Captain Thunderbolt's Rock, Historical granite rock formation near Uralla, Australia.
The granite boulder formation stands prominently along the New England Highway, consisting of multiple natural stone structures rising from the landscape.
Frederick Wordsworth Ward, known as Captain Thunderbolt, used this rock formation as a strategic lookout point for ambushing mail coaches in 1863.
The site represents a significant chapter in Australian bushranging history, illustrating the tactical advantages that natural formations provided to nineteenth-century outlaws.
Visitors can access the rock formation through a dedicated parking area off the New England Highway, with picnic facilities available at the location.
The rock formation bears numerous marks and modifications from its past, including spots where Captain Thunderbolt allegedly secured his horses.
Location: Uralla Shire
GPS coordinates: -30.69800,151.46900
Latest update: March 3, 2025 11:14
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