 Hailstone was instrumental in getting the government to form the Wyangala National Park Trust, which focused on the development and beautification of the area.Amongst his many civic achievements, Hailstone facilitated progress and development in the Lachlan Valley, bringing together opposing sides of politics for the benefit of the region.Reg Hailstone was the nominated Country Party candidate for the 1953 New South Wales state election, electorate of Young.