When should I go to Glow Worm Tunnel?

Try to keep noise to a minimum as glow worms are sensitive to sound. It’s best to visit during the week or in spring or autumn. It can be very busy and there’s limited parking during summer, weekends, and holiday periods.

Can you see glow worms in the day?

The glow worms are only visible at night. You can walk to the cave by yourself or take a guided tour, which you can find on the internet. You must remember, that if you shine a torch or bright light at the glow worms, they will stop shining for up to an hour.

Is glow worm and Firefly same?

Glow-worms belong to the family Lampyridae. The beetles in this group are commonly known as fireflies or lightning bugs. There are over 2,000 lampyrid species currently known to science.

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 can I see glow worms in Sydney?

Glow Worm Tunnel walking track is a short, easy walking track, only a 2.5hour drive from Sydney. It’s popular with families and Sydneysiders keen to see glow worms in their natural environment.

Where to see glow worms in the Blue Mountains?

These conditions are ideal for certain “glow worms” which inhabit the walls and roof of the tunnel. While glow worms occur in other dark, damp places in the Blue Mountains, the Glow Worm Tunnel is probably the best place for the visitor to see them. Wear good walking shoes and take a torch for the tunnel.