Abercrombie Karst Conservation Reserve
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Abercrombie Karst Conservation Reserve.
Getting there and parking
Get driving directions
From Bathurst:
- Drive south on Vale Road which continues into Trunkey Road
- Continue until you come to the T-intersection at Trunkey Creek and turn left onto Goulburn Road
- The turnoff to Abercrombie Caves is on your left approximately 13km after the township of Trunkey Creek onto Caves Road
From Goulburn:
- Drive north west from passing the townships of Crookwell and Binda
- Approximately 10km after the township of Binda turn to the right towards Tuena
- The turnoff to Abercrombie Caves is on your right approximately 16km after the township of Trunkey Creek onto Caves Road
Park entry points
- Abercrombie Karst Conservation Reserve See on map
By bike
Check out the Bicycle information for NSW website for more information.
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting for you in Abercrombie Karst Conservation Reserve. Here are some of the highlights.
Autumn
Enjoy the cosy rooms and open fireplace at Arch Cottage and breathe in the crisp autumn air.
Spring
Pack a picnic and head off on the Grove Creek Falls walking track for a relaxing lunch with spectacular views of the waterfalls.
Summer
Step out of your tent and go for a refreshing swim in the pools of Grove Creek, then discover the natural wonders underground on a cave tour.
Winter
Explore the historic mining site at Mount Gray by day, then get cosy by the campfire at night.
Facilities
Amenities
Toilets
Picnic tables
Barbecue facilities
Cafe/kiosk
Drinking water
Public phone
Showers
Electric power
Maps and downloads
Prohibited
Pets
Pets and domestic animals (other than certified assistance animals) are not permitted. Find out which regional parks allow dog walking and see the pets in parks policy for more information.
Smoking
NSW national parks are no smoking areas.
Contact
- in the Country NSW region
Abercrombie Karst Conservation Reserve and caves are open Thursday to Monday (closed Tuesday and Wednesday). The reserve and caves area open daily during NSW school holidays. Closed Christmas Day.
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Abercrombie Caves office
02 6368 8603
Contact hours: Thursday to Monday, 9am to 4.30pm. During NSW school holidays, 9am to 4.30pm daily. Closed Christmas Day. - 272 Caves Road, Abercrombie River 2795
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Email: abercrombie.caves@environment.nsw.gov.au
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Abercrombie Caves office
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Oberon office
02 6336 6200
Contact hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 4.30pm. - 38 Ross Street, Oberon NSW 2787
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Email: npws.kanangra@environment.nsw.gov.au
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Oberon office
Nearby towns
Blayney (49 km)
Blayney, a small farming town in the heart of Country NSW, is a great base for exploring regional heritage sites. Many of the buildings in Blayney and surrounding townships are classified by the National Trust.
Bathurst (68 km)
Within a 70-km radius of Bathurst are the spectacular limestone cave systems -Abercrombie and Jenolan caves - which you can explore safely on guided tours.
Goulburn (120 km)
Named after Henry Goulburn - the British Secretary of State for the Colonies, Goulburn developed into a major centre for wool, and in 1863, it became Australia's first inland city. Today, the town is a rich hub of history, discovery and natural beauty.