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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: Sean on August 31, 2015, 11:55:10 AM

Title: Thunderbolt's Way
Post by: Sean on August 31, 2015, 11:55:10 AM

Has anyone ridden the section of Thunderbolt's Way recently from Tamworth to the turn off to Dungog?

Going that way in September and was wondering about the road conditions.

Any advice would be apreciated.

Sean

Title: Re: Thunderbolt's Way
Post by: Dick B "Yewie" on August 31, 2015, 12:49:21 PM

Hi Sean,
I don't know the road in from Tamworth to Thunderbolts. We have only every come in through Uralla and Walcha. We know Thunderbolts fairly well however (you would join Thunderbolts Way 26 Km before Nowendoc). From there to Gloucester it is a really nice ride although you will find the bitumen is pretty badly maintained in places and you need to take it fairly easy at times. From Gloucester to the Dungog turnoff you take the Bucketts Way which is a nice ride also.
Cheers
Dick

Title: Re: Thunderbolt's Way
Post by: STeveo on August 31, 2015, 05:33:40 PM

Tamworth to Nowendoc is mostly good road. The worst bit being the Port Stephens Cutting that climbs up to the high country, but from there on is good all sealed road.

Title: Re: Thunderbolt's Way
Post by: kiwimartin on August 31, 2015, 08:00:34 PM

Came though that way 2 weeks ago heading from Walcha to Gloucester then onto the Pacific Highway. There are some really rough sections at the cutting as it the road drops down into the valley and there are some roadworks near Gloucester but this is no reason not to enjoy Thunderbolts.  From Gloucester to the PHighway the road is pretty poor but the scenery is good.

Enjoy it, Thunderbolts is one awesome road!

Title: Re: Thunderbolt's Way
Post by: SteveR on September 05, 2015, 12:29:09 AM

Just looking at the map planning my trip later this month, looks like I may be passing that way too, I'll keep an eye out for another ST  :popcorn

Title: Re: Thunderbolt's Way
Post by: Gadget on September 05, 2015, 09:57:57 AM

SteveR look for at least 2  :blu13 . I'll be traveling with Sean. :grin

Good thinking Sean. Note we both have an idea what to expect.

Cheers,
Gary


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Title: Re: Thunderbolt's Way
Post by: cravenhaven on September 05, 2015, 04:25:21 PM

If you are going through to Singleton from Gloucester be careful of the road surface after Dungog. Last time I was there (about 2 months ago) they had been patching the road and leaving lots of loose gravel on the corners.

Title: Re: Thunderbolt's Way
Post by: STeveo on September 05, 2015, 06:21:51 PM

Went through there two weeks ago, it hasn't got any better.

Title: Re: Thunderbolt's Way
Post by: STroppy on September 05, 2015, 06:43:12 PM

Dungog to Singleton is a nice challenging road . . Luv it . . . But be carefull . . Then on to Denman and Bylong Valley Way to Rylestone . . On to Sofala and Bathurst . .Oberon . . Taralga . . Crookwell . . Gunning . . Gundaroo . . Canberra . . Wonderfull ride .

Title: Re: Thunderbolt's Way
Post by: Sean on September 05, 2015, 08:58:14 PM

Thanks guys, not sure which way we are getting to Sydney. Weather reports were looking favourable. Going to Dungog to put some into their economy after the bad year they have had. Good to help out others on our way to Canberra.       :like