Bushwalking track notes, photographs, maps and more for The Glow Worm Tunnel Walk hiking trail are found in each of the tabs below
Glow Worm Tunnel Walk
Time
Distance
Climb
Style
1 Hrs 45 mins
2.4 km
298 m
Return
27.1 km NNE of Lithgow
Wollemi National Park
Track: Moderate
One of the most popular and famous tracks surrounding 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.
Bushwalking can be fun and interesting when you are well prepared. Please ensure you and your group are well prepared and equipped for all possible dangers. The authors, staff and owners of wildwalks take care in preparing these notes but do not accept responsibility for any inconvenience, loss or injury sustained when using these notes. Please take care and feel free to provide feedback through our website. Please note that side trips and alternate routes mentioned in these notes are not included in the tracks overall rating, distance or time estimate. The notes also only describe the side trip and alternate routes in one direction.
Please note: This is a 'return' style walk and therefore these graphs only show the terrain for the first half of the walk (until the turn around point.)
Cross sectional view of the The Glow Worm Tunnel Walk bushwalking track
Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the The Glow Worm Tunnel Walk bushwalking track
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(0 km) End of Glowworm Tunnel Rd to Int of Glowworm Tunnel and Pagoda Servicetrails Track: Moderate - Service Trail
Distance = 1 km
Time = 25 mins
Climb = 65 m
Descent = -97 m
From the carpark the track heads past the metail barriers and easta long the servicetrail, following the signs to the Glowworm Tunnel. This turns to the north and continues for several hundred metres until descending slightly and crossing a small bridge and up the stairs on the opposite end. Joining up with the servicetrail the track continues north for a short period until coming to an intersection with another servicertrail.
(0.96 km) Int of Glowworm Tunnel and Pagoda Servicetrails to Eastern end of Glowworm tunnel Track: Moderate - Service Trail
Distance = 0.1 km
Time = 5 mins
Climb = 33 m
Descent = -7 m
Following the signpost pointing towards the Glowworm Tunnel the track heads north-west along the servicetrail above the creek for several hundred metres until coming to a large tunnel.
(1.08 km) Eastern end of Glowworm tunnel to Western end of Glowworm Tunnel Track: Moderate - tunnel
Distance = 0.1 km
Time = 10 mins
Climb = 67 m
Descent = -29 m
From the eastern end of the tunnel the track goes through the tunnel until the end. During the tunnel there is usually a small flattened section to walk along on the side. This will keep your feet dry. Also you will definitely need torches. The track emerges into a small clearing surrounded by cliffs. At this point there is a small sign informing visitors of the need to be quiet in the tunnel so as not to disturb the worms.
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