lost city lithgow

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Anyone been to the lost city anything much to see and can you camp anywhere near it any info will be appreciated thankyou
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Reply By: Ozboc - Tuesday, Jan 09, 2007 at 10:59

Tuesday, Jan 09, 2007 at 10:59
Hi there -- been there may times - 2 ways to get there also - the easy boring way or via the 2 large hills that are nicely washed out and rutted now and presents a challenge( this is the way we choose every time ) this is via the right path rather than the left path

as for camping --- camping AT lost cities proberbly coulld be done - but there is a lot of rock around - so no where to pitch a tent - you would be better off camping in the main camping ground just on the main road to glow worm tunnel

Boc
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Reply By: jschacher1 - Tuesday, Jan 09, 2007 at 12:25

Tuesday, Jan 09, 2007 at 12:25
check this out
www.nissan.com.au/owningNissan/pdfs_treks/jul2002.pdf
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Follow Up By: pepper2 - Wednesday, Jan 10, 2007 at 18:19

Wednesday, Jan 10, 2007 at 18:19
thankyou that is helpful
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Reply By: 3.0turbob - Tuesday, Jan 09, 2007 at 12:29

Tuesday, Jan 09, 2007 at 12:29
The track into the Lost City has been closed for a few years now, walk in only. Spectacular beehive rock formations with some nice views to be had. Good to do a bit of exploring, but if kids a with you keep a close eye on them when climbing around the rocks. The main campground is at Bungleboorie with basic facilities, ie pit toilet and fire places. This is not too far from the Lost city. Some good 4Wd tracks around, best to get yourself a map of the area. You can access the area via the Zig Zag railway entry off the Great Western Hwy about 10 K's out of Lithgow. Oh, the area is popular with trail bike riders.

Rob
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Follow Up By: Ozboc - Tuesday, Jan 09, 2007 at 21:58

Tuesday, Jan 09, 2007 at 21:58
sorry to correct - but if your comming in at Zig zag railway - the entry road is BELLS LINE OF ROAD.

Boc
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Follow Up By: 3.0turbob - Wednesday, Jan 10, 2007 at 07:09

Wednesday, Jan 10, 2007 at 07:09
Yes.........
Thanks Boc, meaning one thing but writing another.

Rob
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Follow Up By: Member - bushfix - Wednesday, Jan 10, 2007 at 07:30

Wednesday, Jan 10, 2007 at 07:30
G'day,

actually only the last few hundred metres of the track are closed to vehicles now. It is bouldered off at the drop off above the old carpark. Altihough this 'robs' you of a nice little drive at the end, I reckon this is actually a good thing as it allows you to take in the place a bit better as you walk to and fro. However, it could restrict access for many less mobile people which is a downer, you can not enjoy the place as much from the new carpark. Yeah keep kids close, there are some sheer drops a long way down.

You can get there off the Bells Line of Road via the Old Bells Line of Road, which you pick up after crossing the railway at the Zig Zag turn RHS of carpark. Stay on the main track then after about 13 km or so, turn right at the major T junction, if you go left you will end up in Lithgow. Shortly after the T you will come to the Bungleboori campsite (on your right) and Blackfellows' Hands track opposite it on your left. Take that track and the first left (almost immediately) and as mentioned, keep to the LHS tracks to get to the Lost City.

I would not recommend you stay at Bungleboori unless desperate (esp on weekends) as there can be too many dirt bikes around. They need a place for recreation too and this place works for them but I would not even stop there for a cuppa. Depending if you are on your own or not just find a spot along Blackfellows' Hands track and bush camp. Obviously you can also pick up Blackfellowss Hands Trail from the Lidsdale end (where the "Cave" is) and do the trek that way. Beautiful bit of bush that.
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Follow Up By: macca172 - Wednesday, Jan 10, 2007 at 07:38

Wednesday, Jan 10, 2007 at 07:38
Word around on another forum is that the Zig Zag entry road at Clarence is being closed in Feburary and the only entry to the area will be vide the Lithgow side?

Apparently according to the writer in that forum, its something to do with the road being a private road owned by the wood mill company and they are having a disagreement with another party?
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Reply By: On Patrol - Wednesday, Jan 10, 2007 at 07:23

Wednesday, Jan 10, 2007 at 07:23
Hi pepper2
If you are a member of an affiliated 4wd club you can also do the Spanish Steps that are nearby. Only clubs can get the key needed to access them however.

That is a spectacular and challenging drive and well worth the effort getting the key from NSW 4wd association.

A pleasant drive along blackfellows hand road to Newnes can also be done, as can a drive through Gardens of Stone NP (Track leaves the Newnes Rd opposite Blackfellows Hand rd)
Enjoy this beautiful area.
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