The Glow Worm Tunnel Walk

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Before you start any bushwalk ensure you;
• Tell someone you trust where you are going and what to do if you are overdue
• Have adequate equipment, supplies, skills & knowledge for the whole journey
• Consider the impact of weather forecasts, park/track closures & fire dangers
• Can respond to emergencies & call for help at any point
• Are healthy and fit enough for this journey
If not, change plans and stay safe. It is okay to delay and ask people for help.

Getting There Transport options and directions

Start	(-33.2479778,150.2236384)
Mode	Car (There is free parking available.)
Directions	From Mort Street, B59 Turn on to Bridge Street then drive for 235 m Turn right onto Inch Street and drive for another 1.2 km Turn left onto Atkinson Street, 1 and drive for another 12.1 km Continue onto Glow Worm Tunnel Road, 1 and drive for another 21.7 km

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Getting started
From the car park, this walk heads past the metal barriers and along the management trail, following the signs to the 'Glowworm Tunnel'. The trail winds for several hundred metres until descending slightly and crossing a small bridge, continuing up the stairs on the opposite side. Joining up with the management trail, the walk continues for a short period until coming to an intersection with another management trail.....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. After 45 m head through the bicycle barrier. Then pass the "Glow Worm Tunnel Car Park" (30 m on your left). Then pass the toilet (45 m on your left). After another 620 m cross the bridge (about 15 m long)
	After another 170 m continue straight.
	After another 370 m continue straight. After another 55 m head through the Glowworm Tunnel
	Continue another 295 m to find the end. Then turn around here and retrace the main route for 1.6 km to get back to the start.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

The Glow Worm Tunnel Walk

Grading

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	3.1 km
Time	1 h 15 min to 2 h

Quality of track	Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
Gradient	Gentle hills with occasional steps (2/6)
Signage	Clearly signposted (1/6)
Infrastructure	Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)
Experience Required	Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)

Some facilities on route

Toilet: There is one 45 m from the start.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Toilet	45 m	[toilet]

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Weather Forecast
- Lithgow Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon
  
  Tuesday 1 July
  
  9°C
  Rain.
  100% chance of rain
  
  Cloudy. The chance of morning fog in the west. Very high chance of rain in the south, high chance elsewhere. Heavy falls possible on and east of the ranges from late this morning. Winds south to southwesterly 25 to 35 km/h. Daytime maximum temperatures between 8 and 15.
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection not recommended, UV Index predicted to reach 2 [Low]
  
  Wednesday 2 July
  
  3°C → 9°C
  Rain.
  90% chance of rain
  2 → 15mm
  
  Cloudy. Very high chance of rain in the south, medium chance elsewhere. Winds southwesterly 25 to 35 km/h. Overnight temperatures falling to between 2 and 8 with daytime temperatures reaching between 9 and 15.
  
  Thursday 3 July
  
  1°C → 11°C
  Shower or two.
  70% chance of rain
  0 → 5mm
  
  Cloudy. High chance of showers, most likely in the morning. Winds southwesterly 20 to 30 km/h becoming light during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 1 and 7 with daytime temperatures reaching between 9 and 15.
  
  Friday 4 July
  
  -1°C → 14°C
  Morning frost. Mostly sunny.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Areas of frost and the chance of fog in the morning. Sunny afternoon. Light winds. Overnight temperatures falling to between zero and 4 with daytime temperatures reaching between 13 and 17.
  
  Saturday 5 July
  
  -1°C → 14°C
  Morning frost. Partly cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Morning frost. Partly cloudy.
  
  Sunday 6 July
  
  3°C → 14°C
  Shower or two.
  70% chance of rain
  0 → 6mm
  
  Shower or two.
  
  Monday 7 July
  
  2°C → 11°C
  Partly cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Alerts
- Wollemi National Park alerts
  Safety alerts: Glow Worm Tunnel walking track to Newnes
  Work has commenced on the upgrade of the Newnes to Four Ways walking track – part of the Glow Worm Tunnel to Newnes walking track. Please be aware of workers and materials on the walking track and take care around all work sites. Please follow any directions from staff onsite.
  
  Closed areas: Glow Worm Tunnel Walking Track closed due to heavy rainfall
  The section of Glow Worm Tunnel walking track from the Glow Worm Tunnel exit to the 'four ways' intersection, Wolgan Valley will remain closed until further notice.
  Recent heavy rainfall has caused landslips along this section of Glow Worm Tunnel walking track.
  The Glow Worm Tunnel can still be accessed via the Glow Worm Tunnel carpark. Newnes Industrial Ruins and the Newnes Campgrounds can only be accessed via the Pipeline Track from Glen Davis or by Old Coach Road.
  Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Kanangra Area Office on (02) 6336 6200.
  
  Closed areas: Talisman Gallery closed
  The Talisman Gallery at Hartley Historic Site is closed from Monday 17 February 2025 until further notice.
  For more information, please contact Hartley Visitor Centre on 02 6355 2117.
  
  Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 baiting program
  NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from Friday 2 May 2025 to Friday 1 May 2026 in the following areas:
  
  Abercrombie River National Park
  
  Abercrombie River State Conservation Area
  
  Kanangra-Boyd National Park
  
  Blue Mountains National Park (southern section)
  
  Wollemi National Park (Wolga)
  
  Gardens of Stone National Park
  
  Jenolan Karst Conservation Area
  
  Turon National Park
  
  Marrangaroo National Park
  
  The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.
  The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock.
  Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks managed lands. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
  For more information, contact the NPWS Kanangra area office at Oberon on 02 6336 6200.
  
  Closed areas: Roads closed due to flood damage
  The following roads in this park are closed due to storm and flood damage:
  
  California trail - closed until late July 2025
  
  Visitor areas that are currently closed include:
  
  California Hut - closed until late July 2025
  
  Gates have been locked, and signs are in place on closed roads. Expected reopening times are subject to weather delays.
  Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Bulga area office.
  
  Closed areas: Wheeny Creek campground - Boobook section permanently closed
  The Boobook campground and picnic area within Wheeny Creek campground has permanently closed due to flood damage.
  Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 4720-6200.
  
  Alert kindly provided by © NSW Nataional Parks and Wildlife Service

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