Black Light Nights

Physical Address Glenrock State Conservation Area Adamstown NSW 2289 Australia

A neon blue scorpion hidden in brown leaft litter.

Overview

Join a limited season of tours in September that reveal the hidden glow of Glenrock State Conservation Area, Newcastle, NSW. In this night tour, a small group will be guided on foot to search for fluorescent scorpions, lichen, spiders and more. You will be given specialist UV equipment. Be prepared to walk up to 3 km on uneven, muddy ground. Your guide, Dr Karen Livesey, is an award-winning scientist, speaker and founder. You will learn about…

Join a limited season of tours in September that reveal the hidden glow of Glenrock State Conservation Area, Newcastle, NSW.

In this night tour, a small group will be guided on foot to search for fluorescent scorpions, lichen, spiders and more. You will be given specialist UV equipment. Be prepared to walk up to 3 km on uneven, muddy ground.

Your guide, Dr Karen Livesey, is an award-winning scientist, speaker and founder. You will learn about biofluorescence and black light.

This tour is suitable for ages 8+. Note that no glowing ghost fungus will be seen on this tour option since they appear in autumn. No pets are allowed and there are no facilities such as toilets in the park. You must wear long pants, long sleeves and closed shoes for safety reasons.

Friday nights offer adults-only tours (18+). Saturday nights are for all ages (8+) with an additional Wednesday tour in September school holidays.