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Learn more about Glow Worm Tunnel

Wollemi National Park

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Get behind-the-scenes and watch our video to see how NPWS upgraded Glow Worm Tunnel walking track while avoiding negative impacts on the glow worm colony.

Glow Worm Tunnel walking track upgrade

 

Glow Worm Tunnel in Wollemi National Park is home to thousands of glow worms. The disused railway tunnel is completely dark with the humidity and fresh water they need to survive.

Over 6 months, major construction was completed to build a formal path with a handrail inside the 387-metre-long tunnel. This helps visitors remain safe while viewing the glow worms in complete darkness, or with a red-light torch.

Discover the challenges our NPWS team overcame to design and build Glow Worm Tunnel walking track while keeping the glow worms safe.

Visit Glow Worm Tunnel

  • An image of Glow Worm Tunnel exit carved into a large rock wall with a family walking out to Penrose Gorge. Credit: John Spencer © DCCEEW

    Glow Worm Tunnel walking track

    Glow Worm Tunnel walking track is the fastest and easiest way to experience the wonder of this historic tunnel, lit by thousands of glow worms. It’s a favourite with visitors to Wollemi National Park, near Lithgow.

  • 2 hikers looking up at sheer cliffs on the Glow Worm Tunnel via Wolgan Valley loop, Wollemi National Park. Credit: John Spencer © DCCEEW

    Glow Worm Tunnel via Wolgan Valley loop

    Set aside a day to hike 9km through Wollemi National Park on Glow Worm Tunnel via Wolgan Valley loop. Marvel at the historic railway tunnel, a lush rainforest gorge, and rocky pagoda outcrops, on this special walk between Newnes and Lithgow.