Secret Creek Sanctuary- a native wildlife sanctuary in Lithgow NSW. Home to more than 200 native animals living in protected bushland habitat.
Secret Creek is home to Koalas, Brush-tailed Rock-wallabies, Long-nosed Potoroos, Rufous Bettongs, Parma wallabies, Red-necked Pademelons, Red-necked Wallabies, Swamp Wallabies, Emus, Tasmanian Devils, Eastern Quolls, Spotted-tailed Quolls, Alpine Dingoes and Mountain Pygmy Possums.
Our herbivores roam freely throughout the sanctuary, while our carnivores live in large, natural habitats to protect the other species. Visitors can wander among the free-roaming wallabies and experience how this region should look without feral predators.
Sanctuary Hours
Monday closed
Tuesday closed
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm
Please note: Opening hours may change at short notice during extreme weather (fire risk, excessive heat, heavy rain). This helps us protect our free‑ranging animals and ensure they can remain safely in their preferred areas without disturbance.
For more details on entry fees and getting to the Sanctuary, go here.
No need to book, unless you are a tour group, school or similar. If you are looking to book an excursion or school group, go here.
We no longer run Secret Creek Cafe & Restaurant - however we do have a kiosk for sanctuary visitors, nothing fancy, just sandwiches, pies, slices and great hot drinks, smoothies and shakes.
Support Conservation
Secret Creek Sanctuary is supported by Australian Ecosystems Foundation Inc. (AEFI), a not‑for‑profit organisation dedicated to protecting native wildlife and restoring natural ecosystems.
Every year, injured and orphaned native animals need urgent care. Please help AEFI to finish the onsite Wollemi Wildlife Hospital so they can help us protect endangered species like our own Eastern Quolls, The hospital will provide vital treatment for wildlife across the Blue Mountains and Central West region and beyond.
YAMANDHU MARANG!
One Mob is our local Not For Profit Aboriginal Corporation endeavouring to keep our culture strong. We educate our youth and the community about the importance of connecting to country, preserving and protecting our land, heritage and culture.
Gardens of Stone Visitor Centre
The Visitor Centre is the entrance to Secret Creek Sanctuary and the starting point for your wildlife experience. Inside you’ll find native reptile exhibits, endangered frog displays and freshwater fish tanks, along with interpretive information about the region’s wildlife. The Centre also includes our gift shop, where every purchase — from wildlife toys & jewellery, gifts and our branded t‑shirts — helps support the sanctuary, OneMob and AEFI.
