Secret Creek Sanctuary

Secret Creek Sanctuary is a wildlife conservation precinct on Wiradjuri Country near Lithgow, New South Wales, in the foothills west of the Blue Mountains. Home to more than 200 native animals, the sanctuary is particularly celebrated for its reintroduction of the Eastern Quoll to NSW and houses species including koalas, Tasmanian devils, dingoes, brush-tailed rock-wallabies, and emus, with free-roaming wallabies wandering the grounds. A self-guided walking track winds through natural bushland and a secluded gully, passing enclosures and interpretive signage that tell the conservation stories of each resident species. The on-site Visitor Centre, part of the Gardens of Stone precinct, features native reptile exhibits, endangered frog displays, and freshwater fish tanks. After significant bushfire damage in 2019, the sanctuary was restored and re-opened in April 2025, offering a compelling and inspiring experience for nature-loving families and conservation enthusiasts.