TOP 5 HIGHLIGHTS BUSHRANGERS

01 OTTERY MINE

The Ottery Mine is a heritage-listed former arsenic and tin mine where much of the infrastructure remains. This includes the former refinery, calciner, kilns, arsenic chambers and chimney stack.

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Captain Thunderbolt was a famous local bushranger of the northern New England region of NSW. Old Thunderbolt was famous for using the massive granite boulders as lookouts and places to hide in, which the walking trails in the Torrington SCA will point out.

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TORRINGTON STATE CONSERVATION AREA The Torrington SCA spreads across the rugged Mole Tableland featuring dry forests and woodland mixing with scenic granite outcrops and boulders, gorges, swamps and small creeks. Notable are spectacular wildflower displays between September and March.

04 CAMPING

You can camp withing the Torrington SCA at the Batherarm campground and picnic area. There are three campsites within Batherarm, designated as 1, 2 and 3. Camp areas 1 and 2 are 2WD accessible, but getting to 3 requires a 4WD. Each camp has its own pit toilet, tables and a water tank. More info at: www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au

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MOUNT MACKENZIE SCENIC LOOKOUT At an elevation of 1300m, the Mount Mackenzie Scenic Lookout provides some spectacular views of the NSW Northern Tablelands and one of the places to see snow in winter. A great picnic spot, the lookout’s facilities include barbecues, picnic tables, picnic shelters and a toilet.