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Mystery Face walking track

Torrington State Conservation Area

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Visitor info

All the practical information you need to know about Mystery Face walking track.

Track grading

Grade 3

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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

Safety messages

Bushwalking safety

If you're keen to head out on a longer walk or a backpack camp, always be prepared. Read these bushwalking safety tips before you set off on a walking adventure in national parks.

If you’re bushwalking in this park it’s a good idea to bring a topographic map and compass, or a GPS.

Mobile safety

Dial Triple Zero (000) in an emergency. Download the Emergency Plus app before you visit, it helps emergency services locate you using your smartphone's GPS. Please note there is limited mobile phone reception in this park and you’ll need mobile reception to call Triple Zero (000).

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.

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