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Gardens of Stone SCA

Carne View Lookout
Australia Newnes Plateau NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

Carne View Lookout – dramatic views over Carne Creek

Carne View Lookout reached via a bushwalking trail from either Birds Rock or Broad Swamp. Located in the Gardens of Stone Conservation Area, it offers stunning views over Carne Creek and surrounding cliffs.

By oliverd :-), 2 monthsOctober 10, 2025 ago
IMG 4983 LR Pagodas and Views on the Broad Swamp to Birds Rock trail
Australia Newnes Plateau NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

Pagodas and Views on the Broad Swamp to Birds Rock trail

Opened in 2025, the Broad Swamp to Birds Rock Trail in the Gardens of Stone passes some spectacular platy pagoda country before crossing Carne Creek to reach Carne View Lookout. From here you can return the same way or continue to Birds Rock Lookout.

By oliverd :-), 3 monthsOctober 2, 2025 ago
IMG 4682 LR Ancient Tree Ferns on the Dicksonia Forest Ravine loop
Australia Newnes NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

Ancient Tree Ferns on the Dicksonia Forest Ravine loop

This relatively short loop walk in the Gardens of Stone explores the Dicksonia Forest Ravine, an amazing rainforest gully of ancient tree ferns. The exit route along the ridge offers extensive views over the Dingo Creek area.

By oliverd :-), 3 monthsSeptember 28, 2025 ago
Edmund Falls in the Gardens of Stone
Australia Newnes Plateau NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

Edmund Falls – a hidden Gardens of Stone waterfall

Edmund Falls is a picturesque waterfall in the Gardens of Stone; it can be viewed from below and above.

By oliverd :-), 10 monthsFebruary 23, 2025 ago
1X3A8366 LR Devils Throat - a unique waterfall and swimming hole
Australia Newnes Plateau NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

Devils Throat – a unique waterfall and swimming hole

Devils Throat (part of Alcatraz Canyon) drops 15m through a shaft in the cliffs before pouring out a slot in the rocks. It’s unique waterfall and swimming spot.

By oliverd :-), 10 monthsFebruary 10, 2025 ago
1X3A8144 LR Spectacular waterfalls, slots and pagodas along Carne Creek
Australia Newnes Plateau NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

Spectacular waterfalls, slots and pagodas along Carne Creek

A stunning bushwalk around Carne Creek, which provides many vantage points from pagodas above the gorge and visits the picturesque Edmund Falls and unique Devils Throat.

By oliverd :-), 11 monthsJanuary 23, 2025 ago
Lost City Walking Track
Australia NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

Lost City bushwalk – an easy introduction to the rugged Gardens of Stone

A family-friendly 6km return walk, the Lost City bushwalk offers dramatic views of the Gardens of Stone State Conservation Area, and passes some of the remains of the historic mines.

By oliverd :-), 12 monthsJanuary 4, 2025 ago
Ethereal Canyon
Australia Clarence NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

Ethereal Canyon – a spectacular loop walk through grottos and rainforest

A delightful bushwalk in the Gardens of Stone, which passes Ethereal Canyon and an idyllic waterfall and pool, before returning via the enigmatic Midsummer Nights Grotto. A set of pagodas offering panoramic views completes the off-track loop.

By oliverd :-), 2 yearsMarch 6, 2024 ago
1X3A7243 LR Blackfellows Hands Cave (Maiyingu Marragu)
Australia NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

Blackfellows Hands Cave (Maiyingu Marragu)

A well-preserved and significant Aboriginal rock art site, the Blackfellows Hands Cave (Maiyingu Marragu) has over 50 stencils of hands and weapons. It’s reached by a short walk.

By oliverd :-), 2 yearsOctober 25, 2023 ago
1X3A5389 LR Witches Watch to Tara Point via Hecates Cauldron - a magical Gardens of Stone walk
Australia NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

Witches Watch to Tara Point via Hecates Cauldron – a magical Gardens of Stone walk

An incredibly scenic Gardens of Stone bushwalk, which passes the Gordian Knot and Witches Watch lookouts, before descending into Hecates Cauldron. After a side-trip to the Tower of Hope the route exits the valley via Tara Slot and Tara Point.

By oliverd :-), 3 yearsMay 26, 2023 ago

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