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Waterfall Way Towns Uralla

Thunderbolt's Statue. Bridge Street
A lifesize bronze statue of the bushranger Thunderbolt (born Fred Wordsworth Ward) on horseback. Denis Adams sculpted it for the Bicentennial Celebrations in 1988. The statue is surrounded by a heavy metal fence, which Thunderbolt looks as though he is about to leap over and escape forever.

Thunderbolt's Grave. Old Uralla Cemetery, cnr John and Uralla Streets. The grave is clearly marked on the eastern side of the cemetery. A plaque at the cemetery outlines Thunderbolt's career. The headstone was erected 50 years after his death by the citizens of Uralla and paid for by public appeal. There is much controversy as to whether it is actually he or his brother that is buried there.

Mount Mutton Lookout.
Access via Hill Street and Bundarra Road. It's neighbouring hill is called Mount Beef. This is where the Local indigenous population gathered prior to European settlement, to discuss and relate stories to each other. This in turn was called Oorallaa or present day "Uralla." Interestingly enough, because Uralla is situated almost exactly halfway between Sydney and Brisbane, many people and groups still meet in Uralla!

Gostwyck.
Gostwyck Road. The old rural settlement of Gostwyck is some 11 km from Uralla. It is a must visit to view two important buildings, Gostwyck Chapel, built in 1921 and Deeargee Wool Shed, circa 1869. Neither building may be entered but visitors can visit and view their exteriors. Gostwyck Station was one of the earliest squatter settlements and covered some 80,000 acres originally giving its name to Gostwyck Shire, which later amalgamated with Uralla Town Council. Gostwyck Chapel A beautiful little chapel covered with Virginia Creeper, at the end of an avenue of 200 elm trees. The Chapel is attractive at any time but a real picture in autumn. It is a memorial to Henry Gostwyck who died of his war injuries 1918.

Deeargee Station Woolshed
A woolshed with a most unusual octagonal design is registered with the National Trust as a building of significance. The original shed was built in 1861 but burnt down. Rebuilt in 1869, it is also one of the oldest and largest sheds in Australia. Its three-tier roof with a clerestory of glass ventilators allowed shearers to work in a well lit and ventilated environment. The shed is still in use today.

Dangar's Lagoon Nature Reserve. Thunderbolt WayA wetland haven for over 100 bird species. There are picnic facilities and a viewing hide approached by a screened walkway. A brochure naming some of the birds can be obtained at the Visitor Information Centre in Uralla. The Lagoon is about 3 km from Uralla Mount Yarrowyck Nature Reserve and Rock Art Site.

Thunderbolt Way
Mount Yarrowyck is located about 23 km north of Uralla via the Thunderbolt Way. It is in the traditional territory of the main Aboriginal tribe of the New England Tablelands, the Anaiwan.
The rock art site, a significant Aboriginal cultural heritage site, can be accessed by a 3 km loop walk. It is thought the Rock Art shows what food is available in the valley nearby.

Rocky River Fossicking Area. Kingstown Road.
A short distance south of Uralla take the Kingstown turn-off. About 4.5 km along this road there is a well signposted fossicking area with toilets, BBQ, picnic areas and fresh water. Alluvial Gold and small shards of garnet and sapphire can be found.