Thunderbolt Hideout — Attraction in Tenterfield

What a foray into the life of a bushranger. It was & still is a perfect hideout/vantage point as it has overhangs of huge granite borders, caves & crevices. With the crystal clear water running under & over the borders, through the sand makes it the sweetest freshest water to drink. Fascinating how the water appears to end but it comes out the other side of a boulder through tiny cascades. It must have boulders underneath where the water seeps through to allow it to come out the other side. Very interesting life of 'Thunderbolt', huge sign erected to detail his life. So happy I stopped & made the effort to take the 150m walk up to the...

A very beautiful and scenic spot. A small hike is required to find both caves, the first on the trail is a smaller spot between 3 large rocks and the 2nd is a cut out beneath a large boulder. A bit of a walk past/behind both caves and the odd climb up a few rocks can lead to the top of the rocky outcrop to reveal very scenic views through the tops of the trees.

Not a great place to visit for very small children or people with mobility issues.

The trail leading in can be found between a square information sign and a brown directional sign. A boulder sits next to the...

A must see on your next trip to Tenterfield. I have been waiting for years for the opportunity to travel through Tenterfield to visit Thunderbolts Hideout and I was amazed at the size of the natural rock structure. Obviously used for thousands of years by the Aboriginals, Captain Thunderbolt made great use of the rocky formations to hide and dodge anyone after him. The place is easy to find, only a few kilometres out of town. Also visit the WW2 tank traps, just a few more kilometres...