How do I get to the Lithgow Glow Worm Tunnel?

Getting there and parking

1. Turn off Bells Line of Road at Clarence (Zig Zag Railway).
2. Follow the gravel road through Newnes State Forest for 39km.
3. Continue on Glow Worm Tunnel Road until you reach the carpark.
4. From here, it’s an easy 1km walk along the railway formation to the tunnel entrance.

How long is the Glow Worm Tunnel Lithgow?

400m-
The 400m-long tunnel was built in the early 1900s as part of the railway for the thriving mining industry at Newnes. It’s now home to thousands of glow worms that cling to the dark, damp walls.

Is the glow worm tunnel man made?

The Glowworm Tunnel is a disused railway tunnel between Lithgow, New South Wales and Newnes, New South Wales, Australia. It is notable for its resident glow-worms, the bioluminescent larvae of Arachnocampa richardsae, a type of fungus gnat….Glowworm Tunnel.

Where are glow worms in NSW?

You can also capture the worms in NSW at the following places such as Te Helensburgh Tunnel at the old railway station just a short drive from Sydney, or The Glow Worm tunnel in Lithgow, in the Blue Mountains. Glowing Fungi, Glow Worm Glen.

Are there glow worms in Jenolan Caves?

However, while Jenolan Caves are spectacular in their own right, they are not known for glow worms. Use your torch to shine on the ground only – do not shine it directly at the glow worms; Use red-tinted light around glow worms.

Can you see glow worms in winter?

The most spectacular glow worm displays can be seen during the warmer, wetter months, from December to March, and can be found at the following locations.

What time of year do you see glow worms?

noctiluca are active between May and September, usually with a peak of activity in June and July. The larvae are often active for a little longer, seen between April and October. Glow-worms are usually found in locations where there is a good supply of small snails for larvae to feed on.

Can you see glow worms during the day?

Can I see the glow worms during the day time? The glow worm tour is a night tour. The glow worms are found in a cave that has a large opening allowing too much light during daylight hours to see the glow of the glow worms.

Where can I find glow worms?

Glow-worms are most often found as larvae, living under rocks on chalk or limestone grassland, and feeding on slugs and snails. Gardens, hedgerows, railway embankments, woodland rides, heathlands and cliffs are all possible habitats for Glow-worms.

Can you touch glow worms?

Please look, but don’t touch. Glow-worms are sensitive to disturbance and will switch off their lights and retreat into a crack if they or their snares are touched.

What time of year glow worms?

Do glow worms bite humans?

Do They Bite? If you are worried about being bitten by a glow worm yourself, you have nothing to worry about. As the glow worms only hunt for small bugs and have no interest in the humans nearby who visit.

How long is the Glow Worm tunnel from Lithgow?

Just over 30 kilometres from Lithgow or Clarence through Newnes Plateau. Excellent bushwalks through Newnes and Wollemi National Park. Good walking shoes and a torch are required for the walk through the tunnel.

Where is the carpark at Glow Worm tunnel?

The carpark is at the end of Glow Worm Tunnel Road, 1km south of the Glow Worm Tunnel. Car spaces are limited during peak times. You can also park at the Old Coach Road carpark and walk along the Pagoda walking track and connect with Glow Worm Tunnel walking track (4km return).

Where to see glow worms in Wollemi National Park?

One of the most popular and famous tracks near Lithgow the Glow Worm Tunnel Walk passes through a spectacular old railway tunnel. With thousands of glow worms along the sides and roof of the tunnel a fascinating effect of the stars is produced.

Do you need a torch for Glow Worm tunnel?

Remember that it is necessary to be quiet so as not to disturb the glow worms. A torch is required – the tunnel is pretty long and it gets really dark in the middle. This hike is an extended version of the Glow Worm Tunnel Walking Track and completes a circuit via the Old Coach Road.