About the base

The Singleton Military Area, located in the Hunter Valley, approximately 130 km north of Sydney, encompasses Lone Pine Barracks and the Singleton Training Area.

Lone Pine Barracks, situated 8 km south of Singleton, is a key Army training facility supporting a range of Defence units. It is also the location where all infantry soldiers undertake their initial employment training.

The Singleton Training Area covers 14,000 hectares and serves as one of Australia’s major live-fire and tactical training ranges. It is bordered by the Brokenback Range, Hunter Valley vineyards, and the Mount Thorley mine.

Together, these facilities form a vital component of the Army’s training infrastructure, ensuring operational readiness and capability development for the Australian Defence Force and Reserve units.

Access

The main gate is accessible via Range Road, Whittingham. All visitors without a Defence Common Access Card (DCAC) must enter at this gate and visit the Pass Office for information and access. 

Rear/town gate is accessible via Army Camp Road, Whittingham. This gate is only accessible by DCAC holders.

First time visitors should allow up to 15 minutes for pre-entry checks, including the completion of the online National Base Induction if this has not been completed.

Visiting hours

Main gate is accessible 24/7.

Rear/town gate is open during the following times on Monday to Friday:

• 6:30 am to 8:30 am
• 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm.

Note: this gate is closed on Public Holidays and during reduced activity period.

Road rules

Speed limit is 40 km/h throughout the base unless otherwise signposted. All vehicles must not exceed 20 km/h when overtaking formed military members and personnel undertaking physical training on the road.

Physical training is conducted 6 am – 9 am predominantly around Hamilton VC Drive. All vehicles must drive with caution and not to exceed 20 km/h.