026 (Sydney time). As of 11:45 am Fri 2 Oct 2026 (Sydney time). Read it on the NPWS site.

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Other alerts (3)

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Fire

  • Park Fire Ban - Kanangra Reserves · NPWS

    NPWS · Fire

    Park Fire Ban - Kanangra Reserves

    A park fire ban is in place in this park and remains in effect unless otherwise extended or removed. During park fire ban periods, all campfire and solid fuel (wood, heat beads, charcoal, briquettes, hexamine) barbecues and stoves are prohibited. Gas and electric barbecues and cookers are permitted as long as: They're under direct control of an adult The ground within 2m of the barbecue is cleared of all flammable materials There's an adequate supply of water (minimum of a bucket) However, the following campgrounds are exempt: Abercrombie Karst Conservation Reserve Abercrombie Caves campground Abercrombie River National Park Bummaroo Ford campground Silent Creek campground The Beach The Sink campground Kanangra Boyd National Park Boyd River campground Dingo Dell campground Marrangaroo National Park Marrangaroo campground Turon National Park Woolshed Flat campground Turon River camping The Diggings campground Wombeyan Karst Conservation Reserve Wombeyan Caves campground Yerranderie Regional Park Private Town campground Government Town campground If a Total Fire Ban is in place, different rules apply. Contact the local park office before bringing a gas or electric barbecue or cooker. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire bans in parks and reserves including your responsibilities, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page.

    Updated by NPWS at 4:11 pm Thu 24 Sep 2026 (Sydney time). As of 11:45 am Fri 2 Oct 2026 (Sydney time). Read it on the NPWS site.

    Alerts © NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service, licensed under CC BY 4.0

Cautions

  • Construction works at Bungleboori precinct · NPWS

    NPWS · Caution

    Construction works at Bungleboori precinct

    /**/ Construction works are underway at the Bungleboori precinct until December 2026. Visitors should drive with caution, follow traffic control measures and be aware of construction vehicles and workers in the area. The Bungleboori site is closed to visitors during construction. Traffic on Glowworm Tunnel Road at the intersection with Lost City North and Maiyingu Marragu will be temporarily reduced to a single lane from October 11. Visitors may experience delays of up to five minutes while intersection and road safety upgrades are completed. Check the Gardens of Stone local alerts page for current access information. For enquiries contact Kanangra Area office on (02) 6336 6200.

    Dates given: “until December 2026”

    Updated by NPWS at 4:11 pm Thu 24 Sep 2026 (Sydney time). As of 11:45 am Fri 2 Oct 2026 (Sydney time). Read it on the NPWS site.

    Alerts © NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service, licensed under CC BY 4.0

  • Haulage trucks using Old Bells Line of Rd · NPWS

    NPWS · Caution

    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.

    Updated by NPWS at 4:11 pm Thu 24 Sep 2026 (Sydney time). As of 11:45 am Fri 2 Oct 2026 (Sydney time). Read it on the NPWS site.

    Alerts © NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service, licensed under CC BY 4.0