Thunderbolts Lookout

Thunderbolts Lookout Track
Barrington Tops NSW 2422
Australia

Tuesday Open 24 hours Open today, Open 24 hours

Named after the famed local bushranger Captain Thunderbolt.

Once a popular spot for bushrangers, it’s now visitors to Barrington Tops National Park who benefit from magnificent views at Thunderbolts Lookout.

This is one of the highest lookouts in Barrington Tops:

Careys Peak Lookout in Barrington Tops National Park: 1545 metres
Thunderbolts Lookout in Barrington Tops National Park: 1440 metres
Devils Hole Lookout in Barrington Tops National Park: 1400 metres
Andrew Laurie Lookout in Barrington Tops National Park: 1160 metres

This short and easy walk will delight the senses as you gaze across world heritage Barrington Tops wilderness. It’s a perfect introduction to the unique delights of the plateau country, on a car touring day trip or camping holiday.

Passing through a majestic stand of Antarctic beech trees, where moss carpets the forest floor, look for delicate orchids high in the branches as you make your way to the lookout.

Soak in the spectacular vista of the deep valley leading to Moppy River below and Mount Carson beyond. Wedge-tailed eagles often circle in the skies above, looking for prey.

If you’re hungry for more scenery, try nearby Devils Hole Lookout.

Thunderbolts Lookout, Barrington Tops — Thunderbolts Lookout in Barrington Tops by Hamilton Lund

What did others have to say?

Bill Campbell

5 months ago

This is really the No3 pick of the Barrington Tops lookouts. If you’re after breath taking views, Devils Hole is the place to see, followed by The Dingo Gate, then Thunderbolts Lookout. You’re really only seeing part of the view you would see at Devils Hole. It’s a relatively easy 200 metre walk from the car park through some really interesting archways, which is more interesting than the view.

Wataru Taguchi

10 months ago

Good lookout. Easy to access on foot. Road was unsealed on the middle way, but reachable without 4WD. It was a bit cold and windy.

Adventure Unlimited

4 months ago

Great lookout a short walk from the main road. Well worth stopping for a look! ig: adventure__unlimited yt: adventureunlimited

Lynell Appezzato

11 months ago

Great little walk to an amazing lookout. Just enough snow to put a smile on ya face ️

Ian Cowling

4 years ago

Parking loop off the main road. An easy 400m return walk from BT Forest Rd. Section of walk is through moss covered forest. Lookout gives expansive views from Moppy to Mount Carson and back to the plateau where Polblue is positioned.