The most notable boulder outcrop located in the village being "Goat Rock" and just out of town is "Old Mystery Face" Torrington was named after its English counterpart in Devon.

[2] The discovery of the extremely rich Torrington tin lode in 1881 created much excitement but in a very short time the small prospectors had lost control to overseas mining companies, the precursors of today's multi-nationals.

There were sixteen batteries working, and the community enjoyed the convenience of five general stores, butcher shop, cafes, bakery, billiard rooms, police station, post office, churches, hotel and many sporting facilities in Torrington and the two now defunct satellite villages of Tungsten and Bismuth which were both approximately 7 kilometres north and west of Torrington respectively.

At his farewell dinner, the people of the town spoke of his sporting leadership in leading the school hockey team, and his musical talent.

Torrington State Recreation Area has more than 30,000 ha of wildlife featuring the famous Old Mystery Face, Captain Thunderbolt's Lookout and many other spectacular rock formations, streams and waterfalls.

The Reserve is recognized as being of State significance for conservation, mining, honey production, recreation and cultural heritage.

The rare shrub Persoonia terminalis and the endangered plant, Torrington Pea (Almaleea cambagei) can be found in this area.