Lost City walking track
Gardens of Stone State Conservation Area
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Lost City walking track.
Track grading
Features of this track
Distance
6km return
Time
2 - 4hrs
Quality of markings
Clearly sign posted
Experience required
Some bushwalking experience recommended
Gradient
Short steep hills
Steps
Many steps
Quality of path
Formed track, some obstacles
Getting there and parking
The Lost City walking track is in Gardens of Stone State Conservation area near Lithgow.
To get there:
- Access the Gardens of Stone State Conservation Area via State Mine Gully Road.
- Turn left at Lost City Road, 800m north of the Gardens of Stone State Conservation Area entry.
- Continue straight past the Lost City overflow carpark and park at Lost City carpark.
Road quality
- Unsealed roads
Vehicle access
- 2WD vehicles
Weather restrictions
- 4WD required in wet weather
Parking
- Lost City carpark is at the southern end of the walking track. It is an informal gravel carpark until upgrades are completed in 2025.
- Overflow parking is available at the Lost City overflow carpark, 1.5km from Lost City carpark.
- There is an informal gravel carpark at Lost City North that is accessible by 4WD only.
Facilities
There are no bins so please take all your rubbish with you.
Toilets
Temporary toilets are located at Lost City carpark while infrastructure works are being completed.
- Flush toilets
Picnic tables
There are picnic tables at Lost City lookout, 400m from Lost City carpark.
Carpark
- Lost City carpark is at the southern end of the walking track. It is an informal gravel carpark until upgrades are completed in 2025.
- Overflow parking is available at the Lost City overflow carpark, 1.5km from Lost City carpark.
Maps and downloads
Accessibility
Disability access level - no wheelchair access
Hard access is via steps or a steep slope, or you'll have to move across a rough surface with obstacles such as potholes, tree roots, and rocks. Assistance will be necessary.
Prohibited
Camp fires and solid fuel burners
Camping
Gathering firewood
Pets
Smoking
Operated by
- Oberon office
- Monday to Friday, 9am to 4.30pm.
- 02 6336 6200
- npws.kanangra@environment.nsw.gov.au
- 38 Ross Street, Oberon NSW 2787
Park info
- in Gardens of Stone State Conservation Area in the Sydney and surrounds region
Gardens of Stone State Conservation Area is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.