Thunderbolts Way
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Thunderbolts Way is a New South Wales country road linking Gloucester to Walcha (where it crosses the Oxley Highway) and Inverell. It is named after a local bushranger, Frederick Ward alias Captain Thunderbolt, who roamed these parts in the 19th century.
It is totally sealed and passes through thickly forested mountain areas with many national parks. At a length of over 150 kilometres, it is very hilly, as it passes through the Great Dividing Range, very scenic and cuts the distance between Newcastle and Brisbane by about 70 kilometres (together with Bucketts Way from Raymond Terrace to Gloucester). It is also very popular with tourists as it offers many pristine picnic and fishing spots.
The only major settlement between Gloucester and Walcha is Barrington and Nowendoc. Carsons Lookout, between Gloucester and Nowendoc is the perfect stop off point for a break and the enjoyment of panoramic views.
