Destination Pagoda

19/01/2024

Composer and pianist Amanda Handel is joined by Michael Jackson on didjeridus and didjeribone for a contemporary classical program conjuring landscapes and other natural features of the Blue Mountains. Rich musical sonorities evoke the diversity of colour and texture found in the Gardens of Stone Na...

12/11/2021

Today's announcement of a Gardens of Stone State Conservation Area marks the beginning of a prosperous and sustainable new era for the Greater West and New South Wales!

09/11/2021

Great write up of just some of the amazing things to do in the Lithgow region. It’s going to boom!

It’s the kind of place you might have driven past many times before on the road from Sydney to Orange or Mudgee. But next time, it’s worth a stop. Here’s why.

20/10/2021

What a special place...How lucky that Lithgow has sites like this on its doorstep.

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03/10/2021

The walks out to the pagodas are a beautiful experience filled with lush scenery, enchanting valleys and cool caves. The walks themselves are just as wonderful as the view at the end.

Here is a glimpse of what it's like to walk through Maiyingu Marragu / Black Fellows Hands Trail, on the way out to the Temple of Doom.

Thanks to Paul Ma for the photo - one of many on his great blog at https://mntviews.blogspot.com

Protect Gardens of Stone

29/09/2021

Great spot! An endangered Giant Dragonfly was captured on camera in the Long Swamp area near the Coxs River in Ben Bullen State Forest.

The Giant Dragonfly is one of many threatened species inhabiting the area we want to see conserved as part of the Destination Pagoda campaign. This rare dragonfly was spotted by Chris Jonkers in January 2021.

Protect Gardens of Stone

27/09/2021

This is just one view of the many spectacular pagoda formations out here. We highly recommend booking a trip to Lithgow as soon as restrictions allow :)

Protect Gardens of Stone

20/09/2021

The majestic Lost City is just a few kilometres north of Lithgow.

This series of striking pagodas look like an ancient civilisation in the middle of the wilderness and if you ever visit, you won't forget it.

Have you ever been out there? Please share your pictures!

12/08/2021

Recent events confirm the declining demand for coal worldwide and a need for new economic opportunities. The spectacular natural assets of The Gardens of Stone will help support Lithgow and the Greater West for generations to come.
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02/07/2021

Great news- the Federal Government has just awarded a grant of $2.7 million for upgrades to the popular Glow Worm Tunnel. This will provide much needed money for road maintenance, walkways, toilets and parking to this tourist hot spot near Lithgow!

https://www.nsw.gov.au/regional-nsw/regional-recovery-programs/bushfire-local-economic-recovery-package

The Bushfire Local Economic Recovery (BLER) Package is part of the $4.5 billion bushfire support program co-funded by the Australian and NSW governments for bushfire recovery, response and preparedness in NSW.

28/06/2021

Recognition of Lithgow's huge tourism potential is growing. Great to see such a renowned chef bringing more fine dining to the region.

The chef, who has a personal connection to the village, plans to bring life back to Rockley.

19/06/2021

A big thank you to Penny, Mim, Leo and Nahla for helping to save our spectacular Gardens of Stone.
These wonderful kids are running a lemonade stand to raise money for the Gardens of Stone Alliance. If you want to help, they will be at the Magpie Markets this Sunday 20th June.
Read more: https://www.bluemountainsgazette.com.au/.../leo-williams.../

16/06/2021

14/06/2021

Visitation to NSW reserves and national parks is way up. Now is the right time to create the Gardens of Stone State Conservation Area and take advantage of this huge opportunity for Lithgow.

NSW will join other states in promoting multi-day walks in popular national parks, with the government tipping in $80 million to ease access to destinations with a growing global profile.

11/06/2021

Thank you Leo and the Williams family! Your passion for the area will make all the difference in making Destination Pagoda a reality!

Thank you for all your support and hard work on this proposal Justin Field

10/06/2021

Glow Worm Tunnel Trail Marathon Weekend shows the many fantastic opportunities for recreational activities near Lithgow on the Newnes plateau

Great weekend of trailrunning - Marathon, 30km, Half Marathon, 6km Fun Run, Mountain Dash. Kids race.

09/06/2021

Post from the Lithgow Spirit.

07/06/2021

Thank you to GANG GANG gallery for hosting a number of events showcasing how incredible the pagoda landscape around Lithgow is

03/05/2021

https://www.westernadvocate.com.au/story/7231639/eco-news-its-time-for-lithgow-to-shake-up-its-image/?cs=13505&fbclid=IwAR0V-miiWsSl2ndecHc8mYqxwZ-wmBBq_ypWUxWQbfO-vIJp2GrR_q4mgRY

"For a town like Lithgow, which is virtually synonymous with coal mining, the challenge is to start diversifying now."

02/05/2021

Interest near and far in Destination Pagoda has been fantastic! Lithgow and the Greater West has a bright future ahead and we hope you'll be part of it.' Join us at https://www.destinationpagoda.com.au
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02/05/2021

Promising news: a cross-party group of MPs are joining the call to protect the soaring pagodas of the Gardens of Stone.

Magnificent sites like the 'Lost City' and the 'Temple of Doom' lie within currently unprotected public land, bordering three National Parks of the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area.

The 39,000 hectare area earmarked for conservation also includes endangered upland swamps, and the call for protection includes curbs on new coal mining approvals to prevent further damage to remaining swamplands.

https://www.smh.com.au/environment/conservation/the-new-katoomba-mps-join-push-for-protection-of-lost-city-20210427-p57mw3.html

Photo credit: Henry Gold
Destination Pagoda Protect Gardens of Stone

02/05/2021

02/05/2021

https://bluemountainsimag.com/destination-pagoda-lithgow/

Destination Pagoda – a plan for a world-class tourism and conservation reserve on Lithgow’s doorstep by Keith Muir Director The Colong Foundation for Wilderness To win support for a long-stan…

01/05/2021

Here's an article that demonstrates the current growing interest being generated about Destination Pagoda and its potential for conservation and economic opportunities. https://www.smh.com.au/environment/conservation/the-new-katoomba-mps-join-push-for-protection-of-lost-city-20210427-p57mw3.html

Four members of the Parliamentary Friends of Nature this week toured an area north-east of Lithgow where conservation groups have been campaigning to become a state conservation area.

01/05/2021

https://gggallery.com.au/exhibition-pagoda/

Exhibition Pagoda at the Gang Gang gallery in Lithgow provides a focus on the Western Blue Mountain’s iconic Pagoda Country - the ‘Pagoda Journey Forum’ is being held at the Gallery as part of this exhibition. The forum will provide an opportunity to hear of the treasures tucked away in […]