Glow Worm Tunnel - Lithgow
Address: Newnes State Forest, north of Lighgow
Lithgow, NSW 2790
The Glow Worms are located in an old rail tunnel 400 metres in length. It was originally constructed as part of the railway line to Newnes Kerosene Shale
Works. The line was dismantled c1940s. The tunnel is located 40 kilometres from Lithgow on the Newnes Plateau. Good walking shoes and a torch are required for the walk through the tunnel.
The glow worms found in the tunnel are the larvae of the fungus gnat. The blue glow, of the larvae is the result of a chemical reaction in the body of the
glowworm. The larvae’s' glow lures their prey - such as mosquito’s closer to them.
Opening times
Accessible at all times
Contact
- Contact Information
- www.tourism.lithgow.com
- Newnes State Forest, north of Lighgow
Lithgow, NSW 2790 - Phone: (02) 6350 3230
- Fax: (02) 6350 3239
- tourism@lithgow.com
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