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Lost City lookout

Gardens of Stone State Conservation Area

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Overview

Lost City lookout is the gateway to Lost City walking track near Lithgow. It’s a scenic spot for a picnic with views of unique ‘platy’ pagoda rock formations and the sandstone escarpment as a backdrop.

Overlooking Marrangaroo Creek in Gardens of Stone State Conservation Area, Lost City lookout offers one of the best vantage points in the park. With picnic tables and benches just 400m from the carpark, the lookout is a great picnic spot for visitors. 

To see more of the area on foot, take the family-friendly Lost City walking track that starts from the lookout. This memorable 6km return walk takes about 2-4hrs and includes creek crossings, magnificent views, and heritage mining relics.

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  • A family walking up to Lost City lookout on Lost City walking track in Gardens of Stone State Conservation Area. Credit: Simone Cottrell © DCCEEW

    Lost City walking track

    Lost City walking track is a family-friendly 6km return walk in Gardens of Stone State Conservation Area. Just 5km from Lithgow, you'll see unique rock formations named pagodas, panoramic views, tranquil creeks and historic mining relics.

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