The Glow Worm Tunnel Walk

Length: 2.9km
Duration: 1 hr 45 mins
Grade: 3
Style: Return
Start: Glowworm Tunnel Rd, Newnes Plateau
End: Old Coach Trail, Newnes Plateau
Closest Town: Lithgow
Location: Wollemi National Park
Distance from state capital: 167 km
State: NSW
Latitude: -33.2479422741
Longitude: 150.2236261928

Summary

One of the most popular and famous tracks near Lithgow the Glow Worm Tunnel Walk goes 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. 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.

Download maps and tracknotes for The Glow Worm Tunnel Walk hiking track from wildwalks.com.