Timeline
19:14
Walk the 150 m trail to Thunderbolt's Hideout. The path is not suitable for wheelchairs. Use the vantage point at the top of the rock to watch the sky change color as the sun sets toward the WSW.
20:24
Head to Basket Swamp National Park for a quiet evening walk. The park offers 21 km of horse-riding trails and picnic spots. It is a good place to decompress after the sunset view.
20:54
Return to the area near Thunderbolt's Hideout to find a place for dinner. Since there are no listed food or drink shops in the immediate vicinity, check the route back to Tenterfield town center for evening dining options.
Local tip
The walk to the hideout is short but uneven. Wear sturdy shoes. The sunset direction shifts slightly throughout the year, but it is always in the western half of the horizon.
Check before you go
- The walk to Thunderbolt's Hideout is 150 m from the road and is not suitable for wheelchairs.
- There are no food or drink shops listed in the immediate vicinity of the anchor or viewing spots. You will need to travel back to Tenterfield for dinner.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Tenterfield (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).