Mystery Face walking track
Torrington State Conservation Area
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Mystery Face walking track.
Track grading
Features of this track
Distance
2.6km loop
Time
1hr - 1hr 30min
Quality of markings
Sign posted
Experience required
No experience required
Gradient
Gentle hills
Quality of path
Formed track, some obstacles: The walk is 1.2m-wide and very rocky with some small sections of hard-packed gravel.
Steps
Occasional steps: There are no built steps on this walk, but most of the track is rocky ground, with many ups and downs.
Other barriers
Pinch points: There are many pinch points along the walk due to rocks.
Getting there and parking
On entering Torrington State Conservation Area:
- Follow the Mystery Face signpost and take a right turn at the old pub into Silent Grove Road
- Drive for approximately 2.5km to the Butlers Road turnoff on the left, where the road becomes unsealed.
- Follow Butlers Road and the signposts for about 4.5km
Road quality
Check the weather before you set out as the road to Mystery Face walking track can become boggy when it rains.
Parking
Parking is available nearby at the Mystery Face picnic area.
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting for you in Torrington State Conservation Area. Here are some of the highlights.
Spring
See the spectacular display of spring wildflowers as the boronias, grevilleas, prostantheras and many other native wildflowers turn the bush into a vibrant display of colour.
Summer
Wander through the bush, dotted with colourful wildflowers, as you take in the magnificent granite formations on the Mystery Face walking track.
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
13°C and 31°C
Highest recorded
41.2°C
Winter temperature
Average
1°C and 19°C
Lowest recorded
-10.6°C
Rainfall
Wettest month
January
Driest month
June
The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day
361.2mm
Facilities
- There are toilets at Mystery Face picnic area where this walk begins.
- Drinking water is not available in this area so it’s a good idea to bring your own.
Maps and downloads
Accessibility
Disability access level - no wheelchair access
- Mystery Face walking track is a 1.2m-wide track with gentle hills.
- Although there are no built steps, most of the walk is very rocky with many ups and downs. The rough track surface makes it unsuitable for wheelchairs, prams and mobility scooters.
- The walk narrows in many places due to rocks and other natural features.
- The toilets at the picnic area where this walk begins are not accessible or ambulant.
Prohibited
Pets
Pets and domestic animals (other than certified assistance animals) are not permitted. Find out which regional parks allow dog walking and see the pets in parks policy for more information.
Pets and domestic animals (other than certified assistance animals) are not permitted in this park. Find out more about pets in parks.
Smoking
NSW national parks are no smoking areas.
Operated by
- Glen Innes office
- Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm.
- 02 6739 0700
- npws.ntab@environment.nsw.gov.au
- 68 Church Street, Glen Innes NSW 2370
Park info
- in Torrington State Conservation Area in the Country NSW region
Torrington State Conservation Area is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.