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Thunderbolt's Lookout

Enjoy 360-degree panoramic views of the Torrington district. Grade 3 walking trail (2 km return, 30 min-1 hr, short steep sections, many steps, formed track) from the carpark at the Nomads Picnic area. The last 200 m of the trail is mostly steps, and then a steep climb up a 5 m ladder. Picnic tables, shelter, but no toilets at the picnic area. Bring own water.

Address: Thunderbolt Trail, Torrington State Conversation Area, Torrington
Getting there: 25 km north-east of Emmaville via Irby Street eastbound, continue ahead as Wellington Vale Road, turn left onto Tent Hill Road, pass the Ottery Mine Site, pass the Marven Trail turn-off on the left and continue ahead as Emmaville Road, pass the Sherrat Access Trail on the left, turn left onto Torrington Town Trail at the intersection with Bates Road, at the fork turn right onto Thunderbolt Trail, Thunderbolt's Lookout Walking Trail is on the left
Hours: 7AM-7PM
Website: nationalparks.nsw.gov.au (opens in a new tab)

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Listing from Wikivoyage: Emmaville (New South Wales), CC BY-SA 4.0.

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