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Lost City walking track

Gardens of Stone State Conservation Area

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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

Safety messages

Bushwalking safety

Fire safety

Mobile safety

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

Lost City walking track

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