Torrington State Conservation Area
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Torrington State Conservation Area.
Getting there and parking
Get driving directions
From Tenterfield:
- Head south along the New England Highway for 50km
- Turn right into Stannum Road, just before the town of Deepwater.
- Follow for approximately 30km until you reach the town of Torrington where the conservation area starts
From Glen Innes:
- Head north along the New England Highway for 40km
- Turn left into Stannum Road, just after the town of Deepwater.
- Follow for approximately 30km until you reach the town of Torrington where the conservation area starts
Park entry points
- Bates Road access See on map
Parking
- Blatherarm campground and picnic area See on map
By bike
Check out the Bicycle information for NSW website for more information.
By public transport
There is no access by public transport to Torrington State Conservation 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
Toilets
Picnic tables
Barbecue facilities
Maps and downloads
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.
Smoking
NSW national parks are no smoking areas.
Contact
- 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.
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Glen Innes office
02 6739 0700
Contact hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm. - 68 Church Street, Glen Innes NSW 2370
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Email: npws.ntab@environment.nsw.gov.au
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Glen Innes office
Nearby towns
Glen Innes (67 km)
Set in the most prolific sapphire region of Country NSW, Glen Innes hosts the annual Minerama Fossicking and Gem Show and the annual Australian Celtic Festival, and is home to the Australian Standing Stones.
Tenterfield (79 km)
Sir Henry Parkes delivered his famous "birth of our nation" speech in the Tenterfield School of Arts in 1889. His rousing speech is credited with being the decisive moment that set the country on its path toward Federation in 1901.
Inverell (130 km)
Go fossicking for sapphires and other gems at several places around the city. Grab a map of local fossicking sites from the visitor information centre and try your luck.