{"id":4275,"date":"2017-04-15T17:45:25","date_gmt":"2017-04-15T07:45:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.askroz.com.au\/blog\/?p=4275"},"modified":"2023-01-03T15:38:10","modified_gmt":"2023-01-03T04:38:10","slug":"explore-blue-mountains-glow-worm-tunnel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.askroz.com.au\/blog\/explore-blue-mountains-glow-worm-tunnel\/","title":{"rendered":"Explore the Blue Mountains&#8217; own Glow Worm Tunnel"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Once abandoned and now a natural wonder, Glow Worm Tunnel is home to millions of little critters that simulate the night sky.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.askroz.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/123583434_3566778780032183_4435435883894131118_n.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8918 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.askroz.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/123583434_3566778780032183_4435435883894131118_n.jpg\" alt=\"Explore the Blue Mountains' own Glow Worm Tunnel\" width=\"1439\" height=\"1705\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.askroz.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/123583434_3566778780032183_4435435883894131118_n.jpg 1439w, https:\/\/www.askroz.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/123583434_3566778780032183_4435435883894131118_n-253x300.jpg 253w, https:\/\/www.askroz.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/123583434_3566778780032183_4435435883894131118_n-864x1024.jpg 864w, https:\/\/www.askroz.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/123583434_3566778780032183_4435435883894131118_n-768x910.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.askroz.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/123583434_3566778780032183_4435435883894131118_n-1296x1536.jpg 1296w, https:\/\/www.askroz.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/123583434_3566778780032183_4435435883894131118_n-660x782.jpg 660w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1439px) 100vw, 1439px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The <b>Glowworm Tunnel<\/b> 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 <i>Arachnocampa richardsae<\/i>, a type of fungus gnat.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 640px; border: none; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/kuula.co\/share\/collection\/7PY6r?fs=1&amp;vr=1&amp;zoom=1&amp;sd=1&amp;initload=0&amp;autop=7&amp;autopalt=1&amp;thumbs=1&amp;info=0&amp;logo=1\" width=\"100%\" height=\"640\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>Park here<\/strong>: www.w3w.co\/donned.remind.unrelated<\/p>\n<p><strong>KEY POINTS<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"ascif\" data-offset-key=\"el3bo-0-0\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"el3bo-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"el3bo-0-0\">Time: 2 hours return<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"el3bo-0-0\">Kid-safe: Yes, with supervision<\/li>\n<li class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"el3bo-0-0\">Dogs on-leash: No<\/li>\n<li class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"el3bo-0-0\">Steps: Mainly flat except for one short section<\/li>\n<li class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"el3bo-0-0\">Accessible: No<\/li>\n<li class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"el3bo-0-0\">Heights: No high cliff areas<\/li>\n<li class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"el3bo-0-0\">Access: The road in is dirt and can be a bit rough. So take your time. Conditions can change with weather.<\/li>\n<li class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"el3bo-0-0\">Must do rating out of 10: 11<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"ascif\" data-offset-key=\"ej245-0-0\">\n<div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"ej245-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"ej245-0-0\"><strong>TIP<\/strong>: Parking is VERY LIMITED. If you plan on going on a weekend, get there EARLY.\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"ascif\" data-offset-key=\"bj15m-0-0\">\n<div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"bj15m-0-0\"><strong>ACCESS<\/strong>: Drive to the conditions, the road can be a bit muddy and bumpy.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"ascif\" data-offset-key=\"2vjne-0-0\">\n<div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"2vjne-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"2vjne-0-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"ascif\" data-offset-key=\"c2ekl-0-0\">\n<div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"c2ekl-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"c2ekl-0-0\"><strong>THE WALK<\/strong>: For us, the return walk from the carpark was about 2h 30m and that included exploring the canyons to the left on the other side of the tunnel and having lunch. This walk is GREAT FOR KIDS \ud83d\ude42<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"ascif\" data-offset-key=\"cpnpu-0-0\">\n<div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"cpnpu-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"cpnpu-0-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"ascif\" data-offset-key=\"e896l-0-0\">\n<div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"e896l-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"e896l-0-0\"><strong>THE WORMS<\/strong>: When you get to the centre of the tunnel, that&#8217;s the point where you can&#8217;t see either entry, turn off your lights for a few minutes and enjoy. Don&#8217;t go near them and DON&#8217;T make a lot of noise.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"ascif\" data-offset-key=\"9rc2r-0-0\">\n<div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"9rc2r-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"9rc2r-0-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"ascif\" data-offset-key=\"3blpg-0-0\">\n<div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"3blpg-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"3blpg-0-0\"><strong>TIP<\/strong>: When you walk through the tunnel, turn left and walk through the canyons until they run out, you&#8217;ll know when they do. It&#8217;s an awesome walk and it&#8217;ll only take you an extra 30 minutes. IT IS FANTASTIC<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"ascif\" data-offset-key=\"3t28o-0-0\">\n<div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"3t28o-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"3t28o-0-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"ascif\" data-offset-key=\"ds2qo-0-0\">\n<div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"ds2qo-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"ds2qo-0-0\"><strong>WHAT TO TAKE<\/strong>: Aside from water and snacks\/lunch you&#8217;ll need sturdy shoes as the tunnel floor is wet and rocky. You&#8217;ll also need a torch\/phone light for each person and study shoes.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"ascif\" data-offset-key=\"8pst2-0-0\">\n<div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"8pst2-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"8pst2-0-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"ascif\" data-offset-key=\"aun2p-0-0\">\n<div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"aun2p-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"aun2p-0-0\"><strong>RUSTY WATER<\/strong>: If you haven&#8217;t been there, yes, the water looks orange\/red, but it&#8217;s actually the bottom of the creek that has the orange\/red colouring. While we were there on Monday the frogs were singing up a chorus so the water quality must be ok.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"ascif\" data-offset-key=\"20sd-0-0\">\n<div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"20sd-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"20sd-0-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"ascif\" data-offset-key=\"a0c1i-0-0\">\n<div class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"a0c1i-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"a0c1i-0-0\"><strong>MORE info<\/strong>: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.askroz.com.au\/event_detail\/index\/glowworm-tunnel-newnes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"py34i1dx\"><span data-offset-key=\"a0c1i-1-0\">https:\/\/www.askroz.com.au\/event_detail\/index\/glowworm-tunnel-newnes<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<div data-offset-key=\"a0c1i-0-0\"><strong>Facebook post<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/AskRozBlueMountains\/posts\/3566786566698071\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/AskRozBlueMountains\/posts\/3566786566698071<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The Glow Worm Tunnel is one of two now abandoned tunnels on this railway. This tunnel curves through almost 180 degrees and consequently it is very dark. In normal weather, a small creek flows through it. These conditions are ideal for certain &#8220;glow worms&#8221; 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.<\/p>\n<p>The glow worms are, however, very sensitive to habitat disturbance, in particular: noise, lights, touching and smoke fumes. Wear good walking shoes and take a torch for the tunnel.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: #ffff00;\"><strong>IMPORTANT<\/strong><\/span>: While you need a light, we found that the touch in our iPhones was better than the handheld torches\u00a0we carried. You&#8217;ll also need good footwear and the tunnel floor is slippery, wet and uneven.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Description_and_history\" class=\"mw-headline\">Description and history<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The 400 metres (20 chains) tunnel was bored through the sandstone in 1907 as part of the Newnes railway line that served the Newnes oil shale mines that operated during the early 20th century. The railway was closed in 1932 and the rails were pulled out of the tunnel.<\/p>\n<p>The tunnel is now contained within the Wollemi National Park and is a popular attraction for bushwalkers and tourists. Outside the tunnel, the area features spectacular gorges, caves and scenery. The site is maintained by the National Parks and Wildlife Service. On the south side of the tunnel, a large gap in the road prevents vehicular access. According to some sources, this gap was created deliberately to keep cars out of the tunnel, because the exhaust fumes would have killed the glow-worms. On the north side of the tunnel, a track leads to Newnes.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.askroz.com.au\/event_detail\/index\/glowworm-tunnel-newnes\">Ask Roz link<\/a><\/p>\n<figure><a href=\"http:\/\/www.askroz.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/IMG_0892-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-4276 alignnone\" src=\"http:\/\/www.askroz.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/IMG_0892-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Ask Roz Glow Worm Tunnel\" width=\"665\" height=\"499\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.askroz.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/IMG_0892-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.askroz.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/IMG_0892-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.askroz.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/IMG_0892-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.askroz.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/IMG_0892-1-660x495.jpg 660w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 665px) 100vw, 665px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<figure><a href=\"http:\/\/www.askroz.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/1Glowworm_Tunnel-7.jpg\"><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-4277 alignnone\" src=\"http:\/\/www.askroz.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/1Glowworm_Tunnel-7.jpg\" alt=\"Ask Roz Glow Worm Tunnel\" width=\"667\" height=\"840\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.askroz.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/1Glowworm_Tunnel-7.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.askroz.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/1Glowworm_Tunnel-7-238x300.jpg 238w, https:\/\/www.askroz.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/1Glowworm_Tunnel-7-768x968.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.askroz.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/1Glowworm_Tunnel-7-660x832.jpg 660w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 667px) 100vw, 667px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<figure><a href=\"http:\/\/www.askroz.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/GlowTunnel_Lithgow-9833AdrianMascenon-1200x801.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-4278 alignnone\" src=\"http:\/\/www.askroz.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/GlowTunnel_Lithgow-9833AdrianMascenon-1200x801-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"GlowTunnel_Lithgow Ask Roz\" width=\"665\" height=\"444\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.askroz.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/GlowTunnel_Lithgow-9833AdrianMascenon-1200x801-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.askroz.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/GlowTunnel_Lithgow-9833AdrianMascenon-1200x801-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.askroz.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/GlowTunnel_Lithgow-9833AdrianMascenon-1200x801-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.askroz.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/GlowTunnel_Lithgow-9833AdrianMascenon-1200x801-660x441.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.askroz.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/GlowTunnel_Lithgow-9833AdrianMascenon-1200x801.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 665px) 100vw, 665px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.askroz.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/123624441_3566781133365281_2983238351288405588_n.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8919 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.askroz.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/123624441_3566781133365281_2983238351288405588_n.jpg\" alt=\"Explore the Blue Mountains' own Glow Worm Tunnel\" width=\"1890\" height=\"1890\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.askroz.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/123624441_3566781133365281_2983238351288405588_n.jpg 1890w, https:\/\/www.askroz.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/123624441_3566781133365281_2983238351288405588_n-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.askroz.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/123624441_3566781133365281_2983238351288405588_n-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.askroz.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/123624441_3566781133365281_2983238351288405588_n-150x150.jpg 150w, 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The Glowworm Tunnel is a disused railway tunnel between Lithgow, New South Wales and Newnes, New South Wales, Australia. 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