Glow Worm Tunnel

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Glow Worm Tunnel

Highlights

Glow Worm Tunnel is a super cool place to visit! It's located in the amazing Wollemi National Park, where you can see towering rock formations and lots of native animals like kangaroos, wallabies, and even glow worms! The glow worms live in an old railway tunnel, which is 400 metres long. The best part? The glow worms glow a beautiful blue light, which they use to attract their food. It’s like a natural light show!

Besides the glow worms, you can enjoy an amazing walk through the tunnel (don't forget to bring a torch!). The track to get there is surrounded by gorgeous views, and there’s so much to see as you explore. Just make sure you stick to the path and be careful when walking through the tunnel!

Adult Supervision Recommended

Since the tunnel is dark and a bit tricky to walk through, it’s important to go with an adult. They can help make sure you stay safe while exploring this cool, glowing place!

Things to do

  • Walking
  • Sight-seeing

More info & what's here

  • Walking track
  • Car park
  • Toilets

What You Need To know

Guidelines

  • Always do some research before heading out for your journey. Visit the parks website for the most up to date information.
  • Ensure you observe all safety signs. Always stay on the marked tracks where possible. Never climb fences, they are there for your own safety.
  • Wear suitable footwear and always ensure to bring a hat and sunscreen to protect yourself from the elements when exploring Australia.
  • Plan ahead and ensure to take enough food and water for your journey.
  • Please consider the environment, take your rubbish with you or place in the bins provided. We want to ensure these beautiful places are still here for our future generations to enjoy.
  • Parking, camping and national park fees may apply. See parks website for more details.

Photo & content credits: NSW National Parks | Daniel Tran (OEH)

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3.5/ 5
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Emily_C
3.5
Kid friendly and easy walk

Bit of a hike to get to the glow worm cave. Approx 40km drive to the car park from Zig Zag entry, then about a 2km walk to get to the glow worm tunnel. The walk was relatively easy with toddlers, not pram friendly so be prepared to carry the children occasionally. Remember to pack a torch, it’s extremely dark and wet inside so you’ll want to be able to see well to walk. We expected to see more glow worms than we did but we didn’t go in too deep because of the kids. I would assume the deeper you go the more there would be. Overall great experience!

Location

Getting to Glow Worm Tunnel

Address: Glow Worm Tunnel, Newnes State Forest, Lithgow, New South Wales 2790

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