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“Thunderbolt's Way” is a scenic, twisty motorcycle ride in New South Wales, Australia.
ian
ian– December 12, 2006
This
148km
ride visits Gloucester, Copeland, Nowendoc, Orandumbie, Walcha.
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Scenic
Twisty
Low traffic
Good surface

  • Glouscester

    at 0km

    • This is the beginning of a great ride to Walcha up the legendary Thunderbolt's Way. While there has not been many police on the road the numbers are climbing especially on the weekends. Be prepared for cool weather on the higher (1400m) parts of the ride.

  • Barrington

    at 7km

    • 50km/h streets.

  • Copeland

    at 9km

  • Great sweeping corners

    at 20km

  • River Crossing

    at 27km

    • Can be tricky with sharp bends and narrow bridges,

  • Steep climb begins here

    at 43km

    • Watch for lose rocks on as you climb over 1000m in a few kms.

  • A must see lookout

    at 55km

    • Stop here for a short break, to enjoy a fantastic view and use the facilities. There's also a sign that will give you a history of Thunderbolt's Way.

  • Nowendoc

    at 76km

    • If you need fuel or food you can get it here. Nowendoc is tiny and a little off the road.

  • Long sweepers

    at 80km

    • By now you have climed onto the New England Plateaux and will be enjoying a fantastic road with safe high speed sweepers.

  • The highest part of the ride

    at 97km

    • We've seen it snow here in winter. At 1400m you may need your coat's liner, even in summer.

  • Orandumbie

    at 130km

  • Walcha

    at 148km

    • A great place to spend the night before you tackle the other great ride in the region - the Oxley Highway

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